By Rob Duca Fall is a great time to head to the golf course. The foliage turns the course into a cornucopia of colors, the weather is crisp and comfortable, and the green fees are at reduced rates. But fall golf is different than playing in the scorching heat of … Read more
By Rob Duca There is one shot in golf that professionals and amateurs alike struggle with, and that’s the half-wedge to the green. It’s that awkward distance of around 50 to 80 yards, when a full swing is too much and, sometimes, a half swing is not quite enough. Here … Read more
By Rob Duca When a professional golfer hits the ball into the deep rough, the main issues are that he can’t spin the golf ball or control his distance as easily. But when an amateur finds the rough, it’s an entirely different story. Most amateurs don’t have the strength or … Read more
Even the game’s greatest golfers must make adjustments and accept changes in their game as they grow older. They swing slower, don’t hit it as far, in some cases lose balance, and the nerves aren’t as steady as in their heyday. But with a few tips that take your senior … Read more
Every golfer, whether professional or amateur, has been forced to deal with it on the course. It’s called nerves. Perhaps the match is getting tight and you’ve got to make a three-foot putt to win the hole. Maybe you’re staring at a shot over water, and your knuckles turn white … Read more
by Rob Duca One of the most difficult situations all amateur golfers face is dealing with shots from uneven lies. Adjustments must be made to your stance, ball position and, in extreme cases, even to your swing when dealing with uphill, downhill or sidehill lies. Unfortunately, many amateurs don’t have … Read more
by Rob Duca How many times have you played a great round of golf and come away thinking about that one hole that ruined your score? One of the major differences between pros and amateurs is that a pro knows how to minimize mistakes. Or to put it another way, … Read more
How often have you attempted that hero shot out of the woods or a long carry over water and then said to yourself when it didn’t come off, “I should have just chipped out to the fairway or layed up so I wouldn’t make any worse than bogey?” Understanding … Read more
You’ve probably heard the adage, “Drive for show, putt for dough.” But if you really want to take a little money from your buddies (and shave a few strokes off your handicap), one sure way to do it is to become a great chipper of the golf ball. Most … Read more
Perhaps no shot strikes more fear into the hearts of average golfers than the greenside bunker shot. Without the proper technique and the necessary confidence, all sorts of bad things can happen, from a skulled shot over the green to hitting the ball fat and catching the lip. For … Read more
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
There was a 40 minute frost delay, but the courses are now open and carts are available.
Golf carts are available for 18-holes before 12 p.m. and 9-holes before 2 p.m.
The water filling station on Port has been shut down for the season.