Explore and celebrate the 100 most iconic, memorable, historic, and influential logos of golf clubs and country clubs around the world.
The Best Logos in Golf
The book that every avid golfer has been waiting for
George Peper
- Hardcover, with dustjacket
- 256 pages
- Full color
- Includes expert commentaries from golf logo designers
- PRE-ORDER. Ships September or October
- Limited Collectors Edition are signed and numbered, with slipcase
- Features Gazetteer drawings by Chandler Withington
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BOOK DESCRIPTION
Golf logos are more than marks on a scorecard or embroidery on a polo—they are symbols of heritage, aspiration, place, and identity. THE BEST LOGOS IN GOLF is a visual and cultural exploration of the logos that have shaped the game of golf, from storied private clubs and legendary tournaments to public courses, brands, and modern redesigns.
Blending graphic design analysis with golf history, this book traces how crests, shields, animals, typography, and landscapes have been used to convey tradition, prestige, and personality. Readers will discover how early club emblems borrowed from heraldry, how mid-century logos reflected changing tastes and commercial growth, and how contemporary designers balance legacy with modern simplicity in an increasingly global game.
This book features the top 100 logos, selected by a cohort of discerning minds, with colorful background stories and features that make these iconic symbols come alive with clarity. You’ll fawn over, fall in love, and bicker and argue over some of the inclusions—and exclusions. THE BEST LOGOS IN GOLF examines the stories behind the symbols: why certain animals recur, how local geography influences design, what colors and typefaces signal exclusivity or accessibility, and how subtle changes in a logo can reflect broader shifts in golf culture itself. This book features drawings by Chandler Withington, as well as expert commentaries on notable designs, landmark rebrands, and the visual language of major championships.
Whether you are a golfer, designer, historian, or collector, THE BEST LOGOS IN GOLF offers a new way to see the game—through the lens of its most enduring visual signatures. This is a celebration of golf’s aesthetic legacy and an essential reference for anyone fascinated by the intersection of sport, design, and tradition.
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ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS
Legendary golf writer GEORGE PEPER was the editor-in-chief of GOLF Magazine for 25 years. His bestselling books include Two Years in St. Andrews, The Secret of Golf, Playing Partners, The Story of Golf, True Links, Golf in America, and most recently, Rainmaker (with Hughes Norton). Peper now lives in Charleston, South Carolina, where he serves as the editor of LINKS Magazine. The Best Logos in Golf is his 20th book.
THE LOGO LADS are a group of avid golfers and logo lovers that have envisioned this book for over 10 years. The Lads are Gee Aldridge, Lou DiLorenzo, and Clay Jackson.