Herb McNally: Primarily I am a designer. I do a lot of work with logos, graphics, photography and illustration. I take pride in working with independent golf companies and being able to provide them with designs that rival what they would get from an agency or firm. I can give them the same quality of work at a fraction of the cost, with a much higher level of personal service, and in a fraction of the time.
Since working in the industry, and developing a social media following, I have been able to have some fun doing other things like running contests and giveaways to promote a business or celebrate a particular event.
The thing that I am most proud of is my growing ability to help out with charities and give to people who need it with the help of people like 18 FORE Life.
AG: Do any of the logos you’ve designed stand out in your mind?
HM: There are so many now, but yes, there are definitely favorites. I do my best to work with a client so we get to a point where we are both happy. The design is what they want, and I feel it is a professional piece that represents us both well. Of course there are times where I am not completely happy, but the client’s wants and needs always have to come first.
I think some of my favorite logos would have to be Gumboux Golf, BIGG’s Golf Talk and the new Buzelli Putters brand logo.
AG: What’s your favorite thing about being in the golf business?

AG: You’re working on a Par 3 scramble. What are the details?
HM: This event is going to be amazing, and it is very dear to me. I have been doing work for 18 FORE Life for the past few years. I have always thought about how great it would be to hold a fun charity even at a pitch n’ putt course - an event in which ANYBODY can play, no matter what their skill level. You don’t even need a set of clubs, just a wedge and a putter.
18 FORE Life does amazing things for folks battling cancer in their community of Southeast Missouri. They have raised over $1.7 million over the years and have given that money directly to those people to help them with whatever they need during their battle.
A year ago, my sister-in-law began her battle with breast cancer and it was time for me to do what I could do to bring this all together. I couldn’t be more proud that 18 FORE Life agreed to let me bring their mission to Central Pennsylvania. Then Skramble Clothing said that they would also be part of the event as a sponsor and sell shirts to help the cause.
It is going to be a day of golf, fun and charity. We are holding a 2-man scramble event at Beaver Bend Golf Course in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania on April 23. This will be the inaugural event, and I plan to keep it running as long as I can. Every dollar we raise will be going directly to people battling cancer in Central Pennsylvania.
More information is posted here, on McNally22.com.
AG: When did you start playing golf?
HM: I have played golf from time to time ever since I was in high school, but no more than a few rounds a year. About 6 years ago it became my No. 1 hobby. I had been playing music in punk bands for years. One day, I just got tired of that life and was looking for something new. I sold my guitars and amps and bought golf clubs. Before I knew it, I was getting up every weekend to play golf around the same time I would have normally been getting home from long nights at the bar after shows. It has turned out to be one of the best life decisions I have made.
AG: What’s your “dream foursome” (living or dead, golfer or non-golfer)?
HM: That is such a tough question. Arnold Palmer, Bobby Jones, Payne Stewart, Harvey Penick ... I could go on and on and never make up my mind when considering those options.
One definite would be my wife, Courtney. She is by far the best playing partner I could ask for. I am a very lucky man to have a woman that loves the games as much as I do.
As for the rest of the foursome, I am going to go with ‘fictitious’ and say Ty Webb and Carl Spackler.
AG: What course tops your “bucket list” to play?
HM: Augusta National Par 3. May seem like a strange answer, but I love the short game. The feeling of ‘sticking one close’ will always top the ‘fairway bomb’ in my opinion.
AG: What does the future hold for Mc22?
HM: I just hope to continue to grow my business and my golf family. I love what I do, and I love the people I work with. I want people to see my brand and immediately think to themselves “That is a good guy with serious talent that does a lot of good things for people.” Yes, I want people to come to me because they love the work that I do, but more importantly I want them to come to me because I am a person that they want to work with.
Check out more of Herb's work at www.McNally22.com.
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