![]() Be wary, though: lines for golf on weekend nights can be taxing, so teeing off with the afternoon kiddos might not be such a bad idea, after all. Wrap it up: what are we coming here for? Urban Putt is great for adults who want to reconnect with their childhood spirit (and drink while doing so). The service here is friendly and attentive, with management that cares more about creating fond memories than dollar signs. Smaller bar bites, like corndogs and fried chicken and waffle skewers, are perfect for a tee time snack.ĭid the staff do you right? If you remember the apathetic, high school-age staff of the rundown mini-golf courses of our youth, Urban Putt is a refreshing change of pace. Worth ordering something to eat, too? American comfort food complements Urban Putt’s flare for American kitsch, with its deep dish pizzas (from $23 for 14”), organic beef UP Burger ($14), and jambalaya ($22). How are the drinks? Classics like the Old Fashioned, Moscow mule, and Pimm’s Cup are served on tap ($12), while some more creatively named drinks, like the Fairway to Heaven (made with Bulleit Bourbon, ginger liqueur, Punt e Mes, and lemon) are stirred up on demand. Regardless of the age (or level of intoxication), everyone seems to be having a good time. If you come before 8 p.m., you’ll be sharing the greens with the 21-and-under crowd (toddlers included). So who’s there? It’s mini-golf, so no need to get too dolled up. Its 14-hole layout is modeled after the city's map, and plentiful food and drink options will have you putt-putting the night away.Ĭool. Taking periodic swigs of water alongside whatever else you may be enjoying may not sound like much, but it can go a long way in getting the best out of your game, and more enjoyment out of your round.First impression? Located in the center of the Mission, Urban Putt is San Francisco’s only miniature golf course-making it one of the most niche drinking establishments in the city. “When you run out of energy, you’re going to play bad.” “I’m always drinking water and snacking during my rounds,” Varner says. ![]() Even worse, you’ll wake up feeling awful the next day. It’s easy for golfers to lose track of the fluids they’re losing throughout their round, but if you allow yourself to become dehydrated, your focus and energy levels will both suffer. Stay hydratedĪnd finally, it’s important to remember where the golf is actually taking place: Outside, usually on a hot summer day. Eighteen holes is a long time when you can’t keep the ball on the golf course. The key, he adds, is simply taking it slow. You need to be of legal drinking age to attend and youll get a personalized Grey Goose Vodka soda cocktail with your 21 ticket. “A little bit can help loosen you up…when you over do it, you start hitting the ball everywhere.” The mini-golf experience is being put on by Grey Goose and its coming to four locations in Canada in Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary. “I’m a terrible golfer when I drink too much,” Varner says. Varner says he enjoys having a casual drink on the course with friends, but not so much that he lets the rest of his game implode along the way. Pace yourselfĪ good beverage is designed to be enjoyed in moderation. But it’s not just about quality, it’s also about quantity… 2. Varner says that’s one of the reasons he prefers drinking spirit-based cocktails on the course. “If you have something too heavy sitting in, you’ll feel slow.” “You’ve got to be able to make an athletic motion,” he says. Swinging a golf club can be a physically-demanding task, and you’re not going to feel great doing it if your beverage is making you feel groggy and unathletic. Varner’s first piece of advice is to remember that you’re still out there playing a sport. You can check out all Cutwater’s products right here, and keep scrolling to hear Varner’s advice on how best to enjoy them. Cutwater makes a wide range of canned cocktails, including a new 12-ounce vodka transfusion cocktail - “That one tastes really great,” Varner says - designed specifically for golfers. Those are the questions I put to PGA Tour pro Harold Varner III, who recently signed a deal with Cutwater Spirits. But what’s the right way? Does enjoying a drink on the course at all mean sacrificing your game? We all know the wrong way to drink on the golf course: Too much, too quickly, and too boorishly. And for so many golfers, that entails enjoying a beverage along the way. Unlike, say, soccer, where you’re running around and getting exhausted, golf means playing a sport that’s inherently more social. Welcome to Play Smart, a game-improvement column that drops every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Game Improvement Editor Luke Kerr-Dineen to help you play smarter, better golf.įor so many golfers, one of the joys of the game is the casual nature of the sport. Don't go overboard, and you can get the best of both worlds.
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