Oil on canvas.
Oil-style artwork generated with AI, based on historical photographs and creative direction by the author.
The view captures the green of Hole 1 looking back toward the historic Jungle Hotel, just as it appeared in the 1920s. A handful of golfers are shown in quiet concentration, the hotel rising elegantly in the background beneath a sky softened by painterly brushstrokes.
At 410 yards, Par 4, Hole 1 was both a scenic starting point and a serious challenge. The artwork blends historical detail with nostalgic atmosphere — a tribute to the golden age of Florida golf.
The Azalea neighborhood was developed in the 1950s on the grounds of the world-famous Jungle Golf Course. The former Jungle Hotel now serves as the campus of Admiral Farragut Academy.
