Ideally we would be playing this golf course in December and not September but we found a nice rate so — “we’re in it to win it”.

One superbly stunning golf hole

This is the most impressive looking golf hole we’ve played to date.

Oak Quarry Golf Club: Hole One

It’s a mere 101 degrees Fahrenheit today but the course is already delivering and worth enduring the “monkey heat”.

This course is really challenging

The topography here is quite interesting

Very fun par three’s

I can smell a “seven” on the scorecard.

Kevy and Bella utilize the high tech navigation

The seats in their carts are the most padded and comfortable Bella and I have experienced.

Huge limestone rock

How green is this course in December?

The Elf’s about to rip a triple off the wall…

Shall I go “short porch”?

“How did the Roadrunner cross the fairway?”

This crazy chicken did a half sprint/half flight transport of his person across our fairway.  Is it possible the goose Bella struck in the breast recently gave him a “heads up”?

Kevy “goes yard”…

Rustic water tower

Another challenging green — with a view

14th hole: stunning golf hole…

Part of the view below hole fourteen

Oak Quarry:  A Back Nine Hole

Joey’s BBQ: Chino, CA

They were established in 1978 and currently have high marks on Yelp.

Joey’s BBQ:  The Smokers

Joey’s BBQ: “Beer Garden” backyard

On this hot evening I wish they would turn the beer garden (their waiting room) into their dining room but it was not to be.  They get nominal ventilation inside of their restaurant.

Joey’s BBQ:  Spiced Watermelon

Salted, herb sprinkling and Cajun type seasoning.

Beef Ribs, Cornbread and Slaw

The beef ribs are probably the moistest, meatiest and the tastiest I’ve had in Southern California.  Additionally, they have good char and smoke.  The mesquite/hickory wood they use in the smoking process may be off-putting to some as mesquite can be a bit harsh if over smoked.  The softer woods are the fruit woods or oak if you prefer more subtle smoke flavor.  I’ve experimented with all of these on my modified Brinkmann cost-cutter smoker and have read up on smoking.

Joey’s BBQ: Davy’s Plate

Their garlic bread is nice quality bread with herb sprinkled on it and a nice garlicky buttery taste.  The red cabbage vinegary slaw was a bit tart for me and I normally don’t like raisins in food but the creamy slaw didn’t speak to me today.  I loved the cornbread which has light sweetness, no corn kernels and is soft and delicious with their soft creamy butter side.

I didn’t try the brisket which looked inconsistent from piece to piece.  Some had nice bark and char and looked moister and others appeared dry.  Truth-be-told, brisket (and beef in general) is hard to grill or smoke as it dries out quickly.  Thus, I give them kudos for getting the beef ribs right and some of the brisket on point.

THE END!!!