October. Leaves skittering across the patio like they had somewhere to be. My father, seventy-one, in the cardigan he has owned since the Carter administration, standing over a twelve-foot putt on the seventh green.
He studied it for a long time. Uphill, then a hard left break near the cup. He used to teach me to read greens on the living room carpet with a coffee mug for a hole.
He made it. Of course he did. He has been making that putt my entire life.
Afterward we sat beneath the patio lights and he ordered for both of us, the way he did when I was nine. A 1/2 rack dinner. Tender baby back ribs, slow-cooked until the meat gives up any pretense of resistance, then finished on the grill, so the outside takes on a little char and a little drama. The bones slide clean. You don't so much eat these ribs as accept them.
And beside them, a side of crispy fries. Salted. Hot. Gone too quickly, as good things are.
We didn't talk much. We didn't have to. The scorecard sat between us, his name on top, mine one stroke behind, exactly where it has always belonged.
He wiped his hands, looked at the sky, and said, "Same time next year." I am already counting the days.
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