The Seventh at Ballybunion

In The Seventh at Ballybunion, Waugh orchestrates a breathtaking panoramic view that captures the raw, coastal majesty of one of Ireland’s most storied courses. The composition is anchored by a lone figure seated in the foreground dunes, serving as a quiet observer to the vast interplay of land and sea.

To the left, the Atlantic Ocean is rendered in rhythmic, foaming whitecaps that contrast sharply with the undulating, sun-scorched greens of the fairway to the right. The artist’s use of fine ink work is evident in the skeletal details of the coastal vegetation and the distant architectural silhouettes, all while maintaining a luminous, airy sky that suggests a fleeting moment of calm before a squall.