Golf Digest Covers (1950 - 2008)

September 29, 2008

Spring 1950

The original Golf Digest logo incorporated an abstract ball. The first editon reports on Indian Head and features Helen Olson, a 23-year-old Chicago model.

August 1954

The logo now has a realistic dimpled ball and a jazzy script for "Digest". A monkey in a golf cart graces the cover while "Men and Women have Different Golf Faults" teases our readers.The logo now has a realistic dimpled ball and a jazzy script for "Digest". A monkey in a golf cart graces the cover while "Men and Women have Different Golf Faults" teases our readers.

October 1957

In this logo "Digest" rests on the ball underneath "Golf". Ben Hogan demonstrates his technique on the cover and the Ryder Cup preview is highlighted.In this logo "Digest" rests on the ball underneath "Golf". Ben Hogan demonstrates his technique on the cover and the Ryder Cup preview is highlighted.

April 1958

The logo is backed up by a color contrasting block. Ken Venturi tells us "Why I think I can win the Masters" and instructional help is highlighted.The logo is backed up by a color contrasting block. Ken Venturi tells us "Why I think I can win the Masters" and instructional help is highlighted.

October 1959

Under Art Director Irwin J. Lilla the contrasting block has been cropped down: Most Beautiful Golfer - 1959 featuring Elaine Woodman with several highlighted articles.Under Art Director Irwin J. Lilla the contrasting block has been cropped down: Most Beautiful Golfer - 1959 featuring Elaine Woodman with several highlighted articles.

October 1960

Under Art Director Irwin J. Lilla the ball is deleted from the logo: Tenth Anniversary Issue, Golfer of the Decade - Ben Hogan, Plus columns by: Red Smith-John Larner-Arthur DaleyUnder Art Director Irwin J. Lilla the ball is deleted from the logo: Tenth Anniversary Issue, Golfer of the Decade - Ben Hogan, Plus columns by: Red Smith-John Larner-Arthur Daley

April 1962

Under Art Director Irwin J. Lilla the logo now incorporates a tee: Masters Spotlight on Jack Nicklaus, What Starts the Downswing? by The Pro PanelUnder Art Director Irwin J. Lilla the logo now incorporates a tee: Masters Spotlight on Jack Nicklaus, What Starts the Downswing? by The Pro Panel

Annual '67

Art Director Walter Skibitsky retains the logo design until June, 1967. Here he presents it in bold contrast for The Game's Authoritative Yearbook, Bill Casper: 1966 Golfer of the Year, In this largest Anuual Edition ever published...Art Director Walter Skibitsky retains the logo design until June, 1967. Here he presents it in bold contrast for The Game's Authoritative Yearbook, Bill Casper: 1966 Golfer of the Year, In this largest Anuual Edition ever published...

January 1971

The tee has been deleted from the logo since June, 1967. Art Director Ron Meyerson designs an atypical cover: Warm Golf Ball Do Go Farther!The tee has been deleted from the logo since June, 1967. Art Director Ron Meyerson designs an atypical cover: Warm Golf Ball Do Go Farther!

April 1976

Art Director John Newcomb maintains the logo through the seventies: Shape your Swing the Modern Way by Byron Nelson, How to Scramble by Dave StocktonArt Director John Newcomb maintains the logo through the seventies: Shape your Swing the Modern Way by Byron Nelson, How to Scramble by Dave Stockton

February 1977

Art Director John Newcomb creates a 3-D effect with the Annual: Special! 32-page Record Book, 1,000 Courses You can Play, Nicklaus Analyzes 8 Top StarsArt Director John Newcomb creates a 3-D effect with the Annual: Special! 32-page Record Book, 1,000 Courses You can Play, Nicklaus Analyzes 8 Top Stars

May 1981

The font changed in June, 1979 to a heavier type. Art Director Pete Libby creates: Introducing a unique new series: Toski Talks Golf, The superstar of teaching gives you the full range of his rich experince: instruction, humor, commentary...The font changed in June, 1979 to a heavier type. Art Director Pete Libby creates: Introducing a unique new series: Toski Talks Golf, The superstar of teaching gives you the full range of his rich experince: instruction, humor, commentary...

1982 Annual

Art Director Pete Libby maintains the logo for the annual: 20 ways to hit it farther this year, by golf's best teachers and players, Sarazen at 80 ranks the top golfers of the centuryArt Director Pete Libby maintains the logo for the annual: 20 ways to hit it farther this year, by golf's best teachers and players, Sarazen at 80 ranks the top golfers of the century

September 1985

Under Art Director Nick DiDio there is a double header over the logo. Tom Kite's 5 Secrets to Super Putting, Watson, Crenshaw, Nicklaus and all the great putters-what they have in commonUnder Art Director Nick DiDio there is a double header over the logo. Tom Kite's 5 Secrets to Super Putting, Watson, Crenshaw, Nicklaus and all the great putters-what they have in common

September 1992

In January, 1989 the logo stretches and slants. Art Director Nick DiDio designs an angry golfer: Is This You? 33 ways to have more fun playing golf (and shoot lower scores, too)In January, 1989 the logo stretches and slants. Art Director Nick DiDio designs an angry golfer: Is This You? 33 ways to have more fun playing golf (and shoot lower scores, too)

April 1993

Art Director Nick DiDio maintains the logo this time with a single header: Spring Instruction Spectacular, How To'sArt Director Nick DiDio maintains the logo this time with a single header: Spring Instruction Spectacular, How To's

November 1998

Harmony: Our current logo designed by Milton Glaser balances "Golf" with "Digest". Art Director Nick DiDio creates: Lower Scores With Less Practice by Jim McLean, Golf Digest Teaching ProfessionalHarmony: Our current logo designed by Milton Glaser balances "Golf" with "Digest". Art Director Nick DiDio creates: Lower Scores With Less Practice by Jim McLean, Golf Digest Teaching Professional

April 2004

Design Director Edward Mann uses color accent with the current design: All I know by Jack Nicklaus, Golf Digest Playing EditorDesign Director Edward Mann uses color accent with the current design: All I know by Jack Nicklaus, Golf Digest Playing Editor

December 2007

Design Director Ken Delago keeps the logo clean for Hollywood's Top 100 Golfers featuring Jack Nicholson, 'When you're bit, that's it'.Design Director Ken Delago keeps the logo clean for Hollywood's Top 100 Golfers featuring Jack Nicholson, 'When you're bit, that's it'.

May 2008

Design director Ken Delago keeps on delivering with Milton Glazer's logo: 'My 3 Keys For Every Shot' by Tiger WoodsDesign director Ken Delago keeps on delivering with Milton Glazer's logo: 'My 3 Keys For Every Shot' by Tiger Woods

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