Richard Chorley Golf art

The life and times of Richard Chorley

Richard was born in Hitchin – Hertfordshire - England in 1958.

His interest in painting started at a very early age when his Mother gave him a set of poster paints. He remembers copying a picture from a calendar depicting a wagon wheel leaning against an old barn in a farm courtyard. His efforts surprised him in producing a passing resemblance to the original image, this kindled a desire to reproduce his surroundings in two dimensions through the medium of art.

Painting and drawing was always his main hobby and, although he initially did not wish to pursue a career in art, his talent led him to be persuaded to take an A Level in the subject. A two year course which he completed in one year as he was encouraged to leave school and get ‘a proper job’. A fifteen year sabbatical as an electrical technician with British Aerospace, led him to the Middle East where he remained for four years.

His career actually started when a golf professional came across Richards work and, on his advice, he was encouraged to produce some golf art. His first ‘golf pictures’ were portraits of some of the worlds greatest golfing characters. These pictures were purchased immediately and the following demand was so great that Richard decided to concentrate solely on Golf images. Apart from golf landscapes, his other interest is portraiture and he has done a number of these to complement his portfolio.

Since turning professional at the beginning of 1997, Richard has been painting some of the most prestigious and famous courses in the world as well as private commissions. A journey which has taken him from Pebble Beach to Augusta. His evocative and detailed images of the great courses in Scotland, Ireland the United States and Europe have won him acclaim and admiration. His modesty, charm and warm personality have endeared him to those who know him and his talent speaks for itself.

Some of his most notable achievements are as follows:

Winner of the inaugural ‘Art of Golf Festival’ held in Pinehurst – sponsored by Golf Digest. Founding member of the ‘Academy of Golf Art.’ Official artist for the Jack Nicklaus Memorial Tournament.

Official artist for the last Ryder Cup held at Oakland Hills Golf and Country Club.

Richard presently lives in the shires of England and paints the courses he loves and now enjoys, as golf has become as much a part of his life as painting.
"Since I began Painting, I have used one simple premise to describe what I do. I simply paint what I see. Understanding that the detail of a visual image is what gives it its character and emphasises the evocative nature of the course. I am delighted to offer these reproductions of original works as Golf Prints, images and Giclées. My oil paintings of the world's finest courses are faithfully reproduced so that you experience the same feeling that the owners of these exclusive works do. I have created images from the Golfers point of view, each course, bunker, fairway and hole lovingly painted and printed ready to mount Frame or display, as you prefer. Golf art has many followers and gifted people working within it, I am proud to be a part of one of the finest creative mediums of our age. Here you will find a catalogue of all my limited and open edition images (as well as works which have long since sold out). Landscapes and scenes evoking memories of challenging courses and difficult holes taken from my original oil paintings. "
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“Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course - the distance between your ears.”
-Bobby Jones