Rain. A soft gray Tuesday afternoon rain, the kind that empties a course and leaves only the stubborn and the romantic.
I was both. I played alone under a borrowed umbrella, the greens slick and quick, every putt running a foot farther than I meant it to. On the eleventh, a long downhill lag with a slope that pulls everything hard to the left, I simply stood there and admired the view.
A stranger under the patio awning called out, "Hit it softer than you think." I did. It died six inches from the cup. Tap-in par. I raised my putter to him like a sword.
He was eating a brisket burger, and he pointed at it like a man sharing a stock tip.
The brisket-blend burger. A 1/2lb triple blend beef patty, thick and serious, the sort of burger that asks you to sit down properly. Your choice of cheese, melted over the top like a blanket over a sleeping dog. Lettuce, tomato and red onion, crisp and sharp and cold. A toasted brioche bun, golden, faintly sweet, holding the whole affair with quiet dignity. And a pickle spear on the side, briny, emphatic, a full stop at the end of a long sentence.
I ordered one. Then I sat beside him and watched the rain dimple the greens.
We never exchanged names. I think of him every time I leave a putt short.
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
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Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Hand-breaded crispy chicken on a toasted brioche bun with sweet heat sauce and pickle chips.
$15
Crispy Chicken Tender Tacos
A hand-breaded chicken tender tossed in a bold hot BBQ sauce, nestled in a warm flour tortilla over a crisp bed of citrus slaw. Topped with cheddar jack cheese and a sliced jalapeno for a fiery finish. Finished with shredded carrots and a pickled onion garnish.
$16
Double Smash Burger
(2) 4oz patties, bacon jam, potato bun, lettuce, tomato, american cheese, and burger sauce. Served w/ house made chips +a pickle spear
$16.50