Golden Hour at Real Club Valderrama
Golden Hour on the 18th Green
Real Club Valderrama is synonymous with legacy in the golf world. Host of the 1997 Ryder Cup and numerous European Tour and LIV Golf events, Valderrama is widely regarded as the finest course in continental Europe. It sits in the hills above Sotogrande on the southern coast of Spain where the light in late afternoon turns everything gold.
This 24 by 48 inch painting captures the 18th green at Valderrama during golden hour with the clubhouse and the surrounding iconic cork trees framing the scene. The warm light filters through the ancient trees and casts long shadows across the green in a composition that shows why this course is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
This painting is officially licensed by Real Club Valderrama. The original reference photography was taken by the talented Gary Lisbon and used with permission.
The Finest Course in Continental Europe
Real Club Valderrama was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and has been the standard bearer for European golf since the 1980s. The course is defined by its cork oak trees, immaculate conditioning, and strategic design that rewards precision over power. The 17th hole is one of the most famous par fives in the world with its island green guarded by water on three sides.
Valderrama hosted the 1997 Ryder Cup where Seve Ballesteros captained Europe to victory on home soil. The course has also hosted the Volvo Masters, the Andalucia Masters, and LIV Golf events. It remains the most revered course in Spain and a bucket list destination for golfers from around the world.
This original Real Club Valderrama painting has sold and is now in a private collection. Limited edition prints are available here.
Painting Details
Officially Licensed: This painting is officially licensed by Real Club Valderrama. Aimee Smith Studios is proud to be an authorised artist partner, creating original Valderrama golf art with the full endorsement of the club.
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While the original is in a private collection, limited edition giclee prints are available in multiple sizes on archival paper, signed by the artist. Free shipping on all US orders.