By AZ Golf Insider Staff
COURTESY TROON NORTH
THE 19TH HOLE
COURTESY WHIRLWIND GOLF CLUB
MADE IN AZ GOLF FOODIES SAVOR THESE NATIVE DELIGHTS
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ver wonder how Arizona’s 19th holes stack up against those in the rest of the country? AZ is regarded as one of the top five golf destinations in America, and the state didn’t achieve that lofty status without great innovations in the kitchen and bar. But what makes Arizona’s 19th holes unique? From time to time, AZGOLF Insider will introduce items made in Arizona that you won’t find on other golf trips. Best of all, these 19th holes are all open to the public. Here is a sampling:
Blackened Shrimp Taco Wedge Salad
Without a doubt, Phil’s Grill at Grayhawk is one of the special 19th holes in AZ. Lefty’s lair earned that
reputation based on a massive menu boasting multiple items that draw golfers to the PGA Tour superstar’s hangout. (OK, the Masters memorabilia helps, too.) Outstanding offerings like the Barn Burger, haystack fries, wraps, bowls, steaks, seafood? Yep, they’re all there. But the item AZGOLF Insider never has seen anywhere else is the Blackened Shrimp Taco Wedge Salad ($18). Sounds like a mouthful, and it IS a magnificent mouthful: shrimp individually blackened to perfection, chilled Iceberg wedge, avocado, black beans, corn, chiles, queso fresco, fresh tomatoes and seasoned tortilla chips garnished with a chipotle ranch dressing.
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Not only does it Phil fill up, it’s also healthy, and Lefty loves to be healthy. And it is not the only salad that is killer at Mick’s. The Southwest Caesar ($13) and the Super Greens Quinoa salad ($16) are firmly entrenched in the amazing category. PBJBB (Peanut butter and jelly buffalo burger)
At first glance, this 19th-hole food item at Whirlwind Golf Club’s Silvik Grill might not seem like a tasty pairing. Wrong-o! The extra-lean buffalo burger is a perfect match when seared with the peanut butter and jelly. You see, Whirlwind’s innovative chef John Farley
It’s hard beat the Dynamite Grille at Troon North Golf Club (above) when it comes to Arizona’s most awesome 19th holes. The same could be said of Whirlwind Golf Club’s Silvik Grill, where the PBJBB (peanut butter and jelly buffalo burger) is one of a kind, complete with the club’s logo seared into the bun.
wouldn’t have it any other way. Farley masterfully combines ingredients for lots of exotic foods, such as Chorizo Fundido ($8, Oaxaca cheese blend, jalapenos, pico de gallo and house chips), Chicharrones ($4, house fried pork cracklins) and Borracho Nacho ($12, Manchego-nacho beer cheese, jalapenos, crema, pico de gallo and beef, pork or chicken). And he makes lot of other interesting sandwiches, like Sriracha turkey ($12) and salmon burgers ($14). But it’s hard to look past the PBJBB, which includes fresh ground buffalo, peanut butter, Fresno pepper jelly, bacon, Cheddar cheese and onions. Keep it wild and crazy, Chef Farley! www.azgolf.org
