A first date at ten in the morning is a brave thing. No candlelight to hide behind. No dim corners. Just sunshine, a putter and the truth.
He arrived in white sneakers and announced he had never played. Then he drained an eight-footer on hole 1 with the calm of a surgeon. I three-putted. He was gracious about it, which was worse.
By hole 9, a downhill slider that broke twice, I had stopped trying to impress him and started simply enjoying him. That, I am told, is the secret to most things.
At the turn we took a break on the patio. He ordered the Avocado Toast and insisted I try it. "A second fork, ma'am?" the server asked. I said yes before he could.
Toasted sourdough, with a proper crunch. Fresh guacamole spread across it, green as a freshly cut putting surface. Lemon herb arugula, bright and lively. Roasted tomatoes, soft and sweet. A ribbon of balsamic glaze, dark and glossy. A snowfall of parmesan cheese over the top. And beside it, a fresh fruit cup, cheerful as a Sunday.
It was light. It was elegant. It was the best avocado toast I had ever eaten, and frankly more put together than I was.
He beat me by nine strokes. On the walk to the parking lot, he asked when we were playing again. The scorecard is still on my refrigerator.
Customer reviews
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Came for the putting, stayed for the food. The double smash burger is unreal, crispy edges and that bacon jam. We ended up sitting on the patio for two hours after our round.
Jessica M.
Winter Garden
Ordered a round of BarTender's Choice cocktails from the course and they found us on the 11th. The Birdie Juice is dangerously good. Already planning our next visit.
Marcus T.
Nashville
The kids ran between the playground and our table the whole time. Tenders were hot and crispy, and they were thrilled with the chips. Easiest family night we've had in months.
Alicia R.
Dallas @ The Colony
Honestly didn't expect a golf spot to have food this good. The ahi tuna nachos and miso salmon were both a hit. The course itself is legit too, real breaks and tiers.
Dan P.
Palm Beach
Brunch on the patio before an early round is our new Sunday thing. Chicken and waffles with Mike's Hot Honey, a Hair of the Bird, and a lag putt I'm still bragging about.
Priya K.
Orlando
Lost at cornhole, won at ping pong, and the wings made up for both. Staff kept checking on us without hovering. Great spot for a group.
Chris L.
Tampa
The Tequila Creamsicle tastes like summer camp for adults. Paired it with the Korean steak tacos after our round and watched the sunset from the patio. Perfect night.
Morgan B.
Winter Garden