Boozer's Review Vol. 2 - Ritz-Carlton Members Club

Welcome to second edition of our Boozer's Golf Review! We found out this week that Buchert also wants to poach credit for this idea, which would maybe make him a part owner of it. If it does, then congrats on getting whatever percent of zero dollars because this thing is still worth as much as a claim that a pool pump proves a ball is in bounds.

Ritz-Carlton Members Club

Will they serve me beer before 11 AM, or do I need to bring my own?

This place was fully ready to sell when we arrived in the morning, which makes sense because each drink brings in a lot of revenue. John got a double screwdriver before the round with ease which made his practice facility experience even more enjoyable. He was even able to start a tab in the clubhouse that would work for him on the course and after the round. The second part of the question will be answered a little later.

Is there a cart girl?

More like a cart lady, and she was great at her job. Drink service was quick and friendly. She even called in some hot dogs for the Reases to pick up at the turn. She helped us out getting some post-round beers in the clubhouse, too. Cart coolers were glorious so we didn't have to deal with plastic bags dripping water everywhere as the ice melts. These are the amenities the Boozer really appreciates on the golf course.

How expensive is it?

It sure wasn't cheap. If you went out there particularly thirsty, you'd leave particularly broke. Liquor was around $13/drink and domestic beers were $5 each. That said cart coolers were full of ice, so if you did happen to find a couple Budweisers in your bag when you got out there you'd be able to cool them down and enjoy them during the round. You might also make use of your bag bourbon and get a Sierra Mist to mix to your precise taste. Yes, I said Sierra Mist. They only have Pepsi products out there, so be careful if you order mixed drinks with sodas. So back to the first question, you might want to bring your own to supplement the booze orders you'll make. Food in the clubhouse was pretty typically priced if you needed a post-round snack to reestablish a base.

So what's the verdict?

This place was awesome, but also on the expensive side. That said, you expect higher prices at nicer places, and this was way up there for our league standards. Bar seemed to have a decent scotch and bourbon selection, too. Overall, excellent experience if you came prepared (foreshadowing an off-season post on some Boozer hacks for course preparation) and a good buzz was had by those who sought it. I didn't drive home. 4 cold beers out of 5, and one of them was out of Faz's +10 pitcher.

I'd also like to note that there was a Wawa down the road for roadies, but they didn't have the staple roadie/morning drink of the Boozer's Review in stock. Wawa gets one cold roadie with no ice out of 5 for only having the booze Arnold Palmer drink and raspberry Twisted Teas. Really weak effort, Wawa.

Next week is the official Boozer event of the season, so get your bag bourbon and beer pockets filled up for the Hangover. No booze sold until an hour after the first group tees off. Check back for the review of Temple Terrace next week, too.