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
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
By Rob Duca The decision to putt or chip is not usually a difficult one for the tour professional. Tour pros are so adept around the green that in most cases, they will chip the ball, and in most cases, they will hit it stone dead. But that’s hardly the … Read more
Did Keith Gagnon watch Jon Rahm stride up the walkway to Butler Cabin after the Spaniard’s stellar Sunday performance at The Masters earned Rahm his first green jacket? We don’t know. We weren’t there. But Keith Gagnon was, as he has been for the past seven years. Gagnon, who joined … Read more
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
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
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2024
The Port the Course is open, and carts are available.
Golf carts are available for 18-holes before noon and 9-holes before 2 p.m.
The Starboard course is closed for the season.
The Port water filling station is closed for the season.