Internationally acclaimed artist LeRoy Neiman has created a vibrant image to commemorate the 39th Ryder Cup Matches at Medinah Country Club from September 25-30, 2012. Neiman's colorful official painting captures the drama of this biennial competition between the finest golfers representing the United States and Europe as the teams tee off in the pivotal Sunday singles matches.

The Illinois PGA Foundation has entered into a special partnership with Cobalt Artworks, Mr. Neiman’s publisher, to celebrate the Ryder Cup being in our state. This is a great way to support the Illinois PGA Foundation and to acquire a timeless collectible of the 2012 Ryder Cup Matches by a world renowned artist.

20% from the sale of each official poster, postcard and note card, and 10% of all sales of signed posters, prints and serigraphs made using our special code ILLPGA will be donated to the Illinois PGA Foundation by Cobalt Artworks.

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Neiman also was the artist for the 2008 Ryder Cup at Valhalla Golf Club and was so taken with the pageantry and stirring drama of the United States team’s unprecedented victory that he readily agreed to paint Medinah. The 2012 Ryder Cup is the first new commission Neiman has accepted and it underlines the strong international appeal of golf’s premier event as well as his longstanding fondness and ties to Chicago.

"To have a chance to paint Medinah Country Club and to give something back to the city of Chicago where I have so many great friends and fond memories," says Neiman, "is truly an honor and inspired me to create a monumental painting."