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− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:GoofyGolfNight.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Goofy Golf sculptures and clubhouse]] |
− | '''Goofy Golf''' is a [[Wikipedia:miniature golf|miniature golf]] course located at 3924 [[Navy Boulevard]]. It is known for its distinctive cement sculptures that provide a theme to each of the | + | '''Goofy Golf Amusement''' is a [[Wikipedia:miniature golf|miniature golf]] course located at 3924 [[Navy Boulevard]]. It is known for its distinctive cement sculptures that provide a theme to each of the 32 holes. Dating back to [[1958]], the Pensacola Goofy Golf was one of several established by [[Lee Koplin]] along the Gulf Coast. |
− | + | After closing in {{date needed}}, the Goofy Golf property was occupied in [[1998]] by the [[Daily Grind]], an Internet café and music venue, which closed in [[2006]]. The Daily Grind management reopened as Goofy Golf on [[April 1]], [[2007]]. In addition to miniature golf, a [[Wikipedia:batting cage|batting cage]] facility is located on the rear of the property, and a snack bar and pool tables are located in the clubhouse. | |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
− | Goofy Golf was opened in [[1958]] by [[Lee Koplin]], who had founded the original Goofy Golf in [[Biloxi, Mississippi]] the previous year. Koplin built similar courses over the next year in [[Fort Walton Beach]] and [[Panama City]], the latter of which is considered his masterpiece.<ref name="agilitynut">[http://www.agilitynut.com/minigolf/fl.html | + | Goofy Golf was opened in [[1958]] by [[Lee Koplin]], who had founded the original Goofy Golf in [[Biloxi, Mississippi]] the previous year. Koplin built similar courses over the next year in [[Fort Walton Beach]] and [[Panama City]], the latter of which is considered his masterpiece.<ref name="agilitynut">[http://www.agilitynut.com/minigolf/fl.html agilitynut.com]</ref> A round of golf cost only 35 cents.<ref>[http://www.americanfolk.com/stories/minigolf/ The Princess of Mini-Golf]</ref> Additional holes were added circa [[1978]] with statues from a competing "Sir Goony's" minigolf course.<ref name="agilitynut"/> The clubhouse was built in 1964 and was expanded in 1991.<ref>http://www.escpa.org/details.asp?qAcctNum=74355000</ref> |
− | [[Image:GoofyGolfGrave.jpg|thumb|right| | + | [[Image:GoofyGolfGrave.jpg|thumb|right|100px|A cemetery-themed hole at Goofy Golf reads, "In Memory of the Daily Grind, 08.30.98-10.28.06"]] |
− | The business closed in {{date needed}}, and the property sat unused. [[ | + | The business closed in {{date needed}}, and the property sat unused for several years. On [[August 30]], [[1998]], an Internet café and concert venue called the [[Daily Grind]] opened in the Goofy Golf location. Citing "inconsitancies [sic] in business",<ref>http://www.myspace.com/thedailygrindcafe</ref> the owners decided to close the coffeehouse on [[October 28]], [[2006]]. They repaired and replaced a number of the statues that were damaged by [[Hurricane Ivan]] and reopened Goofy Golf on [[April 1]], [[2007]]. |
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==Attractions== | ==Attractions== | ||
===Golf courses=== | ===Golf courses=== | ||
− | Goofy Golf has two 18-hole courses, both of which are considered par 42. The 18th holes of both courses are forced par 1; a hole in one wins a | + | Goofy Golf has two 18-hole courses, both of which are considered par 42. The 18th holes of both courses are forced par 1; a hole in one wins a prize; all others are returned to the clubhouse, marking the end of the round. |
{| style="text-align:left" | {| style="text-align:left" | ||
! Hole || Course No. 1 || Course No. 2 | ! Hole || Course No. 1 || Course No. 2 | ||
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| 11. || Da Bear || Ancient Greece | | 11. || Da Bear || Ancient Greece | ||
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− | | 12. || Shoe || | + | | 12. || Shoe || Professor |
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| 13. || Hollywood || Slow Poke | | 13. || Hollywood || Slow Poke | ||
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| 14. || Candy Lane || Koopa's Castle | | 14. || Candy Lane || Koopa's Castle | ||
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− | | 15. || Gator || | + | | 15. || Gator || Secret Garden |
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− | | 16. || Chinese Dragon || | + | | 16. || Chinese Dragon || Grind King |
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− | | 17. || | + | | 17. || Gun Slinger || Humpty Dumpty |
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| 18. || Lion's Den || Igloo | | 18. || Lion's Den || Igloo | ||
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===Pool tables=== | ===Pool tables=== | ||
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==Hours and prices== | ==Hours and prices== | ||
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− | Phone: (850) 456- | + | Phone: (850) 456-6794 |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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− | [[Category:Entertainment | + | [[Category:Entertainment]] |