# Why Golf Club Logos Ignore Golf

> Golf clubs with logos that don't suggest golf are among the best designs.
- Title: Why Golf Club Logos Ignore Golf · Nationalclubgolfer
- Summary: Golf clubs with logos that don't suggest golf are among the best designs. George Peper says top golf club logos often have no golf symbols but focus on…
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- Source: Nationalclubgolfer — https://nationalclubgolfer.com/club/features/why-some-of-the-best-logos-have-nothing-to-do-with-golf
- Author: Max Mcvittie
- Published: 2026-10-16T10:50:35+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: golf, logo, royal dornoch, merion, macarthur golf club, george peper, sports
## Best Golf Logos Avoid Golf Symbols
The best golf club logos do not necessarily feature a golfer, golf ball, or flagstick.
## George Peper's Expertise
George Peper, former Golf Magazine editor-in-chief, coauthored a book on the best golf logos.
## Logos Focus on Storytelling
Peper believes the key to a successful logo is its meaning and backstory.
## Few Logos Feature Golf Symbols
Fewer than 10 of the best golf logos feature something that remotely symbolises golf.
## Royal Dornoch's Wildcat Logo
Royal Dornoch's logo features a wildcat, an unexpected detail from Scottish Highlands.
## MacArthur Golf Club's Milk Bottle
MacArthur Golf Club uses a simple glass milk bottle logo to create curiosity.
## Key takeaway

George Peper says top golf club logos often have no golf symbols but focus on history or unexpected details.