# Golf-Inspired Smash Burgers Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Has a New Birdie Burger for Summer By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2026-06-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdie-burger References: [restaurantnews](https://www.restaurantnews.com/bad-daddys-burger-bar-birdie-burger-060126/)  [Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-white-bleu-burger) is teeing up a tasty new option for summer: the [Birdie Burger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonaldland-meal). Monthly Drop #004 in Bad Daddy's Big Bad Monthly Drops series, the new burger is a country club-inspired summer burger that's perfect for the hot months ahead. The new burger features a seasoned smash patty with turkey bacon, brie cheese, and a fresh arugula salad tossed in Bad Daddy’s housemade white vinaigrette. The burger is also finished with the brand's Greek yogurt-based skinny sauce and served with a lemon wedge on the side for extra brightness in every bite. The brand also recommends pairing the Birdie Burger with a $6 pint of [Samuel Adams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/craft-peanuts) Summer Ale for the perfect combination of bright, citrus flavors. The new Birdie Burger is available now through June 30th. Image Credit: Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 77% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Country Club Casualization:** Golf-inspired flavors translate upscale leisure cues into accessible fast-casual formats, creating space for premium menu storytelling without formal dining expectations. - **Seasonal Smash Burgers:** Limited-time burger drops built around summer ingredients and crisp textures turn familiar comfort foods into collectible menu moments with repeat-visit appeal. - **Lighter Indulgence:** Greek yogurt sauces, arugula salads, turkey bacon, and citrus accents reposition indulgent burgers as fresher warm-weather choices for health-aware diners. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Casual Dining:** Monthly specialty releases give restaurant chains a flexible platform for testing premium ingredients, regional themes, and social media-friendly menu innovation. - **Craft Beer:** Pairing burgers with seasonal ales links beverage discovery to food occasions, expanding the role of beer as a curated flavor companion in casual dining. - **Sports Hospitality:** Country club and golf references create crossover potential between restaurant menus, leisure culture, and sports-themed experiences for younger mainstream consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ballpark-Flavored Burger Drops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ballpark-burger.md) - [Holiday Meal-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-for-the-holidays-burger.md) - [Quesadilla Bun Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashadilla-burger.md) - [Holiday Story-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roast-beast-burger.md) - [German Bratwurst Patty Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bratwurst-burger.md) - [Corn Chip-Topped Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowboy-crunch-burger.md) - [Dippable Mexican-Inspired Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-birria-burger.md) - [Spicy QSR Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bad-daddys.md) - [Monthly Burger Rotations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-bads-monthly-drops.md)