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When the World Golf Hall of Fame opened in 1998 near St. Augustine, Florida, golfers from around the world gained an exciting place to learn the history of their beloved sport.  Sited within the center of three championship courses, and containing its own landmark tower, the museum contains historic artifacts and personal memorabilia, interactive exhibits, a simulator, an 18-hole putting green and an IMAX theatre.  Thanks to its close proximity to Bluegreen's Grande Villas at World Golf Village, Bluegreen vacationers can easily take in a piece of golf history with a visit to this museum.

Your Bluegreen vacation at World Golf Village puts this amazing Florida attraction within an easy stroll of your condo.   Once you see the gorgeous view from the top of the tower, you’ll want to start or end each day up there.  But learning about all your golf heroes and the sport’s legends is truly inspirational.  You probably planned your Bluegreen vacation to golf Florida, and this destination could bring out your “A game.”

The museum’s “wall of fame” holds tributes to all past PGA inductees, male and female.  But that’s only the beginning.  The museum has gathered audio samples so you can hear the actual voice of golf superstars talking about their sport.  A favorite aspect of the Hall of Fame includes the Bob Hope videos, which run throughout the day.   Hope’s estate was kind enough to donate a huge portion of his golf-related memorabilia to the museum and they’re all displayed adjacent to the videos.

The sport’s ties to other luminaries, including Presidents, are also explored, as are the origins of golf.   Don’t miss seeing the collection of ancient golf clubs and balls.  They’ll be a fun thing to remember on a bad hole someday.  At least you have modern gear for your next Bluegreen golf vacation…  it could be worse!

Golfers will definitely want to stop by the simulator to have their swing analyzed. The staff who work in this area are avid golfers themselves, and can tell you how to interpret what the computer analysis is telling you, how you should try to adjust your swing and why.

A fabulous on-site pro shop offers all sorts of apparel, shoes and accessories for golfers of both sexes in case you'd like a memento of your Bluegreen vacation, or forgot your golf shoes at home.  Fairways Café is a great place to take a lunch break, or have a drink and enjoy the view.

The IMAX theater located at the Hall of Fame shows films on topics other than golf, but don’t miss the opportunity to experience this exciting, large-format film. The museum is open every day except for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Induction days.   Admission - less than twenty dollars for adults and only $5 for kids 5-12 - earns access to the museum and all the special exhibits, the golf simulator, and one round on the putting greens.  An all-access pass includes 18 holes of golf, a shot at the Challenge Hole (for a big prize), lunch at Fairways Café, discounts in the pro shop and more.

Treat yourself to visiting this world-class museum of golf during your Bluegreen vacation to St. Augustine.  It will bring future PGA events to life, and give you a whole new appreciation for Florida golf and the sport as a whole.

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