There is a particular sound a seven-year-old makes when he makes his first par. Somewhere between a cheer and a gasp. I heard it on the 8th hole, on a windy Sunday in late September, and I'll hear it for the rest of my life.
Leo had been struggling. Three strokes here. Five strokes there. One memorable seven on a two-tiered green that seemed, to him, personally unfair. But on the 8th he lined up a short putt, slightly downhill, took a deep breath like I'd shown him, and stroked it in.
Par. A real, honest par. He circled it on the scorecard so hard the pencil went through.
After the round there was only one way to celebrate, at a patio table within sight of the playground. Kids Mac & Cheese. The classic. Nothing fancy, nothing clever, nothing trying to be anything it isn't. Just mac n cheese, warm and comforting, the dish that has been making children happy since before I was one. Chips on the side, crunchy, ready to be stacked into a tower and then destroyed.
He ate with a focus he had never once applied to homework, as if it were the best mac and cheese on earth, one eye on the slide the whole time.
"Dad," he said, fork in the air, cheese on his chin. "Do pros get mac and cheese after a par?"
I told him only the very best ones do.
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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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Kids Tenders
Crispy, hand-breaded chicken tenders served with chips
$9
Kids Grilled Cheese
Melted American and Mozzarella cheese on butter toasted bread.
$9
Kids Cheeseburger
1/4 lb beef patty, american cheese, on a toasted Martins Potato roll, served with chips.
$9