Ten o'clock on a Friday night. The lights over the course humming, the greens gone silver, a crowd on the patio loud enough to drown out a marching band.
I was playing alone. Hole 14, a two-tier green, the cup tucked on the top shelf like a cookie jar a child isn't supposed to reach. I left my first putt short, and it rolled back down to my feet in slow, humiliating fashion.
A stranger on the next hole saw it. He said, kindly, "Firmer." Then he said, "Have you had the Reuben Dog?" I had not. I finished the round in a hurry, found a stool at the bar, and within minutes, I had.
A char-grilled Gleezy Dog on a poppy seed bun, which is a fine beginning. Then warm corned beef, piled on in ribbons. Then sauerkraut, sharp and bright, cutting through everything like good advice from a playing partner. And over the top, the signature Spicy Thousand Island, creamy, a little pink, with a heat that arrives late and stays for the encore.
It was a Reuben sandwich at a deli counter in New York. It was a ballpark in July. It was a hot dog that had read a few books.
Then I went back out for another round. On 14, I hit it firmer. It climbed the tier, wobbled at the edge and dropped.
I looked around for the stranger to thank him. He was gone, like all the best advisors, leaving only a crumpled napkin and the faint memory of corned beef.
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