For four mornings, I traded the studio for the fairways at Hurstbourne Country Club during the 2026 ISCO Championship. Rather than chasing the final leaderboard, I was interested in the moments that usually pass unnoticed. The quiet rhythm of the driving range before the crowds arrived, conversations between players and caddies, the ritual of pulling on a glove, and the thousands of small movements that happen between shots.

Working quickly with pen and markers, I filled pages with studies that couldn't have been made from a photograph. These sketches became less about documenting golf and more about documenting attention. Every page was an exercise in noticing: the weight shift before a swing, the posture of a volunteer waiting for the next group, the geometry of golf bags, ropes, cameras, and spectators all sharing the same space.

These field studies will serve as the foundation for future paintings created back in the studio. They are a reminder that every finished work begins with simply being present and watching carefully, drawing honestly, and allowing the story of a place to unfold one sketch at a time.

Field Sketches

  • "Morning Sounds of Golf"

  • "Max Homa"

  • "Members Only"

"Taking a Break"

Before the first tee times, there are quiet pauses on the practice green. One player knelt for a moment, checking in at home while the course slowly came to life around him. It's a small scene that would be easy to overlook, but these moments of stillness are just as much a part of competition as the swings themselves. Sometimes the most interesting stories happen in the spaces between the action.

Closing Reflection

Every event leaves behind more than a collection of sketches. It leaves a deeper understanding of the people, rhythms, and moments that make each place unique. These pages are the beginning of that process. They act as a visual record of time spent observing with intention. Long after the tournament is over, they'll continue to inform the paintings created back in the studio, carrying with them not just what the championship looked like, but what it felt like to be there.

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