Golf Ball Decorating Contest 2025

Bring your decorated golf balls to the museum Dec 2 – Dec 11

All ages are welcome to enter.

Golf balls are purchased from either the Joplin History and Mineral Museum or Schifferdecker Golf Course for $3 each.

 

Rules

Only designated Schifferdecker golf balls purchased from the Joplin History and Mineral Museum or the Schifferdecker Golf Course are eligible for prizes.

 

1. Decorate the golf ball for Christmas.

2. Items can be added to or around the golf ball.

3. The entire decoration cannot be larger than 6” x 6” x 6”

4. Golf balls will be displayed from arrival until December 20.

5. No names are allowed on the entries.

6. All entrants are given a number to place with the golf ball entry.

7. The judges’ decisions are final.

8. Entries must be brought to the museum between December 2 and December 11 during regular museum hours.

9. The winners of the contest will be announced at

   • 12:30 p.m. at the Museum Open House on December 13.

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Prizes

1. All entrants receive a Family Membership to the Joplin Historical Society.

2. First-place winner receives a round of golf at Schifferdecker Course

3. Second- and third-place winners receive golf balls.

4. Every entry receives a certificate.

5. Judges’ decisions are final.

6. Winners are announced and prizes given on December 13 at the Christmas Open House. Winners must claim their prizes in person at the museum by December 20; otherwise, the prize will be forfeited.

Entries will be judged on overall appearance, creativity/originality, neatness/tidiness, and use of materials.

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Judging

Overall appearance 0 – 10 points

Creativity/originality            0 – 10 points

Neatness/tidiness              0 – 10 points

Clever use of materials      0 – 10 points

Total possible:                        40 points