Original Dornick Hills Photos

The Perry Maxwell Collection

        Green Jacket Auctions is proud to have the opportunity to auction a spectacular collection of original, vintage photographs from famed golf course architect Perry Maxwell. Perry Maxwell designed courses from 1913 to 1951, and designed or re-designed such historic courses as Southern Hills, Prairie Dunes, Crystal Downs, Augusta National, Cypress Point, Pine Valley, Merion, Colonial, and The National Golf Links. Maxwell is probably best known for his partnership with Alister Mackenzie, which lasted for over 10 years and resulted in the creation of Crystal Downs and the University of Michigan golf course, among others.

        These original photographs were recently discovered in a Maxwell relative's old home, and had been perfectly preserved in the same alphabetized file that Maxwell himself stored them in before his death over 50 years ago. Each photograph depicts a golf course that Maxwell had a hand in designing or re-designing. For instance, his personal collection includes spectacular photographs of Augusta National Golf Club, where he re-designed 11 holes in 1937 and 1938, and Pine Valley, where he re-designed 3 holes in 1933.

        Presented here is a lot of 8 original photographs of Dornick Hills, which was the first ever course that Perry Maxwell designed (from 1913 to 1923) and was his pride and joy.  In fact, Maxwell is buried on a steep hill adjacent to the 7th fairway.  What's even more amazing about these photos is that they are some of the earliest aerial photographs of a golf course around.  Aerial photography was in its infancy at this time.  Maxwell was known to be great friends with famed aviator and fellow Oklahoma native Wiley Post, which may have aided in his ability to obtain these spectacular photographs.  The photos measure from approximately 3" x 5" to 9" x 12" (1 photo), and are mostly 5" x 7".