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− | [[Image: | + | [[Image:GoofyGolfNight.jpg|thumb|240px|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''' 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 briefly in [[2005]] by the [[Daily Grind]], an Internet café and music venue, after their previous location was damaged by [[Hurricane Ivan]]. The Daily Grind closed in [[2006]], and 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== | ||
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[[Image:GoofyGolfGrave.jpg|thumb|right|180px|A cemetery-themed hole at Goofy Golf reads, "In Memory of the Daily Grind, 08.30.98-10.28.06"]] | [[Image:GoofyGolfGrave.jpg|thumb|right|180px|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 [[June 17]], [[2005]], an Internet café and music venue called the [[Daily Grind]] bought the Goofy Golf location after their previous venue was severely damaged during [[Hurricane Ivan]].<ref>[http://205.152.130.14/or_1.asp?ubook=5662&upage=1025 Property record]</ref> Citing "inconsitancies [sic] in business",<ref>http://www.myspace.com/thedailygrindcafe</ref> the Daily Grind 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. |
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! 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) | + | Phone: (850) 458-5556 |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Entertainment]] [[Category:Defunct businesses]] | [[Category:Entertainment]] [[Category:Defunct businesses]] |