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'''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.
 
'''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.
  
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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>
 
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|100px|A cemetery-themed hole at Goofy Golf reads, "In Memory of the Daily Grind, 08.30.98-10.28.06"]]
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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"]]
 
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]].
 
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]].
  

Revision as of 18:00, 14 July 2007

Goofy Golf sculptures and clubhouse

Goofy Golf Amusement is a 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 batting cage facility is located on the rear of the property, and a snack bar and pool tables are located in the clubhouse.

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.[1] A round of golf cost only 35 cents.[2] Additional holes were added circa 1978 with statues from a competing "Sir Goony's" minigolf course.[1] The clubhouse was built in 1964 and was expanded in 1991.[3]

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 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",[4] 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.

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 prize; all others are returned to the clubhouse, marking the end of the round.

Hole Course No. 1 Course No. 2
1. Mad Hatter Humpty Dumpty
2. Pumpkin Head Space Battle
3. Cemetery Cogsworth
4. Octopus Sky Rocket
5. Skee Ball Capt. James
6. Spook House Shrek
7. Tiki Hut Lighthouse
8. Lost Cave Persia
9. Grandmother's House The Knight
10. Dinosaur King Wormy
11. Da Bear Ancient Greece
12. Shoe Professor
13. Hollywood Slow Poke
14. Candy Lane Koopa's Castle
15. Gator Secret Garden
16. Chinese Dragon Grind King
17. Gun Slinger Humpty Dumpty
18. Lion's Den Igloo

Batting cage

Pool tables

Hours and prices

Phone: (850) 456-6794

References