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Padraig Harrington, Sandra Palmer lead Class of '24 inducted into World Golf Hall of Fame
Read full article: Padraig Harrington, Sandra Palmer lead Class of '24 inducted into World Golf Hall of FamePadraig Harrington never thought much about the World Golf Hall of Fame when he was growing up in Ireland.
Golf Hall of Fame, IMAX closing, but surrounding businesses staying open
Read full article: Golf Hall of Fame, IMAX closing, but surrounding businesses staying openIt’s the last act for the IMAX Theatre at World Golf Village – marking the final round for the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Johns County. The venue is showing documentaries through the week. Today was scheduled to be the last showing, but that’s been extended until this weekend. The museum, theatre, and gift shop is officially closing today after 25 years – it’ll move back to Pinehurst North Carolina where it started.
PGA Tour commissioner: All options on the table for Hall of Fame in St. Augustine
Read full article: PGA Tour commissioner: All options on the table for Hall of Fame in St. AugustinePGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan ran the gamut of topics in his Players Championship press conference on Tuesday, addressing things like a rival golf league, embattled golfer Phil Mickelson and the future of the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine.
Was there any better entertainer in golf history than Chi Chi Rodriguez?
Read full article: Was there any better entertainer in golf history than Chi Chi Rodriguez?One of golf’s more entertaining events, the Ryder Cup, begins on Friday and figures to be a lively and must-see event, once again, for golf and sports fans throughout the world.
Early bird tickets available for St. Augustine Food + Wine Festival
Read full article: Early bird tickets available for St. Augustine Food + Wine FestivalThe St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival is coming to the World Golf Hall of Fame in May. The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. You’re in luck — the inaugural St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival is coming to the World Golf Hall of Fame in early May. For a limited time, early bird tickets are on sale with a savings of up to 33% on certain festival events. AdFor more event information or to purchase tickets, visit the festival’s website.
World Golf Hall of Fame eyes reopening on May 18
Read full article: World Golf Hall of Fame eyes reopening on May 18ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. – The World Golf Hall of Fame has been closed since March because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under normal conditions, thousands of visitors would have gotten a chance to experience everything the museum had to offer during that span. Instead, the hall of fame, and the golf history inside of it, has been off-limits. On May 18, visitors will once again get to experience the Hall of Fame in St. Augustine when doors reopen. Like so many other businesses, the World Golf Hall of Fame is recognizing the service of all first responders and frontline workers by offering complimentary museum admission.
Tiger, other golfers will benefit from hall of fame changes
Read full article: Tiger, other golfers will benefit from hall of fame changesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tiger Woods could be coming to the World Golf Hall of Fame very soon. Area resident Jim Furyk, 49, and 2009 Players Championship winner Henrik Stenson, 43, are among those with new eligibility. Past Players Championship winners Sergio Garcia and Adam Scott are now eligible for the 2025 class, provided the criteria doesn’t change again before then. I believe these changes benefit the Hall of Fame Members, fans across the world and the institution.”Other changes to the hall included doing away with the Veterans category and adding a Contributor category to replace the Lifetime Achievement. “We look forward to the future of the Hall of Fame as we ensure it remains a meaningful way to recognize the game’s greats.”
Pete Dye, architect of TPC Sawgrass, dozens of other courses, dies at 94
Read full article: Pete Dye, architect of TPC Sawgrass, dozens of other courses, dies at 94JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Pete Dye, one of the most well-known golf course designers and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, died on Thursday. Dye, 94, was the architect of dozens of public and private courses, but TPC Sawgrass Stadium Course remains his gem on the First Coast. Dye, along with his wife, Alice, were responsible for designing some of the best golf courses in the country. “Pete, though, was always quick to credit his beloved wife, Alice, with his success, including the concept for his most famous hole, the 17th island green at TPC Sawgrass. “Pete Dye left an imprint on the world of golf that will be experienced for generations, painting wonderful pictures with the land that continue to inspire, entertain & challenge us,” Suzy Whaley, the president of the PGA of America, said in a statement.