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[[Image:GoofyGolf.jpg|thumb|240px|right|"T-Rex" and "Da Bear" sculptures, with clubhouse on left]]
'''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 36 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.
The outdoor attractions were closed during the Daily Grind period, but interest remained high. "Every day, I had customers asking me about it. Everyone here (at the Daily Grind) either wanted to play golf or use the batting cages," Marsh said.<ref>"Goofy Golf is back." ''Pensacola News Journal'', March 19, 2007.</ref>
Citing "inconsistencies [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]]. On August 23, 2010 ownership was taken over by, Jay Grant and management was taken by Jacquline Parizo. Goofy Golf continues to grow everyday even after 52 yrs of service to Pensacola.
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