38% match
For BLUE tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for The Captains Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
49
49 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
203
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Starboard Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Starboard, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Scoring 25%Distance Control 24%Precision 18%Aim 17%Accuracy 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.6
Average HCP
10.7
Minimum HCP
31.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Starboard
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting30 min
Putting Aid: Alignment Sticks, Ball Gate, 50 in a Row
Make 50 putts in a row from in between two alignment sticks and through the ball gate.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. One bucket of balls per player is needed.
Driving Range31 min
Driver | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Starboard.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
contact@captainsgolfcourse.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
1000 Freemans Way
Course Description
The Captains Golf Course operates as a public golf facility on Cape Cod in Brewster, Massachusetts, featuring two 18-hole tracks, the Port Course and the Starboard Course, offering 36 holes at one location. The course is described as Cape Cod’s premier public facility with PGA professionals available for lessons, a full Pro Shop, and restaurant amenities for outings and banquets. It serves both recreational golfers and organized groups visiting Cape Cod, with infrastructure to host memberships, tournaments, golf outings, and special events. Located on the Mid-Cape Highway with easy access from Providence and Boston, it positions itself as a friendlier, high-quality golf experience on Cape Cod.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Geoffrey Cornish/Brian Silva
Opened
1985
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.4(244 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Starboard, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for BLUE
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady pressure from long par fours and reachable par fives where tee strength and iron accuracy collide, amplifying bogey risks on key tough holes amid high slope demands. Players face repeating safe-versus-aggressive calls that test patience and precision for sub-bogey scores.
B
BLUE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726776 yards6196 metersCR 73.1Bogey 97.5Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 48.6 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.9 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 162 | 518 | 451 | 213 | 303 | 533 | 404 | 366 | 3326 | 371 | 218 | 358 | 530 | 397 | 395 | 468 | 179 | 534 | 3450 | 6776 |
R
RED Tee
Gender: MalePar 725359 yards4900 metersCR 66.4Bogey 88.5Slope 119
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 32.9 · BR 44.1 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.4 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 306 | 91 | 431 | 362 | 120 | 248 | 451 | 323 | 295 | 2627 | 302 | 149 | 292 | 457 | 317 | 309 | 357 | 112 | 437 | 2732 | 5359 |
W
WHITE Tee
Gender: MalePar 726198 yards5667 metersCR 70.4Bogey 93.9Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.8 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.1 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 9 | — | 4 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 352 | 131 | 491 | 401 | 178 | 287 | 507 | 370 | 322 | 3039 | 344 | 182 | 326 | 481 | 378 | 361 | 427 | 156 | 504 | 3159 | 6198 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Starboard
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 49 Programs
% match to course practice profile39% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
40% match
For BLUE tees
See landing and roll, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy32%
Visualization24%
40% match
For BLUE tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
12 Week Flagship Program for Starboard
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Starboard. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Week 2≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
3-Wood Dispersion Control For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Check your setup: avoid fat or thin shots
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Reduce Short Misses Through Alignment
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Keep Par Safe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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Get Started48% match
For BLUE tees
Improve 3-wood accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision34%
Dispersion25%
Scoring15%
53% match
For BLUE tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Hit intended line, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control14%
64% match
For BLUE tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
42% match
For BLUE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
66% match
For BLUE tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment23%
Scoring23%
Aim20%
71% match
For BLUE tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Precision23%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
69% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
59% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy32%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
54% match
For BLUE tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim32%
Alignment28%
Scoring27%
77% match
For BLUE tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Accuracy18%
76% match
For BLUE tees
Feel the distance, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Aim17%
Dispersion16%
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Get Started55% match
For BLUE tees
Pick landing spot, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring21%
Alignment15%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
48% match
For WHITE tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP7 drills
Scoring36%
Aim15%
Precision11%
50% match
For WHITE tees
Visualize perfect mixed, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
61% match
For WHITE tees
Master driver length, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
18% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid fat or thin shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision30%
Trajectory25%
39% match
For WHITE tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
42% match
For WHITE tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
65% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the green, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim23%
Scoring21%
70% match
For WHITE tees
Avoid 3-putt, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control14%
Scoring14%
69% match
For WHITE tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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For WHITE tees
Vary landing spot, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy17%
Scoring13%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min7 HCP3 drills
Precision31%
Aim28%
Dispersion17%
54% match
For WHITE tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Aim30%
Alignment20%
Scoring19%
66% match
For WHITE tees
Pitch close, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP6 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
72% match
For WHITE tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Precision17%
Aim14%
68% match
For WHITE tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP6 drills
Distance Control34%
Accuracy18%
Precision12%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control22%
Aim19%
36% match
For WHITE tees
Thread the needle, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
64% match
For WHITE tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
67% match
For WHITE tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
55% match
For WHITE tees
Approach from hazards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Trajectory30%
Distance Control25%
Scoring20%
62% match
For WHITE tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
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For RED tees
Hit intended line, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Distance Control25%
Scoring15%
58% match
For RED tees
Thread the gap, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP4 drills
Distance Control25%
Precision23%
Dispersion17%
63% match
For RED tees
Can you stop the ball close from the sand?
Short Game23-26 min23 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Aim21%
Dispersion10%
69% match
For RED tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
50% match
For RED tees
Stay on fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
40% match
For RED tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics19%
Aim16%
68% match
For RED tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring37%
Aim17%
Alignment13%
76% match
For RED tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy18%
Precision15%
65% match
For RED tees
Chip through gate, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Starboard
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Starboard
Get answers to common questions about playing Starboard and what to expect.
How difficult is Starboard for mid-handicap golfers?
Starboard is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 131.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 73.1 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Starboard?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6068 yards. The back tees extend to 6776.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Starboard?
With a course rating of 73.1 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Starboard and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6776.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Starboard and how should I play it?
Starboard is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Starboard strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 131.0 and yardage reaching 6776.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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