My mother does not believe in hurrying. Not in traffic, not at the grocery store, and certainly not on a putting green.
A Sunday in May. Warm, breezy, lilacs somewhere nearby. She took four practice strokes before every putt and narrated each one, the way a sportscaster calls a horse race. "Here we go. Looks a little left. Bit of a hill."
On the thirteenth she faced a lag putt of fifty feet, maybe more, across two slopes and a gentle tier. She addressed it for what felt like a fiscal quarter. Then she rolled it, and it wandered, and it wondered, and it settled eighteen inches from the cup. She tapped in for par and said, "See? No hurry."
Lunch, then, on the patio. She ordered the grilled citrus chicken, and so did I, because one does not argue with a woman who just two-putted from fifty feet.
A grilled chicken breast with a citrus glaze, glossy and tangy and gently sweet. Topped with mango salsa, golden and juicy, like sunshine diced into cubes. Over a bed of cilantro lime rice, fragrant and fresh. Steamed vegetables beside it, tender and bright and good for you in a way that doesn't feel like a lecture.
She ate slowly. Naturally.
Then she folded her napkin and asked if I'd like to play the back nine twice.
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