June 2010

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.

Women’s Golf Month | June 1-30
June is the month to have a ton of girls-only fun at World Golf Village! From Tuesday, June 1 through Wednesday, June 30, Women's Golf Month will be in full swing at the Slammer & Squire and King & Bear. Women of all ages can enjoy a special discounted rate of $39 at Slammer & Squire and $49 at King & Bear. For more information, or to book a tee time, please call (904) 940-6088.

Vettes at the Village | Saturday June 19
Vettes at the Village, hosted by North Florida Corvette Association, Corvette Club of Mandarin and Jacksonville Corvette Club, is returning to the World Golf Village Saturday, June 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free and open to the public, the people's choice car show displays over 100 new, classic and custom Corvettes along the Walk of Champions at World Golf Village. A $25 donation is requested for cars registered before May 30 (after June 1, $30). Proceeds from registration will go to benefit the Wolfson Children's Hospital. For registration information, visit www.nfca.net.

Community Day at the World Golf Hall of Fame | Father's Day - Sunday, June 20
The World Golf Hall of Fame will offer complimentary admission to everyone who visits the museum on Father's Day, Sun., June 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. On this day, the first 500 fathers will receive goody bags upon entry and all fathers can enjoy free admission at the Hall's 18-hole, natural-grass Putting Course as well as half-off regular admission at the IMAX Theater. Contests will be conducted throughout the day on the Hall of Fame's Challenge Hole, indoor golf simulator and indoor putting green. 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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