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Swing by the 19th Hole?

Monday, July 18, 2022 | 50 Views |

When the restaurant rebranded in 2020 to the name; 19th Hole, I found the name to be memorable. Only on a recent morning of visiting the establishment for the umpteenth time, did I realise the significance of the name.

It is the 19th Hole of golf after playing or being on an 18 holes course. So ideally, it’s an extra or final hole after the final hole. Very quirky naming of a restaurant at a Golf club.

My guests and I were ushered to a beautifully set table, with heaters that were switched on as soon as we took our seats.

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