February 2010

“Big Game Party” at the Hall of Fame & IMAX® Theater | Sunday, Feb. 7
Enjoy the World Golf Hall of Fame & IMAX Theater Sunday, Feb. 7 around the big game! Get Hall of Fame admission until 6 p.m., unlimited pizza, wings, beer and soft drinks at Fairways Cafe from 4:30-5:30 p.m. and then take a seat in the giant IMAX Theater to watch the Saints take on the Colts in the biggest game of the year. Food will be served in the IMAX Theater until the beginning of the fourth quarter. Tickets are $30 for adults, $25 for Movie Club Members, and $15 for 20 and under. For more information or to reserve your tickets, please call (904) 940-4010.

Opening in IMAX - Van Gogh: Brush With Genius | Friday, Feb. 12
In this general run film, Vincent and two of his ardent admirers will take you on a journey to the source of his inspiration. This film will retrace and discover the vitality and freedom of one of the world's greatest painters. Opening weekend activities include a VIP Party featuring a live painting demonstration, unlimited heavy hors d'voures, wine and beer on Friday, Feb. 12 and an Art Walk featuring local artists on Saturday, Feb. 13. For more information on this film, opening weekend activities and the IMAX Theater, please visit www.worldgolfimax.com.

President’s Weekend at the World Golf Hall of Fame | Feb. 13-15
The World Golf Hall of Fame will celebrate a common thread between generations of United States presidents – golf – with its annual President’s Day weekend. With regular museum admission, the public can tour the museum, including its feature exhibit, “Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory,” to find a collection of golf stories and Presidential memorabilia.  Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of contests within the museum as well as on the Challenge Hole and Putting Course (which was put to test by former President George H.W. Bush).  Throughout the weekend, active, retired and reserve military can enjoy free admission to the Hall of Fame and putting course (including a discount for dependents).  For more information, call (904) 940-4123.

2009 Inductee Exhibits
Now open in the museum's Shell Hall are the 2009 Inductee Exhibits.  Featuring the 2009 Class of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Christy O'Connor, José María Olazábal and Lanny Wadkins, the exhibits feature their inspirational stories accompanied by personal and professional memorabilia, awards and treasures they have accumulated over the years. More on the Inductee Exhibits

"Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory"
The World Golf Hall of Fame is featuring one of golf’s greatest ambassadors in a special exhibition, “Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory,” which tells the story of his life, entertainment career, relationship with U.S. Presidents, and his devotion to the men and women of the military, as well as his lifelong love affair with golf. The exhibit features more than 300 vintage images, 400 artifacts, more than two hours of video, and a unique audio tour that includes comments from Dolores, Linda and  Bob Hope as well as clips from his radio broadcasts and tributes from celebrities and Hall of Fame members.
“Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory” is the Hall of Fame’s showcase member exhibition throughout 2010 and offers the largest collection of Bob Hope memorabilia ever available on public display.

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