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Alex Elias  Chechessee Creek Club Other than an ace, there may not be a better feeling in golf than knowing a cocktail is waiting for you on the patio after a round with friends and family. Even more so, when it's a signature cocktail. Host of the 1913 U.S. Open, won by Francis Ouimet, and the 1999 Ryder Cup, where the U.S. recaptured the Ryder Cup, thanks to a 45-foot birdie putt by Justin Leonard on the 17th hole, The Country Club’s standing as an iconic American golf course is well-deserved. While TCC's history is extremely well-known, so is TCC's signature drink, a rum-based concoction, fittingly named “The Fernando”, 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 Member at TCC said, "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." A Guest of TCC said, "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." In New York, many clubs pride themselves on their version of a Southside. A signature drink at National Golf Links of America, Shinnecock Hills, Maidstone, Winged Foot, Bedford Golf & Tennis, and Round Hill Club, a member at NGLA confidently said, "National has the best one around." Another Member at NGLA said, "The perfect ending to a round at National is to enjoy a Southside on the patio overlooking the sunset over the water." A Member at Bedford Golf & Tennis 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." Although Chechessee Creek Club doesn't have the history of TCC or NGLA, Chechessee Creek's Creek Tea has quickly become extremely well-known. A Guest of Chechessee Creek described the club and signature drink, saying, "Incredible vibe and experience in an ideal low country setting that's made even better with a deliciously refreshing signature cocktail." As for other notable clubs, Pine Valley, Merion, and Gulph Mills have the Pine Valley, Seminole has the Honeysuckle, Old Town Club has the Old Town Ted and Erin Hills has the Fescue Rescue. While its origin is truly unknown, some believe the transfusion began at Oakmont.
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