Golf Art Gallery

Augusta National 10th, 11th, 12th, 13th hole	The Hogan Bridge at Augusta National	The 11th & 12th at Augusta National
The Augusta National Golf Club clubhouse	Scenic View of the 11th hole at Augusta Natn'l	13th hole: Augusta National as the sun sets
The 16th hole at Cypress Point taken in 1952	Dawn at St. Andrews Clubhouse	Moon over St. Andrews Golf Course Picture
Sunset at 7th Hole Pebble Beach picture	8th Tee at Pebble Beach	Hogan 1 iron at merion

You should decorate your office in a way that helps people feel comfortable, conveys a professional atmosphere, and shows forethought and organization. That means, do not cover the walls with lists and announcements, do not allow piles of papers to accumulate on your desk. Do not let your space take on the look of an office supply store or computer outlet.

Add pictures and accessories. Plants give life to a room and a cheery sense of the outdoors. If you use live plants, keep them trimmed and watered. If you don't have a green thumb, use silks. Mixing silks or dried flowers with the live plants is a wonderful way to add color and interest. Avoid tiny, cutesy feminine flowers. Use tall floral arrangements if the room is small; keep accents minimal for a most spacious feel.

Pictures should be hung just above eye level, which is lower in seating areas and higher in walking areas like hallways. One large picture is better than many small ones. Consider using matted or attractively framed pictures of serene settings, golf course landscapes, and nature's relaxing imagery. A clock that is visible to staff and guests will help keep everyone on track.

If you don't have enough windows and can't add them, hang mirrors to enlarge the impression of light and space.

Offer comfortable seating. A straight-back chair is easy for guests to get in and out of, but office seating should not give the impression of a bus station. When selecting a sofa, choose one that's comfortable enough to promote conversation but is not so plush that it fosters napping. Low furniture makes the eye think the ceiling is higher. Add lighting. Light�whether natural or artificial�makes an office feel more spacious. Track lighting or spot lighting can change a room's atmosphere and open it up by washing walls with light. Spotlighting a plant can also have a nice effect.

Invest in a rug. New floor coverings can be costly, so consider sprucing up the floor with a new area rug. Also, try inexpensive carpet remnants to cover old or worn tile floors in small spaces.

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