A golf course just isn’t complete without a 19th-Hole. Whether you take advantage of it or not, you can rest assured that it’s there somewhere if you need it…either connected to the pro shop, or in a separate building on the course, or at least somewhere on the premises.
When I was on my quest to play every public 18-hole golf course in my state, part of my experience would be to grab a bite and a beer in the 19th-hole after my round. But there we’re some exceptions: Like when the course had no 19th-hole. Yep, a full-sized, 18-hole course with no restaurant or bar – that always threw me for a loop.
Or sometimes I’d have dinner plans with the wife afterwards – which would quash any chance of me shoving some good tavern fare down my gullet. And sometimes I was the only one from my foursome who had time to stop in the 19th-hole. Not wanting to belly-up to the bar solo, I’d bypass it altogether and just head home.
I surmise the 19th-hole has a whole different meaning to players who belong to a private club. I mean, that group probably feels obligated to spend a decent amount of time at the course after each round (don’t get me wrong, I’m sure it’s a good time with good friends). But what I want to know is how many public course players still spend time in the 19th-hole these days?
A good chunk of a course’s income stems from food and drink sales in the 19th-hole (and merchandise sales in the pro shop). But in this tough economic climate, are we still spending our hard-earned cash in the bar after the round?
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I would say 7 out of 10 times I go to the 19th hole. If it’s a course I have never played before, I stop in but if it’s my regular course, I’m less likely.
Any time I’m involved in a match or game where scores need to be settled, I would say we stop at the 19th hole 100% of the time.
We will see how much this changes once I’m married. haha
Yeah, if your significant other doesn’t play golf too, it’s hard to justify an hour at the bar after you’ve been gone all day!
Can I tell her golf takes 5 hours to play? hahaha.
I’m assuming that’s a reference to this post: http://bit.ly/gg64vo
I stopped going to the 19th hole about 5 years ago… and all because my wife said I better look into renting a room at the course since I’m there so much… at least the marriage has been better ever since. 🙂
The 19th hole allows you the time/opportunity to unwind from a bad day of golf so you don’t take the round home with you! Gives you the opportunity to have bragging rights for a good round of golf. All in all the 19th hole is a pivitol part of a round of golf!