Friday night. Nine-fifteen. The course lit up like a movie set, every green glowing that impossible shade of green.
It was a second date. Maybe a third, if you counted the coffee. She had never held a putter in her life and was, by the 4th hole, beating me by two strokes. She read breaks by instinct. She tilted her head, said "it goes left," and it went left. I was falling in love and losing badly, which I've found are often the same thing.
At the turn we stepped off to the patio and ordered. "What'll it be, ladies?" Southwest Chicken Salad. Two forks.
A southwest salad done properly. Crisp romaine. Cheddar jack and seasoned cotija cheese, a double act. Tortilla strips with real crunch. Green onion. Cilantro, bright and grassy. Corn. Pico. Guac, generous, unbothered. Then two dressings, because one would have been timid: a citrus vinaigrette, and an avocado lime ranch so cool and creamy I briefly forgot the score.
She did not forget the score.
On the 15th she faced a downhill putt with a double break, the kind that makes professionals sigh. She looked at it for one second. Tapped it. In.
I signed the scorecard as the loser and handed it to her. She kept it. That's how I knew there'd be a fourth date.
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
West Coast Chicken Wrap
Crispy Chicken, romaine, pico de gallo, bacon, guacamole, topped with our housemade West Coast sauce in a tomato basil wrap. Served with a pickle spear.
$16