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
Golfing in the fall, especially on Cape Cod, can be exhilarating. The courses are in prime-time condition, with plush, carpet-green fairways. The changing colors of the leaves create an eye-popping visual landscape. The crisp, cool temperatures are ideal for walking 18 holes. And with fewer seasonal visitors, it’s easier to … Read more
There are a number of factors every senior golfer must accept as reality. They will not hit the ball as far as they did in their heyday. They will lose the flexibility of their youth, preventing a full shoulder and hip turn. For many, there will be daily aches and … Read more
By Rob Duca The road to a great golf swing begins long before you take back the club. First, there is the grip you take on the club, which is critical, and then there is your posture and position at address. Without all three elements in place, you have little … 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
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
Even the finest golfers can’t control how they perform on a given day. But there is one thing that every golfer can control, whether you’re a single-digit handicap or one who can’t break 100, and that is understanding and following proper golf etiquette on the course. Many a round … 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.