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Collier County Museum Exhibit Explores Golf Past and Present
by jlandispr (Subscribe)
Posted on: Dec 21, 2007 at 12:12 PM EST
Channel: Events
The latest exhibit to swing through Collier County Museum, ‘Golf Swings!’ invites golf fans of every age from professionals to budding amateurs and the casual observer to explore the history and joys of the wonderful world of golf.
Capturing the beauty and passion for the game that every golfer feels, the in-depth exhibit captures the sport’s history in the U.S. from its humble beginnings, in a cow pasture, to its phenomenal global popularity today. Attendees will learn how the Professional Golf Association (PGA) got its start in a restaurant in New York and celebrate the pros’ great drives, putts and bogeys.
The exhibition displays include incredible action-packed graphics of golf’s favorite stars from the early days of Ben Hogan to the 21st century’s Tiger Woods and more than 100 rare artifacts on loan from the PGA. The exciting ‘Golf Swings!’ exhibit may not lower your handicap or even out that slice, but it will bring fans closer to the sport they love. On loan from the Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando, Florida, ‘Golf Swings!’ is a must-see for golf aficionados and a great introduction to new fans.
Admission is free. The Museum is located in the County Government Center at the corner of US 41 and Airport Road (Naples, Florida 34112). Hours of operation are Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The Museum is closed on county and national holidays. For more information, public can call (239) 774-8476.
WHAT: ‘Golf Swings!’ exhibit at Collier County Museum
WHERE: County Government Center, 3301 Tamiami Trail East (US41/Airport Road), Naples, FL 34112
WHEN: January 19 to April 19, 2008
About Collier County Museum:
Journey back more than a million years at the Collier County’s Courthouse complex. From prehistoric saber cat skeletons and Calusa Indians to Spanish explorers and Seminole warriors, newly created exhibits and dioramas capture the panorama of local history. Nestled on five acres of native Florida gardens, the museum also offers two historic cottages, a working archaeology lab, Seminole village, tropical orchid house, wildlife displays, a 1910 steam logging locomotive, recreated Seminole War fort and a fully restored Sherman tank from World War II. Located at 3301 Tamiami Trail East -- Naples, FL 34112. Open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. More information is available at www.CollierGov.net/Museum, or call 239.774.8476.
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