October. A cold front had come through overnight, and the afternoon wind was carrying leaves across the course like it had somewhere important to be.
I was on the 14th, staring down a sidehill putt that broke a full cup and a half, when a stranger on the next green called over. "Wind's pushing it," he said. "Play more break." I don't take advice from strangers. I played more break. It went in.
I bought him lunch on the patio before either of us played the 15th. It seemed only fair.
We both ordered the Grilled Shrimp Caesar Salad. Shrimp off the grill, warm against the chill. Romaine, cold and crisp, standing up to the wind. Parmesan shaved over everything like the first snowfall of the season. A crouton crumble that gave every bite a little crunch, a little ceremony. And Caesar dressing, rich and savory, the way a good Caesar should be, the way they've been since before either of us was born.
He told me he used to putt on a carpet in his first apartment, aiming at a coffee mug. Hours a night. Thirty years ago.
"It shows," I said.
He finished his shrimp, shook my hand, and walked back out toward the 15th. I never got his name. I still play more break.
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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Caesar Salad
Romaine, parmesan, crouton crumble, caesar dressing
$12
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa, avocado, carrots, roasted corn, red onion, cotija cheese, tomato, arugula, citrus vinaigrette and a balsamic glaze.
$15
Southwest Chicken Salad
romaine, cheddar jack + seasoned cotija cheese, tortilla strips, green onion, cilantro, corn, pico, guac, citrus vinaigrette and avocado lime ranch
$16