Friars Head

[CjM111]

Some time back, there was a discussion regarding logos and in particular Friars Head.  I have seen the flags for the pins, however, does anyone have a copy of the logo that you can post?
Thanks.

[TEPaul]

If TommyN sees this thread he should be able to do it since it's my understanding he basically created the Friars Head logo.

[HamiltonBHearst]

The logo is the colored flag waving.  It is genious.  Did Tommy N really have a hand?  Very immpressive.

[Brad Klein]

Yes, and in gratitude the club made Tommy a member in full standing - or they should have, anyway.

[Brad Klein]

After viewing Tommy's post elsewhere (the thread on Rees Jones, Cadillac Man), the Friars Head committee has just rescinded Tommy's membership.

[Patrick_Mucci]

CJ,

I believe that Tommy Naccarato came up with the idea of using sea flags that represent the International Code of Signals for Friar's Head's initials, F and H or Foxtrot and Hotel.

It's a very clever idea and a great logo especially with Friar's Head sitting above the water

[HamiltonBHearst]

that picture does not do the logo justice.  Congrats to T. Naccarotto, it is genius.

[Jeff_Mingay]

The double flag is a very cool idea - yet another feature at Friar's Head that separates an experience there from any other golf course.  

[Tommy_Naccarato]

To set the record straight, I think it's fair to say that I gave Ken the idea or inspiration for the use of 2 nautical signal flags on the flagsticks on the golf course.  At the time of my inspiration, I wasn't thinking F & H, but rather B & C for Ben Crenshaw & Bill Coore!!  

I can recall as if it was today Ken's response.  "Ben and Bill would shoot me if I ever did something like that and we aren't going to be waving multiple color flags at Friar's Head like the United Nations."  I sent him this internet program for nautical signal flags anyway and when he plugged in the F & H, up came 2 red and white flags and I think the idea immediately resonated!  As it turns out, there are only 4 red and white colored nautical signal flags and F & H just happen to be 2 of them.  

Talk about fate!

Also, I had originally thought of a Black & White flag stick, and Ken liked Red & White. Now, I think the Red & White is a billions times better. Such is the taste of Ken Bakst!

As for the logo, it wasn't my suggestion to just use the flagstick alone, but I know Ken credits me for the inspiration.  I didn't have much to do with the artwork which was done by Ken and Jim Kidd I believe. Here it is:

[HamiltonBHearst]

Not only does Mr. Bakst have good taste in everything club related, he also has the good taste to take inspiration from the right people.  

Great job Tommy.  

[Tommy_Naccarato]

Thanks Hammy.

As soon as I get this weight down to the point I can get into a really nice looking suit, I'm going to have him pick it out!  

[Steven_Biehl]

Wuskowhan Players Club in Michigan did a similar thing for their flags as well.  Only they used the nautical symbol for "g" for golf.  I love interesting little touches like those.  It really makes a golf course stand out.

[Anthony_Nysse]

Steven,
  I don't recall ever seeing a nautical G anywhere there. I've alway thought that there symbol what was there name with the W written with cattails.....

[Steven_Biehl]

The flags at Wuskowhan are the nautical symbol for "g" (blue and yellow vertical stripes).  In the phenotic alphabet, golf is used for the letter "g".

[Steve_Roths]

I wonder what Sebonack will do for their logo?

[Jfaspen]

I wonder what Sebonack will do for their logo?

I have heard rumors of a large clubhouse with a windmill in the background..

 

[james soper]

i heard it had a bear eating an architect's blueprints.

[John Foley]

Mr. Soper is now the leader in the clubhouse for 2005 post of the year!