The scene is probably the 13th hole at St Andrews, the last hole in the final of the Amateur Championship of 1913, played between Harold Hilton and Robert Harris. Harold Hilton won 6 and 5. The report in Golf Illustrated (6 June 1913) records the match: “The rain came down in thick, merciless torrents. Those fortunate enough to be near the tee for the 12th ran hurriedly to shelters where players and officials sought refuge. The officials had to suspend play till the storm had spent itself. The end however was not further delayed for Mr Harris was never in sight of a half at the 13th. After good tee shots Mr Harris missed his second shot, while Mr Hilton pulled his to the left of the green. Mr Harris reached the hollow short of the green in his third. The new hole had been cut close to this end and Mr Hilton had to pitch over a gully”.
J. Michael Brown is known for the paintings he executed for the Life Association of Scotland Insurance Company calendars. The series began in 1892 and the earliest was painted by John Blair. Brown produced his first painting for the calendar in 1893 and continued to produce one every year until 1916. Prints were created from the original painting and made into a cardboard calendar for each year.