April 2009

The World Golf Hall of Fame Putting Championship qualifying concluded this past weekend.  Eight spots were secured the first weekend of qualifying (David Bailey (34), Gabriel Bell (35), Alex Dienes, Ray Rowland, Kevin Reilly (36) and the final two spot were determined in a nine hole play-in, won by Kevin Klose and James Eschen).  The second weekend heated up with 150 people playing the final two days to try and secure one of the remaining eight spots in the finals.  Whitney Allemand and Lenny Schonfeld led the way with a pair of 35’s, Lynn Hope, Kevin Kirkland, Lance Miller, John Urban and Paul Watson punched their tickets to the finals with 36’s.  The final remaining spot still has some drama left as seven people shot a 37 and will compete in a play-in held on Saturday morning, May 2 at 9:00 am.  Robert Burns, Eric Carpenter, Tom Cromwell, Wesley Davis, Jeff Heinemann, John Neyhart, Steve Printy and Gary Walsh will compete in a 9-hole stroke play event to determine the final spot.  The play-in will be held on holes 10-18 and ties after the nine holes will go to sudden death until one is individual remains.  Individuals already in the finals will have the opportunity to practice on the front nine while the final spot is being determined.       

All finalists receive a Hall of Fame Golf Shirt, Hall of Fame Membership, and one dozen golf balls courtesy of Wilson Golf!  Finalists will compete for a chance to win over $10,000 in prizes including: Free Golf at World Golf Village Courses, passes to the 2009 PLAYERS Championship, Golf rounds from Last Minute Golfer, lessons at the PGA TOUR Golf Academy, Golf at TPC Valley Course, Palencia, Hampton Golf Courses and much more!  Top eight finishers will receive prizes.

Qualifying Scores for Weekend of April 18 and 19

Qualifying Scores for Weekend of April 25 and 26

Championship Day

• Saturday, May 2nd, 10 a.m. - Finals Bracket

For more information, call (904) 940-4010.

Murray Bros. Caddyshack Charity Golf Tournament | Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24
Look forward to “A Good Time for a Great Cause” when the ninth-annual charity golf tournament returns with all the Murray brothers and their celebrity friends to benefit The Guardian Catholic Schools.  The event will kick off Thursday, April 23 with a pairings party and silent auction at Murray Bros. Caddyshack Restaurant at World Golf Village and continue Friday, April 24 with the charity golf tournament, an awards ceremony and post party.  The tournament will consist of morning and afternoon flights on both of World Golf Village’s championship golf courses, Slammer & Squire and King & Bear. For sponsor or participation information, visit www.caddyshackcharitygolf.org.

PGA TOUR STOP Tent Sale | Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26
The PGA TOUR STOP will offer its semi-annual tent sale, open to the public, Thursday, April 23 through Sunday, April 26.  The sale will feature men’s and women’s golf apparel, clubs and other golf merchandise at up to 70 percent off throughout the weekend.  For hours and additional information, call 904-940-0422.

Murray Bros. Caddyshack Restaurant's 2009 "Relief Program" | Every Tuesday throughout 2009
Give your wallet a break every Tuesday night from 5 to 8:30 p.m. throughout 2009 with an affordable meal at Murray Bros. Caddyshack at World Golf Village. The $9.99 dinner features homemade lasagna, a salad and choice of a glass of house wine, domestic draft beer or a non-alcoholic beverage. For more information, call Murray Bros. Caddyshack at 904-940-3673 or visit www.murraybroscaddyshack.com.

2008 Inductee Exhibits
Now open in the museum's Shell Hall are the 2008 Inductee Exhibits.  Featuring the 2008 Class of Sir Bob Charles, Pete Dye, Carol Semple Thompson, Denny Shute, Herbert Warren Wind and Craig Wood, the exhibits feature their inspirational stories accompanied by personal and professional memorabilia, awards and treasures they have accumulated over the years.

For more information, click here.

"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 throughout 2009 and offers the largest collection of Bob Hope memorabilia ever available on public display.

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Inns of Elegance's 'Birdies' Inn Love
Five of St. Augustine's premier historic bed & breakfast inns, the Inns of Elegance, are partnering with the World Golf Hall of Fame at World Golf Village throughout 2009 to offer their visitors a legendary experience. Guests staying at any of the Inns of Elegance in St. Augustine's Historic District (Bayfront Westcott House, St. Francis Inn, Inn on Charlotte Street, Casablanca Inn or Bayfront Marin House) can add to their stay with the 'Birdies' Inn Love experience - a day at the World Golf Hall of Fame, a round on the Hall's 18-hole natural grass putting course, an IMAX film and a meal at Murray Bros. Caddyshack Restaurant at World Golf Village. For more information on the special, visit http://innsofelegance.com.