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Hours and prices
'''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 36 holes. Dating back to [[1958]], the Pensacola Goofy Golf was one of several established by [[Lee Koplin]] along the Gulf Coast.
The original owners leased Goofy Golf to a local Pensacola family in 2001. They ran it as a family business until Hurricane Ivan hit in 2004. This caused extensive damage that was too costly to repair. Some of the damages included ripped batting cage nets, the ostrich on the windmill hole was blown down, the fence was folded over from the high winds. Due to the cost of the damages, the family was forced to let the course close. After closing in {{date needed}}2004, 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.
==History==
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.
Miss Booth's smiling face was behind the counter for many many years and remembered the children and watched them grow upGoofy Golf is now owned by The First Tee of Northwest Florida. Having your birthday party at They have opened Goofy Golf was a treasure of memoriesopen to the public, see Goofy Golf Facebook for hours.
==Attractions==
===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 free game redeemable at any time; all others are returned to the clubhouse, marking the end of the round. Some of the holes were changed when the coarse was purchased as The Daily Grind. For ex. The Shrek hole was originally The Purple People Eater, Grandmother's House was originaly the School House, and The Knight had ghost figures and was called Ghost Town. The Hollywood hole did not have the Hollywood sign on it and was called "The Confusion Hole" due to its large number of holes that lead to two different outcomes.
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==Hours and prices==
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Phone: (850) 456-67947010
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 2PM - 10PM Sat&Sun 12Noon - 10PM
==See Also==
[http://www.goofygolf.biz http://www.goofygolf.biz (Official Site)]
 
Pensacola News Journal article [http://www.pnj.com/story/news/local/pensacola/2016/05/05/first-tee-buys-historic-goofy-golf/83939162/]
 
The First Tee of Northwest Florida website [http://www.thefirstteenwflorida.org]
==References==
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