Over the years golf has become one of the most popular sports. Many
people regularly play the game themselves, as well as watch the
professionals going about their business in the many tournaments that
are held each season. Over the years there have been many golfers that
have excelled in the game. If you want to find out about some of the
stars that reached the very top of the game, a visit to the World Golf Hall of Fame is a way to do this. This museum celebrates the greats of
the sport and whether you are golf fan or not it can be a great place to
visit.
The World Golf Hall of Fame is currently located in St. Augustine in Florida and has a history that dates back to 1974. When it
was originally established it was located in Pinehurst, North Carolina
and run by a local board of directors. However it eventually came under
the control of the Professional Golf Association of America (PGA) and
moved to its present location in 1998. The Hall of Fame honors both male
and female golfers and 13 golfers were inducted in the year of opening.
Amongst these were some of the greats of the game including Jack
Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, Same Snead, Gene Sarazen and Patty Berg.
Each year the Hall of Fame holds an induction ceremony at which further
golfing greats are admitted membership. Golfers from the PGA tour, LPGA tour and international tours are eligible for selection as long as the meet the minimum criteria required. The number granted membership each year varies, with between 2 and 8 generally being admitted. These are introduced at a ceremony held around May each year. From the original 13 players inducted in 1974, the membership has grown to more than 130.
The World Golf Hall of Fame is located at One World
Golf Place in St Augustine, Florida and is open year round. The hours of
operations are 10.00am to 6.00pm Monday to Saturday and 12.00pm to
6.00pm on Sunday. The cost of entry is $16.50 for adults, $14.50 for
Seniors and students and $8 for children aged 5 to 12. The Hall of Fame
has both permanent displays and a program of temporary exhibitions and
some of the things you can view on a visit include the following.
Championship Moments Theatre
This
is a short 10 minute film showing some of the greatest golfing moments
over the years. This includes some of the best winning shots, iconic
moments and dramatic endings in tournament golf. It includes the play of
many of the members inducted into the Hall of Fame, with the likes of
Nancy Lopez, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson being featured.
Recent Inductee Exhibition
Each year a
new group of golfers are admitted to the Hall of Fame and this
exhibition shows details of their achievements and some of the
significant golfing moments from their careers.
Wall of Fame
This
is one of the central features in the World Golf Hall of Fame. It is an
88 foot long wall which features a brass plaque of each of the golfers
inducted into the Hall of Fame with details of their careers and the
wins they achieved.
Golf around the World
This is a golf course simulator
which lets you have a try at playing some of the most famous golf holes around the world. Using real clubs you can try your luck at some of the
most iconic holes in world golf.
Members Locker Room
This
display has authentic golf lockers featuring memorabilia supplied by the golfers who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. This is an
ever changing display and shows little details and stories from some of the best golfers ever to play the game.
Walk of Champions
If
you fancy a little fresh air, the Walk of Champions is the exhibit to
view. It is a quarter of a mile walkway surrounding a lake which
includes granite slabs with authentic signatures of the Hall of Fame
members.
These and the other exhibits at the World Golf Hall of
Fame make it a great place to have a day out. There is plenty to do and
see and if you are a golfing fan it is sure to be an enjoyable
experience. Even if golf is not your thing, it is still an excellent
museum to visit and learn about some of the great sportsmen and women
who have become famous names in America as well as around the rest of
the world. If you are ever in St Augustine in Florida the World Golf
Hall of Fame is a definite must-see while you are there.
For further details check out http://www.worldgolfhalloffame.org/
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