2014 PHOTOS OF THE YEAR THREAD - WINNER POSTED

[Sven Nilsen]

That time of year again.

Welcome to the 2014 Photos of the Year Contest.

Here are the rules:

1.  One submission per contestant (for posts with multiple photos, unless you designate your entry we're going to take the first photo);

2.  Photos have to have been taken in 2014 (with the caveat that any photos from 2013 that were taken after last year's contest ended are admissible);

3.  Submission period will run until December 21st (photo must be posted, not linked);

4.  Following the submission period, the Committee will choose five photos as the finalists (to be posted on the 23rd), in each of two divisions, (A) one for golf course related photos, and (B) one for the people and traditions of the game;

5.  Voting on the finalists will be open to all with one vote per participant (votes can be submitted by PM or by post on this thread any time between the 23rd and the 31st);

6.  The winners will be announced on January 1st and will receive a small token prize in recognition of this incredible achievement; and

7.  You're allowed to nominate a picture taken by someone else, and that picture is eligible for the contest and does not count as the photographer's submission.  It does count as your submission.  The prize would go to the actual photo taker, not the submitter.

As always, these rules are subject to change at any time due to the whim of the Chairman.

This year's committee is comprised of the Chairman and last year's winners, if they choose to participate.

Here's a link to last years contest for anyone feeling a bit nostalgic:

http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,57384.0.html

[Ian Andrew]

Eden Course by Robert Thompson

[Tim Martin]

16 Sleepy Hollow

[Randy Thompson]

2.  Photos have to have been taken in 2013 (with the caveat that any photos from 2012 that were taken after last year's contest ended are admissible);

Should be changed to 2014..

[Sven Nilsen]

2.  Photos have to have been taken in 2013 (with the caveat that any photos from 2012 that were taken after last year's contest ended are admissible);

Should be changed to 2014..

Changed.  Thanks for pointing it out.

[Ronald Montesano]

Any thought to having two categories, one for landscape and one for human interest? Capturing a landscape is different from the human interest element and is like comparing apples to thermometers.

EDIT: Just learned to read, so I read the rules, which answered my question, which leads me to this:

Any thought to allowing a submission into each category? What purpose does forcing someone to choose between landscape and human interest serve?

[BCowan]

Photo by James Haefner

#17green/18 tee @ Orchard Lake CC

[Jason Hines]

#11 Black Mesa, early August morning, a little rough, but still fun.....

[Adrian_Stiff]

12th hole The Players Club - Stranahan Course

[Paul Gray]

Adrian,

Where's the picture from?

[Bruce Wellmon]

[Daniel Jones]

Sunset on Streamsong Red.

[Kyle Henderson]

[Brandon Urban]

It was a pretty special morning at Dismal River. #10 on the Red course.

[Tim Leahy]

Kyle, is that the Golf Club at Boulder Ridge in San Jose?

[Matt Frey, PGA]

The Dr. Joseph Bausch and Atlantic City Country Club's resident fox on No. 8; Nov. 23, 2014.

[Michael Whitaker]

[Matt_Cohn]

These won't win, but I like them.

First, my submission — the first time I've ever seen a "2 from the left" on a hole location sheet, on the 13th hole at Ancil Hoffman in Carmichael, CA.


Second, a submission on behalf of Chris Kane, for whom Cal Club raised the Aussie flag on the occasion of his visit last week.

[Ed Tilley]

Royal North Devon in summary. Land movement, space, wind, and sheep.

[Lukas Michel]

Long time lurker, infrequent poster.

Made my first trip to Barnbougle last week. The both days we were there, the weather was rather dim until late afternoon when it turned magical. Certainly the best time to play golf and take photos.

Unfortunately it was taken on my phone, so there's something to be desired in terms of quality - but still I was extremely satisfied with the outcome. Photo is of the 17th at Barnbougle Dunes, a brilliant strong par 4.

[Tom Kelly]

Can I nominate any of the photos from Jon Cavalier's Myopia Hunt or Eastward Ho threads?!

Myopia;
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,59738.0.html

Eastward Ho;
http://www.golfclubatlas.com/forum/index.php/topic,59919.0.html

Anyway here's my favourite from 2014. It's not great quality as it's from my phone taken in the p!ssing rain during US Open qualifying at Walton Heath but it sums up a great day watching world class golf on a world class course and getting closer to the action than ever before.

'Decisions.'

[Chris Roselle]

Sunrise before Round 3 of the USGA Men's State Team Championship at French Lick Resort (Pete Dye Course)

[Ally Mcintosh]

Sunset at Crail... Halfway through a full round with only a 7-iron....

[Tim Bert]

Not trying to win any prizes this year. Just thought this thread is a great place to memorialize one of the most affectionate cats I've known... I had great hope this cat would become a mainstay at Kingsley, but a home was found for it and so the cat's time at the club was very short. 

Thanks to Bill Seitz's bag for providing the backdrop.

[Dan Kelly]

Woodhill Country Club, Wayzata, Minnesota, No. 11 (with Morgan Clawson, John Crowley, Shane Wright).

And just FYI: What Morgan and Shane were looking at, over in the right rough.