Club House Food?

[jaymunson]

Is tournament time the only time that golf courses partake in the offering of quality foods? I am talking of good food, not day old hotdogs you and your pals scarf down between the ninth and tenth tee, in order to get ahead of the turn. No I am talking BLT sandwiches with a pickle spear and fries or a taco bar on Saturday for lunch, or even a little sawmill sausage gravy and biscuits for the A.M. crowd.

These delicious culinary items can be had, can be offered, and simply for a small price. Have you started salivating yet, I have.

Well golf courses have some options to address. Yes, I the Hungry Golfer the voice of the grumbling hungry bellies of all the Jane’s and Joe’s of the golf course, am giving golf courses options. Think about it Courses, these items are inexpensive to purchase, relatively easy to prepare given your current culinary equipment, and can be found at any local grocery store.

The BLT is a slab of bacon, (precooked if your really rushed), lettuce, mayo, sliced tomato and toasted bread. Done. And averaged that up; you can cook this sandwich, one sandwich for about fifty-five cents total, the left over ingredients can still make up to possibly ten more sandwiches. So at the cost of fifity-five cents give or take to make one sandwich, maybe six dollars or so in total cost of ingredients, and averaging about ten to twelve sandwiches per six dollars, we see that one BLT for the golf course, cost about fifty cents total.

Sorry Joe and Jane’s, Courses I bet you could sell those fifty-cent sandwiches for around six to eight dollars. Yeah courses, that is a three hundred and fifty percent profit markup. Now I can say for the taco bar, the same low cost to the Courses with a nice average of price tag associated with it. But, being hungry golfers does not make us stupid golfers. Say you get rid of the old hotdogs and the flash frozen burnt but still frozen hamburgers and replace it with quality foods, we welcome that, but if you place a price tag on the new foods that will siphon cash from wallets, then I can tell you what will happen.

For instance, my cooler fits up to a twelve pack of beer and a sandwich, chips, pretzels and peanuts. That in clubhouse prices is around twenty-five dollars. A lose in profit due to a greedy manager is not good for business.

So Jane’s and Joe’s of this golf world, call up your course and ask, “Hey, can we get some good grub on the menu?” and courses, don’t be afraid of change, satisfy your customers with the triple threat, Golf, Beer, and Good Food.

More from the Hungry Golfer - Jay Munson

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Enjoy

[Lihu]

Is tournament time the only time that golf courses partake in the offering of quality foods? I am talking of good food, not day old hotdogs you and your pals scarf down between the ninth and tenth tee, in order to get ahead of the turn. No I am talking BLT sandwiches with a pickle spear and fries or a taco bar on Saturday for lunch, or even a little sawmill sausage gravy and biscuits for the A.M. crowd.             These delicious culinary items can be had, can be offered, and simply for a small price. Have you started salivating yet, I have.             Well golf courses have some options to address. Yes, I the Hungry Golfer the voice of the grumbling hungry bellies of all the Jane’s and Joe’s of the golf course, am giving golf courses options. Think about it Courses, these items are inexpensive to purchase, relatively easy to prepare given your current culinary equipment, and can be found at any local grocery store.             The BLT is a slab of bacon, (precooked if your really rushed), lettuce, mayo, sliced tomato and toasted bread. Done. And averaged that up; you can cook this sandwich, one sandwich for about fifty-five cents total, the left over ingredients can still make up to possibly ten more sandwiches. So at the cost of fifity-five cents give or take to make one sandwich, maybe six dollars or so in total cost of ingredients, and averaging about ten to twelve sandwiches per six dollars, we see that one BLT for the golf course, cost about fifty cents total.             Sorry Joe and Jane’s, Courses I bet you could sell those fifty-cent sandwiches for around six to eight dollars. Yeah courses, that is a three hundred and fifty percent profit markup. Now I can say for the taco bar, the same low cost to the Courses with a nice average of price tag associated with it. But, being hungry golfers does not make us stupid golfers. Say you get rid of the old hotdogs and the flash frozen burnt but still frozen hamburgers and replace it with quality foods, we welcome that, but if you place a price tag on the new foods that will siphon cash from wallets, then I can tell you what will happen.             For instance, my cooler fits up to a twelve pack of beer and a sandwich, chips, pretzels and peanuts. That in clubhouse prices is around twenty-five dollars. A lose in profit due to a greedy manager is not good for business.             So Jane’s and Joe’s of this golf world, call up your course and ask, “Hey, can we get some good grub on the menu?” and courses, don’t be afraid of change, satisfy your customers with the triple threat, Golf, Beer, and Good Food. More from the Hungry Golfer - Jay Munson  coming soon! Enjoy

Brookside golf course in Pasadna CA has just such offerings every day. I like their New York Steak open face with braised mushrooms with onion rings on top. Sometimes, I share an Irish Nachos with my kids. Good stuff.

[jaymunson]

Here in Kansas City, we are lucky to get something like that even on a tournament day! Please tell me what and Irish Nacho is too??????

[Dave2512]

Depends on the course. My home course is small and items are the typical snack bar fare. Other courses I frequent have a full time restaurant operation and I go there just to eat. Better than the food is no waiting on weekend nights and I can sit on the deck and watch people coming in on 18. All of those  are the newer high end public course designed to feel like a country club. No reason to settle for a BLT. They offer everything from prime rib to house smoked salmon.

[jaymunson]

My home course was the same, I was a member their, and Had that same experience. Dinner at night, back deck watching the 18th hole is my ideal "every night" but here in Kansas City, membership is pricey, and the public courses are no restaurant. So hint my urge to the courses...

[Lihu]

Here in Kansas City, we are lucky to get something like that even on a tournament day! Please tell me what and Irish Nacho is too??????

Like nachos, but with fries. They put: fries; sour cream; cheddar cheese; bacon bits and little bits of green onion. Not bad.

[KrazyTrain18]

My home course has great meals, though I rarely eat at the restaurent there.  Actually most courses in the Vancouver area have great food.

[Beachcomber]

The reality is... People are bringing their own foods and goods to the course.  I myself, always have my own catalog of food and drink that I bring.  It typically consist of the following for an early morning round:

1.) Stop at Starbucks for a venti Pike - drink on my way to the course ($2.50)

- and continue to drink my coffee through the first several holes.

2.) Breakout a banana that I brought from home ($0.35??) typically on the front 9.

3.) Drink a Gatorade ($1) around the turn.

4.) Eat a protein bar ($2) around the turn.

5.) Drink a bottle of water ($1) on the back 9.

6.) Munch on an apple ($1) on the back 9.

So for ~ $8 I can eat relatively healthy and stay hydrated for my round of golf.  Therefore, I don't really eat at a golf course.  When I play in the men's league once a month... I will stop in and have a cold beer with the guys after the round.  And sometimes if it is a long day (6hr round is not unheard of for these tournaments)... I'll grab a sandwich too.  But for the most part... I don't purchase anything from the course.

I go to the course to play golf.  Please properly allocate the money that goes into your food and beverage and spend more on keeping the grounds clean and ready for golf.  Because I ultimately come to play golf.  Not eat and drink.

[Dave2512]

I don't spend much time if any consuming food on the course. IMO the benefit of having a decent bar/restaurant on the site is to have some place to go afterwards or to just hangout. We use the club for bday parties and holidays etc. because it's nice and so much money has to be spent there anyway. I'm not a member anymore but I still have my parents book events there because it's affordable and there is never a hassle getting something scheduled.

I support the restaurants on our local courses because the food is a step up from a chain restaurant and unless you go overboard it's affordable. Many offer coupons via email if you are registered to book on-line tee time. I just received one today for a free bucket of balls and $5 off any food order of more than $25. Two people can eat a good burger, salad and 2 draught beers for $25. I get that same coupon once a month. The $5 coupon pays for the beer and I get there early to hit some balls and putt. This particular course has 3 practice greens, one with balls supplied for chipping. Heck we go there in the winter because they have a nice big fireplace in the lounge. Keeps us among the golf community all year.

[jetsknicks1]

Hot dog & a beer at the turn. If we're going to eat lunch after the round we'll normally head to one of the local watering holes.

[zipazoid]

Originally Posted by jaymunson

Here in Kansas City, we are lucky to get something like that even on a tournament day! Please tell me what and Irish Nacho is too??????

I am partial to the Irish seven-course meal.

Fries and a six-pack.

[Lihu]

I am partial to the Irish seven-course meal. Fries and a six-pack. :-D

Sounds pretty good too. I take my whole family to golf, or rather the kids take me, so it turns out to be a good outing for the family. Family food is nice. If I go by myself or just with my son, I usually take the more Spartan approach. Water only. So, I guess if more public courses want to cater to whole families, they should probably provide what the thread starter asked of them, good food selection and a separate bar.

[dak4n6]

I also don't eat while I play. I like to stay focused on my game (sorry if that sounds 'snobby', or like I'm taking the game too 'seriously'). Just water to stay hydrated, and then I pig out after the round.

[NuclearMike]

I just try to stay hydrated since the heat and humidity cause me to dehydrate.  I used to drink a couple of quart bottles of Gatorade during the round until I looked at the back panel. Two kinds of sugar along with water are the main ingredients.  Now it's Propel Zero flavored water with some nutrients and no sugar.  I don't routinely eat at the course, just a light meal at home before I play, so I don't know that a more diverse menu would change that for me..

[BuckeyeNut]

Originally Posted by jaymunson

Here in Kansas City,

What are you talking about? Plenty of public courses in the KC area and in any city offer great food! Many public courses have full service restaurants, and it depends on where you choose to play.   Is it a Swope Park kind of place, or Shoal Creek?

I'll sometimes order menu items in lieu of the traditional dog or pre-made turkey sandwich at the turn, but I always order by phone before making the turn so it's ready "to go" when I make the turn.  One of my pet peeves are golfers who sit down to eat at the turn unless it's the group we are following....then we skip right on past them

PS

Like many of you, I tend to avoid eating much while playing golf, but sometimes after a "late night" and the early tee time that follows at 630am............I need to eat something in a bad kind of way after 9 holes!!  HEHEHE...I've been known to order a full meal on occasion.  I'll call it in so the kitchen has enough time to pepare and have it boxed up/ready to go when we make the turn.