January 2013

Humana Challenge Weekend honoring Bob Hope | Jan. 17-20
The World Golf Hall of Fame is celebrating the Humana Challenge, formerly the Bob Hope Classic. Guests can enjoy the Hall's "Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory" exhibit while watching the tournament in the Bob Hope Theater. Visitors can also participate in a special Bob Hope scavenger hunt in the museum for a chance to win a Humana Challenge Prize pack (no purchase necessary to enter). Active and retired military receive free admission to Museum, and St. Johns County residents will receive 30% off   admission.

Parents Night Out | Jan. 19
Drop the kids off with Seeking Sitters at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater for Parents Night Out. The kids will watch a movie and play games and other activities before and after the movie. Dinner and a drink are included, cost is $25/child for ages 4 and up. Reservations are required. For more information to reserve your spot, please contact Molly at jacksonvilleevents@seekingsitters.com or call 407-694-6833.

2012 Inductee Exhibits
On display in the museum's Shell Hall are the 2012 Inductee Exhibits. Featuring the 2012 Class of Peter Alliss, Dan Jenkins, Sandy Lyle, Phil Mickelson and Hollis Stacy, the exhibits feature their inspirational stories accompanied by personal and professional memorabilia, awards and treasures they have accumulated over the years.

History in the Making
The Hall of Fame's newest exhibit concentrates on golf's most recent events, with memorabilia from professional tournaments, major championships and team events like the Ryder Cup, Solheim Cup and Presidents Cup. It will also highlight record-breaking performances and other historic moments, like Tiger Woods' victory at the 2012 Memorial Tournament.

Nancy Lopez: Pride, Passion & Personality - A special exhibit on display
The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum celebrates one of the true legends in golf history with its latest special exhibition, "Nancy Lopez: Pride Passion & Personality." The special exhibit, which opened December 17, features more than 100 pieces of memorabilia from her electric career, including LPGA Championship trophies, her trophy from the inaugural Solheim Cup and even the legendary Ray Cook putter she used to win so many of her 48 LPGA titles. The exhibit is included with museum admission.

Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory
Trace Bob Hope's life from his immigration from England as a young child through his rise to the top of the century's major forms of entertainment -- vaudeville, Broadway, film, radio and television. Covering more than 3,000 square feet and offering the largest collection of Hope's memorabilia ever available on public display, the exhibition also looks at his devotion to the United States troops and the various ways he championed the game of golf.