Golf sports and leisure
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ple could relax and have a good time – and what better way than with a round of golf and a cold beer!" The combination of brews and birdies has led to a significant uptick in business at Canyon Lakes. The brewery includes a restaurant focused on memorable food in a relaxed setting, and in the early going, 80-90 percent of its patrons were golfers. Lyijynen estimated that in the nearly two years since opening, the dinner/happy-hour crowd is now 75 percent non-golfers. "The brewery is an attraction and is increasing both our restau- rant sales as well as bringing new golfers here," Lyijynen said. "When we talk to golfers, a lot are saying they chose us because they wanted to check out the brewery as well. Many golfers come with the plan of playing golf in the morning then hanging out in the taproom or on the patio for beers after. We have also had out-of- town guests that came up for the brewery and ended up booking a tee time for the next day." Whether you're a golfer with a casual interest in beer or a suds aficionado who enjoys an occa- sional round at your local muni, Canyon Lakes will draw you in and bring you back for more. The Ted Robinson-designed track measures a tight 6,400 yards and offers sweeping views of the San Ramon Valley and Mount Diablo. There's a rotating selection of 18 of their own beers on tap at all times, each with a golf-themed WWW.CGCOA.NET Canyon Lakes Golf Course features a Ted Robinson-designed layout. name - Chunky Bunker Brown, Hackers Haze IPA and Tea'd Up (hops with the classic lemonade-iced tea taste of an Arnold Palmer) among them. Their OB Brown recently took Best of Craft Beer Gold Medal at the Cali- fornia State Fair Beer Competition, among other awards. Canyon Lakes was named California Brewer of the Year at the New York International Beer Competition. Other favorites are the Green Jacket IPA and the Fair- way Gold, a golden cream ale. There's even a Belgian style IPA called Gold Jacket that is made using honey from the property's bee hives. It's clear that they've found a win- ning combination at Canyon Lakes. Business is booming, and golfers and pint tippers alike can't wait to see what's brewing next.