Public Invited to Celebrate Bacon Park Municipal Golf Course 100th Anniversary
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
The City of Savannah and O.C. Welch Golf Properties will host a community celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Bacon Park Municipal Golf Course on Friday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m.
During the ceremony, the City will honor the history of the course and unveil a memorial plaque to the late Willis “Shorty” Cooper. Cooper, who retired from the course after 48 years, was a beloved local mentor to Savannah youth and a gifted golfer who shared his passion for the game with countless people over the years.
Following the ceremony, the community is invited to participate in a family-friendly, fun evening featuring live music, food truck, and fireworks show to culminate the special centennial milestone.
What: Bacon Park Municipal Golf Course Centennial Celebration
When: Friday, Oct. 2, 2026 | 5 - 8 p.m. | Formal ceremony/plaque unveiling; community celebration to follow
Where: Bacon Park Golf Course Clubhouse | 1 Shorty Cooper Dr., Savannah
