+++++ What Thomas Kinkade said about this work +++++
"If there were a golf course in Heaven…
Like many people of faith, I have often contemplated the glories of
heaven. In fact, collectors have often told me that, to them, my paintings
are like little glimpses of heaven. Though such comments might seem
whimsical, my recent readings have suggested that there may be many
similarities between earth and heaven. In fact, some theologians speculate
that heaven might be a perfected form of our earthly dwelling — almost like
a renewed Garden of Eden for us to enjoy. Christ said he would prepare a
mansion for us — could he also prepare a divine garden setting where in we
might pursue a recreational game or two? (Or two or three thousand?)
Imagine the possibilities: not a care to interrupt the stroll through
the verdant grounds, not a deadline to interfere, not an interruption to
beckon. Bliss, pure and simple, and a fragrant walk through the morning
light as one pursues the perfect round. To me golf has always been about
the search for the ideal — the enjoyment of a perfected landscape. Step up
to the gilded tee markers at Golfer’s Paradise and take a swing at your
first shot. In the distance we see the glowing flag denoting the hole some
280 yards away. Edge your way past the dogwood tree and follow the fairways
into the luminous distance. Savor the peacefulness and beauty that for many
golfers is the very essence of the game.
See you on the links!"
~~Thomas Kinkade
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