The World Gold Hall of Fame recently kicked off its newest exhibit “Grace & Grit: Women Champions Through the Years.” The exhibit celebrates the sport’s most accomplished female champions from the early 1940s to present day, including highlights of 28 Hall of Fame members (as well as potential members).
The exhibit features plenty of treasures from decades of women’s professional golf. Visitors can see a Women’s Titleholder’s Championship green jacket presented in 1965 to Kathy Whitworth, who holds a record 88 tour wins (more than any other professional golfer—male or female).
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Tagged: Golf Hall of Fame, Grace & Grit, Grace & Grit Exhibit, Kathy Whitworth, Women Champions Through The Years, Women's Professional Golf, World Golf Hall of Fame
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The world is ramping up to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and the World Golf Hall of Fame is celebrating with a new exhibit dedicated to golf’s place in Olympic history.
Dubbed “Road to Rio: Golf’s Return to the Olympics,” the exhibit features two rare gold and silver medals won by H. Chandler Egan at the 1904 Summer Games, information about the Olympic qualifiers, changes to Olympic uniforms from 1900 to today, and more. Visitors can even have a photo taken on the Olympic podium holding their country’s flag.
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Tagged: Olympic Road to Rio WGHOF, Road to Rio Exhibit, Road to Rio Golf Exhibit, Road to Rio: Golf's Return to the Olympics, St Augustine Golf Exhibit, World Golf Hall of Fame
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Looking for the perfect gift for a junior golfer? The PGA TOUR Golf Academy has you covered with its TOURAcademy Winter Golf Camps at World Golf Village. Programs are available during the holiday break for kids of all skill levels.
Campers will receive instruction from some of the country’s top instructors and experience a day in the life similar to a touring professional. Here are the camp options:
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Tagged: Junior Golf, Junior Golf Camps, PGA TOUR golf academy, TOURAcademy, TOURAcademy Winter Golf Camp
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Looking to do something fun for a great cause? Here’s your chance!
On Monday, October 12, World Golf Village will kick off the 2015 Play Golf – Fight Cancer® 11th Annual Golf Classic to benefit the UF Health Proton Therapy Institute. This is the first year the tournament comes to WGV and we’re thrilled to welcome golfers and spectators to join in the fun for this important cause.
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Tagged: 11th Annual Golf Classic, Play Golf Fight Cancer, UF Health Proton Therapy Institute, WGV Golf Tournaments, World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum
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Looking for a way to combine your love of golf with a day of family fun? World Golf Village has you covered! Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 3, when WGV hosts its 2nd Annual Golf Festival Demo Day.
Held at the Slammer & Squire Driving Range from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., the demo event will feature major vendors like Ping, Callaway, Nike, Titleist, TaylorMade, US Kids, Golf Boards, Sky Golf, Club Glove, Nancy Lopez Golf, Song Birdie, the Spa at World Golf Village, and the PGA TOUR Academy at the World Golf Village. No need to register; just come on over!
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Tagged: Family Fun Zone, Family Golf, Golf Festival Demo Day, PGA TOUR Academy, Putting Tournament, slammer & squire, Spa at World Golf Village, World Golf VIllage Demo Day, World Golf Village Golf Festival
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The esteemed list of World Golf Hall of Fame inductees is about to be four names longer. On July 13, the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum will show the 2015 Induction Ceremony LIVE from the home of golf in St Andrews, Scotland.
The ceremony will begin at 1 p.m. EDT and runs in conjunction with the 144th Open Championship that is hosted that week at the historic Old Course at St Andrews. The ceremony also airs LIVE on the Golf Channel.
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Tagged: AW Tillinghast, David Graham, Golf Hall of Fame Inductees 2015, Laura Davies, Mark O'Meara, Old Course at St Andrews, St Andrews Scotland, World Golf Hall of Fame, World Golf Hall of Fame Inductees
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Father’s Day is coming up quickly (Sunday, June 21) and finding activities that dad likes can be challenging. But rest assured there is plenty to do right here in World Golf Village for dad’s big holiday this year. Here are some ideas guaranteed to make his day great!
U.S. Open Week at World Golf Hall of Fame – From Thursday, June 18, to Sunday, June 21, the Hall of Fame is celebrating U.S. Open Week. Go on a scavenger hunt through the Hall of Fame and have your photo taken with the U.S. Open trophy. In addition to its numerous exhibits, the Hall of Fame will also be showing the tournament throughout the museum during regular business hours.
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Tagged: Father's Day, Father's Day Ideas Jacksonville FL, Fathers Day Ideas, king & bear, slammer & squire, St Augustine Fathers Day Ideas, Tips for Father's Day, U.S. Open Week at World Golf Hall of Fame, Vettes at the Village
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Davidson Realty is thrilled to announce its upcoming title sponsorship of the 19th Annual St. Augustine Youth Services Charity Invitational Golf Classic on Monday, September 22, at Marsh Creek Country Club. Registration begins at 8 a.m., tee-off is at 9 a.m. and an awards luncheon sponsored by the St. Augustine Lions Club will follow the event.
Davidson joins fellow title sponsor Ocean Grove RV Super Center to support the non-profit St. Augustine Youth Services (SAYS) in its tireless efforts to provide a safe, stable home for young victims of abuse and severe neglect. The caring professionals of SAYS are specially trained to deal with problems unique to children from abusive homes, and its Hutson Family Campus opened in April 2013 to provide a safe, homelike environment for the children to heal, learn and grow both physically and emotionally, and go on to lead positive, healthy lives. All proceeds from the tournament will go to SAYS.
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Tagged: Davidson Realty, Ocean Grove RV Super Center, SAYS Charity Golf Tournament, St Augustine Youth Services, St. Augustine Youth Services Charity Invitational Golf Classic
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July is Family Golf Month and World Golf Village is celebrating with big savings for the entire family! Offering plenty of exercise, the great outdoors and quality time together, golf is one of the best activities you can share with your family. So pack up the clubs, sunscreen the kids and head out to take advantage of these great deals.
Slammer & Squire / King & Bear – During the entire month of July, play the Slammer & Squire for just $79 or the King & Bear for just $89 and bring up to three children (17 & Under) to play for free! Rates are available all day Monday through Thursday and after 11 a.m. Friday through Sunday.
If you don’t have time of 18 holes or you’re just introducing your kids to the game, take them to the driving range at Slammer & Squire or King & Bear for free! Parents just pay $10 for unlimited balls.
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Tagged: Family Golf Month, Family Golf Month Specials, Jacksonville Golf Course Community, king & bear, PGA TOUR golf academy, slammer & squire, st augustine golf community
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If you’re in search of an elegant, distinctive, and fun venue for your next event, your search is over. The Slammer & Squire Golf Course’s newly renovated and upgraded clubhouse opened last month to full service, and it was worth the wait! Overlooking the picturesque ninth green of the Slammer & Squire course, the clubhouse has a new look, improved amenities, and added features that make it a prominent centerpiece of its adjoining golf course.
Says Slammer & Squire General Manager Jim Hahn, “The overall look of the project is grand, rich, and of course, fresh and new. Overall, we are very pleased with the outcome and the feedback for all users has been very positive.”
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Tagged: General Manager Jim Hahn, Honours Golf, slammer & squire, Slammer & Squire golf course, Slammer and Squire Golf Course Renovated Clubhouse, World Golf Hall of Fame
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