By Rob Duca Fall on Cape Cod might be the best time to play golf. The foliage is eye-popping, the weather is cool and comfortable, and the green fees are lower. But to play well and enjoy yourself in the fall requires adjustments, ranging from how you dress, what clubs … Read more
By Rob Duca Far too often, amateurs bite off more than they can chew when it comes to managing their way around the golf course. Faced with a shot from the woods, an awkward lie or a bunker shot up against the lip, they will attempt the so-called “hero shot” … Read more
Recently, I played a round of golf with three young men just out of college. They were pleasant, courteous and fun to play with, except for one thing: they knew nothing about golf etiquette. It wasn’t due to them being beginners; they told me they regularly golfed three days per … Read more
By Rob Duca The art of scrambling from off the green to save strokes is not really an art at all. It comes with practice. As Gary Player famously once said about his remarkable greenside bunker play, “The more I practice, the luckier I get.” If you work on it … Read more
If you regularly play golf on Cape Cod, you had better learn how to deal with windy conditions. It is often said that the one thing that creates more issues for a professional golfer than any other weather element is wind, because it’s so difficult to predict how it will … Read more
One saying we’ve all heard in golf is “Drive for show and putt for dough.” But without solid iron play, those gorgeous drives and holed putts won’t mean much if you keep missing greens with your approach shots. Hitting solid irons on a consistent basis makes a tremendous difference in … Read more
One of the surest ways to improve your golf game is to work on your conditioning. There is a reason the pros spend so much time with personal trainers or in the gym; when your core is strong and your body is flexible, you will find that producing a powerful, … Read more
A new golf season beckons, and now is the time to begin preparing so that you’re ready to go when you step onto the first tee for the first time. Getting ready for golf season involves preparing your clubs and bag, warming up, and working on your mental game. With that in … 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
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
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-Saturday, November 7, 2026
THE COURSES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED.
**THE TURKEY SHOOT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO COURSE CONDITIONS AND THE FUTURE RAIN**
NEW HOURS! Clubhouse and Driving range open at 7:30 a.m. First tee time is 8 a.m.
18-hole carts are available before 12 p.m.; 9-hole carts are available before 2 p.m.