Reset to Perform: CookUnity, Cameron Young & NY Golf Club Redefine Fuel in the TGL Era

Golf is evolving.

With TGL Presented by SoFi ushering in a faster, tech-driven format, the game is no longer just about tradition — it’s about preparation, precision, and performance both on and off the course. And at the center of that shift is an unexpected but powerful intersection: food.

As the exclusive meal partner of New York Golf Club, Cook Unity is redefining how elite athletes fuel themselves. To spotlight that connection, Iron Chef and James Beard Award winner José Garces sat down with NYGC star and PGA Tour standout Cameron Young for a conversation about preparation, mindset, and the power of the reset.

Mise en Place Meets the First Tee

In both golf and the kitchen, preparation builds belief.

Chef Garces spoke about mise en place — the culinary philosophy of having everything in its place before service begins. The work done before the lights turn on is what allows performance to feel composed under pressure.

Young echoed the same mentality from a golfer’s lens.

“The more prep I can do, the more belief I have,” he shared. “I can control everything leading up to hitting the shot. After that, what happens, happens.”

It’s a simple truth that translates across disciplines: confidence isn’t built in the moment — it’s built beforehand.

The Reset Trick: A Bite of Clarity

One of the most interesting insights from the conversation wasn’t about swing mechanics — it was about chewing.

When asked how he resets after a bad shot, Young revealed something surprisingly human: he eats.

“If I’m really mad, one of the things I do is eat something. Chewing and eating can slow you down psychologically. It helps me reset.”

Garces agreed. Food is more than fuel — it forces pause. And in a sport measured in inches, that pause can define a round.

There’s something powerful about that connection. In a high-speed, high-pressure environment like TGL, slowing down becomes a competitive advantage.

Fueling the Modern Golfer

Through its partnership with NYGC, Cook Unity provides chef-crafted meals designed to support high-performance nutrition without sacrificing quality or flavor. In 2025 alone, Chef Garces sold over 1.6 million meals through the platform, proving that restaurant-level standards can scale beyond traditional dining rooms.

Young keeps his nutrition philosophy simple: whole, recognizable ingredients. Clean proteins — steak, chicken, fish — adjusted based on conditions. Lighter meals in the heat. Enough to sustain energy without feeling heavy.

Garces frames it as clarity over restriction.

“Good protein, thoughtfully prepared, gives you sustained energy. It’s not about dieting. It’s about knowing what you’re putting in your body.”

Culture Beyond the Course

The partnership came to life at SoFi Center during NYGC’s February 24 match, where Cook Unity hosted a Chef Night, bringing together players, fans, and culinary storytelling in one space.

This is where golf culture is headed.

Not just scoreboards and swing speeds — but conversations around wellness, preparation, and lifestyle. Food. Performance. Identity.

In the new era of golf, how you fuel is part of how you compete.

And sometimes, the difference between frustration and focus is as simple as taking a bite — and resetting

For more information on Cook Unity: https://www.cookunity.com/

CookUnity is America’s first chef-to-you meal delivery platform, connecting consumers directly with award-winning chefs to deliver restaurant-quality meals straight to their doors. With over 50 million meals served and a network of 180+ culinary talents — including Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chefs — CookUnity combines elevated dining with convenience, sustainability, and performance-driven nutrition.