The magnificent, panoramic painting Medal Day at St Andrews, 1894 is now on display in the British Golf Museum until the end of June. This painting, completed in 1898, depicts the future Prime Minister, Arthur Balfour, driving in as Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club in 1894. Measuring some 10 feet across and 5 ½ feet high, it is a group scene of 191 golfers gathered in front of the R&A Clubhouse as Old Tom Morris tees the ball up for Balfour. The artist, Alexander Wardlow, captures the moment when Balfour is looking down the course in anticipation of hitting his drive.

Peter Lewis, Museum Director, said "the painting is a visual who's who of golf in 1894 and captures the essence of late 19th century golf. The painting normally hangs in the Big Room of the R&A Clubhouse and this is a rare opportunity for the public to see this very special painting. We are very pleased that The Royal and Ancient Golf Club has loaned us the painting until the end of June"

The British Golf Museum recently underwent a major refurbishment and the current Royal and Ancient Golf Club Captain, HRH The Duke of York, KCVO, ADC recently opened the new shop and reception area.