October 2009

Sneak Peek Saturday | Oct. 3, 1 - 4 p.m.
During Davidson Realty's Sneak Peek Saturdays, the public is invited to see a variety of open houses throughout World Golf Village. For more information, call (904) 940-5000.

PGA TOUR Spa Laterra's 5th Anniversary | Oct. 5
Join the celebration at the Member/Guest Event and enjoy the spa and fitness facilities, treatments and more. More information coming soon or call (904) 940-7800.

Davidson Speaker Series | Oct. 8, 7 p.m.
Davidson Realty will hold its Speaker Series, a wine & cheese social to learn about current issue and trends from professionals. October's featured speaker will be Keith Pearce: CPA, Realtor, speaking on “Short-term Solutions to Long-term Wealth: Why Now is the Time to Invest in Real Estate.” For more information, call (904) 940-5000.

PGA TOUR STOP’s Annual Fall Demo Days | Oct. 10, 17 and 24
The PGA TOUR STOP will host its annual Fall Demo Days for three consecutive Saturdays in October: Oct. 10, Oct. 17 and Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A variety of golf’s top manufacturers will be present for guests to enjoy testing the latest clubs and equipment. The demos will be held at the Slammer & Squire golf course practice range. For more information on the PGA TOUR STOP and Demo Days call (904) 940-0418.

Opening in IMAX: Where the Wild Things Are | October 16
Where the Wild Things Are, which chronicles the timeless adventures of a young boy's imaginary journey to a land of "Wild Things," will be digitally re-mastered into the unparalleled image and sound quality of The IMAX Experience® with proprietary IMAX DMR® (Digital Re-mastering) technology. This is a special engagement film.

B2B Coffee | October 16, 7:30 - 9 a.m.
Davidson Realty will hold its Business to Business Coffee, where business owners in the area can make new contacts and promote their services to others! For more information, call (904) 940-5000.

Short Game Evaluations at PGA TOUR Golf Academy | Oct. 24
The PGA TOUR Golf Academy will offer short game tests for golfers to find out where their short game currently is Saturday, Oct. 24 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The test includes seven different shots including putting, chipping, hinge and hold, toss shot, pitching, bunkers and lob. Upon completion, participants will receive a handicap based upon the best players in the world outlining the player's strengths and weaknesses from 100 yards on in. Check-in will take place at the PGA TOUR STOP at World Golf Village and shuttles will be provided to the PGA TOUR Golf Academy. For more information or to reserve a spot, call (904) 940-3600 to reserve a spot.

PGA TOUR STOP Semi-Annual Tent Sale | October 29 - November 2
Beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, the PGA TOUR STOP's Tent Sale will give guests an early start on holiday shopping and offer the store's biggest discounts of the year on thousands of pairs of shoes, top name brands in golf attire, clubs and accessories and more. For more information, call (904) 940-0418.

Family Fun Days at Slammer & Squire | Through December 2009
Slammer & Squire will host its “Family Fun Days” each Sunday throughout the remainder of 2009. Families have the opportunity to spend quality time together on the golf course, including fun games, on-course contests and more. “Family Fun Days” are $50 plus taxes and fees for a twosome and $80 plus taxes and fees for a group of three to five players. For more information or to reserve a tee time call (904) 940-6088 or visit www.golfwgv.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.

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"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.