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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.
After closing in {{date needed}}, the Goofy Golf property was occupied briefly in [[19982005]] by the [[Daily Grind]], an Internet café and music venue, which closed in after their previous location was damaged by [[2006Hurricane 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==
[[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 30June 17]], [[19982005]], an Internet café and concert music venue called the [[Daily Grind]] opened in bought the Goofy Golf locationafter their previous venue was severely damaged during [[Hurricane Ivan]].<ref>[http://205.152. 130.14/or_1.asp?ubook=5662&upage=1025 Property record]</ref> Citing "inconsitancies [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]].
==Attractions==