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Alex Elias  Chechessee Creek Club When you're a guest at a private club, it’s often the subtle details that leave the most lasting impression, far outweighing the scorecard itself. At some clubs, these details are as distinctive as a signature cocktail.
If any club is renowned for its signature cocktail, it’s The Country Club (Brookline, MA). The drink — a rum-based concoction known as 'The Fernando' — is named after longtime bartender Fernando Figueroa. Lyman Bullard, the club's president, told the New York Times, "So many guests who have never been to the Country Club have heard about the Fernando. They want one as soon as they get off the course — or they don’t even wait that long." "A round at Brookline is a joy but it is not complete without counting the score and settling any wagers with a few Fernandos in the locker room bar overlooking 18 green. These rum based delights are served best by the friendly creator himself. The first is yummy. Those that may follow are even better," said a Member of The Country Club. "There is nothing quite like finishing a late afternoon round at TCC, heading to the locker room to grab a Fernando and sitting outside watching others hit their approach shot on 18," said a guest of The Country Club. In the world of New York golf, few drinks are more iconic — or more fiercely debated — than the Southside. A signature drink at National Golf Links of America (Southampton, NY), Shinnecock Hills Golf Club (Southampton, NY), and several other prestigious clubs, a member of National Golf Links of America confidently said, "National has the best one around." "The perfect ending to a round at National is to enjoy a Southside on the patio overlooking the sunset over the water," said another member of National Golf Links of America. Extending beyond Southampton, a Member of Bedford Golf & Tennis Club (Bedford, NY) said, "The Southside at Bedford is the taste of summer - finely chopped mint, sweet limeade and dark rum are the perfect combination for the most refreshing cocktail. Also known to help with first tee jitters if you order the floater on top." While Chechessee Creek Club may not carry the same storied history as The Country Club or National Golf Links of America, its signature Creek Tea has quickly become a standout. A guest of Chechessee Creek described the club and its renowned drink, saying, "The vibe and experience are incredible, set in the perfect Lowcountry backdrop, made even better with a refreshingly delicious signature cocktail." As for other distinguished clubs, Prairie Dunes Country Club (Hutchinson, KS) has the Gunch Punch and Old Town Club (Winston Salem, NC) has the Old Town Ted. While the exact origin remains uncertain, many believe the transfusion first debuted at Oakmont Country Club. Today, the historic Pittsburgh club is renowned for its frozen Transfusion.
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