As a writer who traverses the globe covering golf, travel and all things food and beverage — and who racked up 110,000 frequent-flyer miles in 2025 — GOLF contributor Shaun Tolson has visited some of the world’s most famous golf clubs, resorts and best-kept secrets. Below, in Clubhouse Eats, he shares some of his favorite bites and sips from his recent travels.
The research for this column is never a hardship — explorations into exceptional food and drink are hardly a chore. How those discoveries come to be, however, vary by the trip and the experience. In some cases, I’ll simply order what most appeals to me on the menu. If the dish or drink in question is as good as I hoped it would be, then I’ve got something. If not, well … it’s back to the search.
Other times, I’ll make a point of asking what I should order, and I’ll usually heed the advice that I receive. Most of the time, the approach proves its worth, though every now and again I’m left feeling underwhelmed and wishing I had taken charge myself…