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Not Just for Golfers: Boom Restaurant Draws a Broader Crowd

by | Jul 10, 2025 | 0 comments

Boom Restaurant and Bar opened in August 2024 at WestRidge Golf Course in McKinney, but it’s not just for golfers. General Manager Chad Wilks says many guests discover it after golfing, then return with their families. Currently, customers are split evenly between golfers and non-golfers, though Wilks hopes to attract more of the latter.

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