It’s a beautiful autumn day and you are playing a round at the Captains. Maybe you are playing with your regular foursome or maybe your playing partners have driven down from Boston to enjoy the spectacular fall weather. It doesn’t really matter which because invariably someone in your group will … Read more
By Rob Duca Fall can be a wonderful time of year to golf, especially on Cape Cod. The temperature is cool, with little humidity. Tee times are usually easier to access. And rates for greens fees have dropped. But you must adjust to the conditions in a variety of ways, … Read more
The surest way to shoot lower scores is by shaving strokes around the green. That can be done in a variety of ways: by avoiding three putts, by chipping the ball closer to the hole, by escaping cleanly from a bunker or simply by remaining composed under pressure. Here are … Read more
By Rob Duca When you live in a climate where the golf season is relatively short, it seems counter-productive to complain about the heat. But the dog days of August are real, and learning to play your best when the sun is beating down on you and the humidity is … Read more
By Rob Duca For most mid- to high-handicappers, striking the ball cleanly from a tight lie is one of the most intimidating shots they will face. The average golfer tends to feel more comfortable and confident when the ball is resting nicely on a cushion of grass, making it … Read more
On June 17, 2024, Captains Golf Course hosted a number of significant qualifying events for both the U.S. Senior Women’s Open and the U.S. Girls’ and Junior Amateur Championships. Showcasing exceptional talent, various New England golfers secured their spots in these prestigious tournaments. As a premier golfing destination on Cape … Read more
If you’re a golfer playing on Cape Cod, you know that wind is simply part of the deal. If the wind blows your game off course, you will find it difficult to play consistently. Here are some tips for how to handle windy conditions, especially when the wind is howling … Read more
What is your practice routine when you go to the range? Do you even have a routine or do you simply pull out your driver and start pounding golf balls? Unlike the pros, who have a strategy and purpose with every ball they hit even while practicing, many amateurs have … Read more
Is there a golfer alive who doesn’t want to get more distance from their tee shots, to channel their inner Rory McIlroy and send the ball soaring 300 yards, to look at every par-5 as an easy birdie opportunity? Although driving the golf ball 300 yards is beyond the capability … Read more
Fellow Members of Captains! It is hard to believe that summer weather and the annual tourist surge on the Cape are in our rearview mirror! As the Captains’ Fall season begins, so will the migration of our Cape Cod golfing snowbirds seeking warmer weather and softer greens. For us year-rounders … Read more
Friday, December 20th, 2024
The golf course is open with no delay, carts are available.
The Starboard course is closed for the season.
The Port water filling station is closed for the season.