Welcome to the Hall of Fame

Learn the history of the Hall from its roots in Pinehurst and understand what members have to achieve in order to be inducted. You'll learn what it takes to get ready for each year's Induction Ceremony and some of the memorabilia from past years' festivities.

Spirit of the Game
This larger-than-life presentation of "The Passion to Play" sets the tone for your visit through the Hall of Fame. Gripping narrative and powerful imagery tug at the core of every golfer, novice or pro.

The Royal and Ancient Game
Learn about more than five centuries of golf lore, from its formative years in Scotland to its global expansion, by exploring the early stick-and-ball forerunners that preceded the modern-day game. Then stroll across a life-size replica of the famous Swilcan Burn Bridge, modeled after the original at the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, before indulging yourself in the history of The Open Championship and The R&A itself.

Championship Moments Theater
This stirring, 10-minute video transports you back in time to give you a greenside seat at some of the most compelling shots and iconic moments ever played out on a golf course. Witness the likes of Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Nancy Lopez and Kathy Whitworth at the height of their golfing prowess.

Recent Inductee Exhibits
These exhibits feature an array of memorabilia that represents significant moments in the most recent inductees' lives, plus large plasma screens showcasing highlights from their careers on and off the course.

Trophy Tower
One of the World Golf Hall of Fame's most recognizable features is its tower, which holds collection of the game's most storied treasures. Golf's major championship trophies, as well as THE PLAYERS Championship, U.S. Amateur and World Golf Championship trophies, are on display.

Wall of Fame
The center of the museum is Shell Hall, where members of the World Golf Hall of Fame are honored on an 88-foot-long "Wall of Fame." Each member is featured with a bronze relief plaque in his or her likeness and a brief summary of each member's respective career gives a perspective on the greatest contributors the game has ever seen.

Shell's Wonderful World of Golf
Learn the history of this famous and long-running television series and its impact on the game while watching historic footage of legends like Gene Sarazen and Sam Snead. Then get your time under the lights as you putt on a major championship-speed green while an announcer calls the action and a gallery 'oohs and ahhs' your every stroke.

Golf Around the World
Want to play the Old Course at St. Andrews? Firestone Country Club? The Plantation Course at Kapalua? You challenge all of the above and many other renowned courses in our golf simulator. Bring your swing, using real clubs and balls courtesy of Wilson Staff and Cleveland Golf, and find out how well you would fare as you navigate your way around some of the world's elite courses.

Member Locker Room
The Member Locker Room features authentic, life-size lockers, one for each World Golf Hall of Fame members. These ever changing exhibits showcase items contributed by the members, their estates and other donors, telling little-known stories from the members' careers and their personal lives. Items include golf bags, clubs, trophies, badges and some very unique personal items including fly rods, baseball bats, a football, torn money, a Barbie doll, a red sequined evening dress, a cow bell and much more!

Putting Course (outdoors on the Walk of Champions)
The 18-hole, natural-grass putting course is one of the Hall of Fame's two outdoor exhibits that let you put your skill to the test at the home of golf's greatest players. Speed, line and a steady hand all come into play as you wind your way around the course attempting to better par. (One round is included in your Hall of Fame admission.)

Challenge Hole (outdoors on the Walk of Champions)
Put your game to the test by stepping to the tee at the Hall of Fame's Challenge Hole. The Challenge Hole is an island green reminiscent of the famed 17th hole at the Tournament Players Club at Sawgrass. Can you pull off the short, yet testing, 132-yard shot over water and find the green? If you can land two on the green, you win a special limited edition Induction Ceremony print! (additional charge applies)

Walk of Champions
Surrounding Kelly Lake is a quarter-mile brick walkway known as the Walk of Champions. Walk of Champions contains authentic Hall of Fame member signatures etched in granite. Take a stroll or relax and reflect on benches conveniently located around the lake.