July 2010

World Golf Village Community Fireworks | July 2
Join one of the largest fireworks displays in Northeast Florida as the World Golf Village celebrates Independence Day Friday, July 2. Bring blankets or lawn chairs and find a spot around the Walk of Champions to take in the grand fireworks show. Weather permitting, the show will begin after 9:15 p.m. A minimal parking fee will be required for entry to the event. Coolers and glass are not permitted. For more information, call (904) 940-4123.

Military Appreciation | May 29-July 5
Retired and currently serving members of the military and reserve forces can enjoy complimentary admission to the museum from Memorial Day weekend, Sat., May 29, through Independence Day weekend, Mon., July 5. The free offer allows entrance into the World Golf Hall of Fame and one round on the Hall's 18-hole, natural-grass putting course. A government-issued military photo identification will be required upon entry to receive the offer. For more information, please call (904) 940-4123.

Family Golf Month | July 1-31
During Family Golf Month, Slammer & Squire and PGA TOUR Golf Academy will offer a series of programs for family members to learn the game and play golf together. Junior tees will be set on each hole at the golf courses and the month will feature special contests, exclusive pricing and more just for families. In addition, the month includes “Take Your Kids to the Course Week” July 5 through 11, allowing juniors to play golf for free with an adult. More

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 through 2010 and offers the largest collection of Bob Hope memorabilia ever available on public display.

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