How to Choose a Golf Course Map Print: Size, Style and Frame Guide

Choosing a golf course map print comes down to five decisions: the course, the style, the size, the finish and the personal details. Get them right and a print of a home course or a bucket-list round becomes the piece of golf course art people ask about first. Get one wrong and a beautiful layout ends up too small for the wall, or in a frame that fights the room.

We have drawn maps of more than 12,000 golf courses, and the same questions come up every week: what size to buy, whether to frame it, and which style suits a modern room. This guide answers all of them, with a size chart for every wall, real prices and the mistakes we see most often.

 

The 5-step checklist for choosing a golf course map print

1.    Course. Choose the one with the strongest memory, not just the most famous name.

2.    Style. Classic full-course layout, modern gradient, a single signature hole or wood engraved.

3.    Size. About two thirds of the furniture width. Usually one size larger than you first think.

4.    Finish. Unframed, framed print, canvas or wood.

5.    Personal details. A name, date, score or message, approved on a free proof before printing.

Step 1: Pick the course that tells a story

The best golf course map prints are personal. A print of the course someone plays every Saturday means more than a famous course they have only watched on TV. Start with four questions:

•      Where do they play most? Their home club is the safest choice, and the one they will study hole by hole.

•      Where was their best moment? A first round, a club championship, an ace or a round with Dad.

•      Where have they traveled? Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, St Andrews or the annual buddies trip.

•      Where do they want to go? A bucket-list course works as motivation on an office wall.

Search more than 12,000 golf courses by name. If the course is not listed, our custom golf course map design service draws it from $59, and you get a proof by email in 2 to 4 days before anything is printed. Not sure which course they love? Check the logo on their golf towel, an old scorecard or their social media check-ins.

Step 2: Choose a golf course art style

Style decides how golf art prints sit in a room. Match the style to the space and to the golfer.

 

Classic or gradient? If the room already has strong color, a classic map in muted greens keeps it calm. If the room is neutral, a gradient print adds color without looking like sports memorabilia. New to reading layouts? Our beginner's guide to reading golf maps explains tee boxes, hazards and doglegs.

Step 3: What size golf course print should I get?

When choosing golf prints for a wall, most people buy one size too small. A common interior design rule is to make art about two thirds of the width of the furniture below it, and to hang it so the center sits 57 to 60 inches from the floor, or 8 to 10 inches above a sofa or headboard.

 

Prices for a classic printed course map, checked November 11, 2026. Custom, canvas and wood engraved options cost more.

Quick sizing examples

•      84-inch sofa: aim for about 56 inches of art. Hang two 24x36 prints side by side, or three 18x24 prints with 3-inch gaps.

•      60-inch desk or console: a pair of 18x24 prints, about 39 inches wide with the gap.

•      Gallery wall: three to six prints in one size and one frame color, 2 to 3 inches apart. Pair a full course map with signature holes from the same course.

•      Desk or shelf: an 8x10 or 11x14 in a frame, leaning or on a stand.

Will the map be easy to read at small sizes?

Golf course layout prints show a full 18-hole course, which packs a lot of detail onto the page. At 8x10 it reads as art from across the room. To study hole numbers and hazards up close, choose 16x20 or larger. If the wall only fits a small print, a signature hole shows one hole in far more detail.

Step 4: Framed, unframed or canvas?

 

Which frame color?

•      Black: modern rooms, offices and gallery walls. The safest choice.

•      White: bright, coastal or Scandinavian rooms, and gradient prints.

•      Natural wood: traditional rooms, golf rooms, man caves and bars with wood furniture.

On a gallery wall, use one frame color for every print so the maps, not the frames, do the talking.

Step 5: Personalize it for free

Every print can carry a name, date, score, message, logo or symbol at no extra cost. You write up to 500 characters of instructions, and we email a proof for you to approve before printing. A few ideas:

•      A group name: "Home of the Saturday Four, est. 2011"

•      Round details: "Shot 79, April 12, 2026"

•      A club or company logo for a retirement, outing or tournament gift

•      The hole where you proposed, with the date

Add a printed gift note for $4.99. For engagement and anniversary ideas, see our wedding and anniversary golf art guide.

Golf course map prints for every room

Living room

Large golf wall art works best here. A 24x36 above the sofa or a row of three 18x24 prints. Gradient style suits most living rooms because it reads as color and shape first, golf second.

Home office

Golf wall art for an office should be calm, and detailed enough to study on a long call. A 16x20 or 18x24 classic map, or a wood engraved map, works well behind a desk. Browse our golf wall art for the office, or read about choosing golf art for corporate gifts.

Golf room, simulator room or man cave

Build a wall of every course they have played in matching frames, or add a push pin map to track the list. Natural wood frames suit bars and leather chairs.

Bedroom or nursery

A soft gradient print above the bed, or a golf nursery wall art set for the next generation of golfers.

6 mistakes to avoid when buying golf course art

1.    Buying too small. A lone 8x10 on a big wall looks lost. Size up, or group several prints.

2.    Choosing fame over meaning. Augusta is beautiful, but their home course is personal.

3.    Mixing frame colors on one wall. Pick one and repeat it.

4.    Skipping the proof. Check every name, date and score before you approve it.

5.    Not checking the map. Our maps are artistic depictions based on public course information, so a recent redesign may not show. Look over the layout on the product page and contact us before ordering if anything looks off.

6.    Ordering custom maps late. A custom map needs a proof first, so order it before stock prints.

Ordering a golf course map print as a gift

Every print is made to order. During the holidays, printing and packing takes 2 to 3 weeks, then U.S. delivery takes 3 to 6 business days and international delivery 10 to 20 (see our FAQ). For Christmas 2026, order by Tuesday, November 24 for U.S. delivery. Running late? A gift card arrives by email, so they can pick their own course. For more ideas, see our Golf Gifts 2026 guide.

Golf course map print FAQ

What size golf course print should I get?

Choose art about two thirds of the width of the furniture below it. For most homes that means 8x10 or 11x14 for a desk or shelf, 16x20 or 18x24 for an office wall, and 24x36 above a sofa, bed or fireplace.

What size print looks best above a couch?

For a standard 84-inch sofa, aim for about 56 inches of art. Two 24x36 prints side by side, or three 18x24 prints with 3-inch gaps, fill the space well. Hang them 8 to 10 inches above the back of the sofa.

Should I buy a framed or unframed golf course print?

Buy framed if it is a gift or should hang the day it arrives. Framed golf course prints start at $78 in black, white or natural wood. Buy unframed, from $39, if you already own a frame or want custom matting.

Is canvas or paper better for golf course art?

Paper prints, sometimes sold as golf course posters, show the finest line detail and suit framing. Canvas has no glare, so it suits bright rooms and large sizes. Canvas starts at $99 unframed in 12x16.

Can I get a print of any golf course?

Yes. Search more than 12,000 courses on golfcourseprint.com. If yours is not listed, the custom golf course map design service draws it from $59, with a proof by email in 2 to 4 days.

Are golf course map prints accurate?

Our maps are artistic depictions based on public course information, so a recent redesign may not show. Check the layout on the product page before you order. If your print differs from the map on the product page, we reprint it.

What is the difference between a golf course map and signature hole artwork?

A golf course map shows every hole on the full course. Signature hole artwork shows one hole in more detail, such as the 7th at Pebble Beach. Signature holes suit small walls and famous holes.

Can I add a name or date to a golf course print?

Yes, for free. Add a name, date, score, message, logo or symbol in up to 500 characters, and approve an emailed proof before printing.

How long does a custom golf course map take?

The proof arrives by email in 2 to 4 days. After you approve it, the order ships within 5 to 7 days. During the holidays, allow 2 to 3 weeks for printing.

How much does a golf course map print cost?

Classic printed maps cost $39 to $119 unframed and $78 to $218 framed, from 8x10 to 24x36. Canvas runs $99 to $298, custom maps start at $59, and wood engraved maps start at $199. U.S. shipping is free.

Find the course that means the most

The right piece of golf course map art is the one they will stop to look at every day: their course, in a style that suits the room, at a size that fills the wall. More than 120,000 golfers have already brought their favorite courses home with Golf Course Prints.

 

Keep reading: top golf course wall art prints every golfer loves, golf course layout maps and our hole-by-hole Pinehurst map guide.