My father-in-law does not say much. A nod means approval. A grunt means disappointment. Silence means he's thinking about the stock market.
We played on a crisp Saturday morning in early fall, leaves gathered at the edges of the greens like spectators. He read every putt from four angles, crouched low, one eye closed, as if the green were a document he intended to sue.
On the 7th he faced a twenty-five-footer, sidehill, breaking hard right off a ridge. He hit it. It broke. It dropped. He nodded. Once.
I took that as permission. I ordered us a round of Transfusions, delivered right out to the course.
Every golfer knows the transfusion cocktail, or should. Tito's vodka, smooth and dependable as an old leather bag. Owen's transfusion mix, the drink's whole reason for being, the color of a bruised plum at sunrise. A squeeze of fresh lime juice to sharpen the edges. Simple. Classic as a pleated trouser.
He took a long sip on the walk to the 8th. He looked out at the green, at the slope rolling away from the cup. Then, for the first time in nine years, my father-in-law spoke without being spoken to.
"Good drink," he said. I've been calling him Frank ever since.
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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Coconut Espresso Martini
1800 Coconut tequila, coconut syrup, freshly brewed espresso, garnished with espresso beans and toasted coconut
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Birdie Juice
New Amsterdam gin, cucumber, basil, strawberry monin, simple syrup, lime juice, sprite
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The Island Chick
Bacardi Rum, Gosling's Dark Rum, Disaronno Amaretto, grenadine, mango monin, orange juice, pineapple juice
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