Scratch Pub and Grill at Augusta Ranch Golf Course – Lemonade and Modavi Chardonnay
Photo from Augusta Ranch Golf Club
My wife and I hadn’t played golf in while due to both of us having various surgeries for some time. Since we were watching the grandkids and they were all in school, thought it might be a good opportunity to hit the ball around on the local executive course. Our eldest daughter and family live in the complex at Augusta Ranch Golf Club. We borrowed some sticks and went out to play. The good news is that we both played pain free and enjoyed chasing the little white ball hither and fro. The bad news is the temperature reached 113 degrees while playing! Hottest golf I have ever played bar none.
Photo from Scratch Pub
So when we finished the round we visited the Scratch Pub and Grill. We went in after golf to cool down in the air conditioning and poured down three 16 oz lemonade to hydrate and cool down. It seemed like a very good golf course pub and grill offering with a large variety of foods offered.
Then last evening played Movie Trivia with some of Meghan & Russ’s neighbors and my sister at Scratch Pub and Grill. The theme was “classic movies” for trivia night. Going into the final round we were tied for 1st place. The last question was one in which each table wagered their points up to that point, like Final Jeopardy without knowing the question. We did not come up with the “right answer” however we didn’t finish in last place, so we took that as a win.
Photo ©Michael Kelly
Some good laughs and conversations during the evening. I ordered the Scottsdale pizza which was basil pesto, sliced tomatoes, mozzarella and balsamic glaze with the crust with cauliflower. This was surprisingly excellent.
Photo ©Michael Kelly
While most public “golf course pubs” don’t have a great wine list, their wine list was ok and found a Mondavi Chardonnay. It was not like their “Reserve Chardonnay” but refreshing and bright. The wine was especially good at 6 pm with the temperature still in triple digits at the start of the two-hour trivia night. This Chardonnay came from the Central Coast of California with aromas of lemon, honeysuckle and green apples. Those flavors were converted into tastes in the palate. The finish picked up just a little oak and delicious with the cheese on the Scottsdale pizza.
In conclusion, will play the golf course again when the weather is “reasonable” and will definitely eat at Scratch Pub again.
Sláinte,
Michael Kelly
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