September Golf Recap: 9 courses, 6 new checks, and one West Coast detour. I sprinted through Cape Cod with a four-day run and squeezed in Whitinsville plus a Walker Cup–adjacent round at Poppy Hills. Quick hits on conditions, vibe, difficulty, and a honest nitpick or two so you can plan your own fall golf.

Chapters
00:00 – Intro: 9 courses, 6 new checks, what to expect
01:46 – Format tweak (why the Cape courses are quick hits)
02:48 – Poppy Hills (Pebble Beach): NCGA price model, 5 par-3s, short-grass heaven
07:31 – Whitinsville (Donald Ross): big-feel nine, great greens, “golf club” vibes
10:47 – Cape trip setup (4 days, base in Yarmouth at The Uncommoner)
12:08 – Farm Neck (Martha’s Vineyard): restoration complete, views + strong inland holes
12:53 – Paul Harney (side quest): par-60, beginner-friendly, fast lap
14:20 – Eastward Ho!: wild land, wind, fast expanded greens, is it a "play every day course?"
16:11 – Highland Links: true New England links feel, secret tees, views.
19:06 – Chequessett: excellent 2–5 stretch, flooding fixes planned, charming/rustic
21:27 – Dennis Pines: Classic Cape Cod golftidy under trees, odd stretch of holes (10–12), tougher back nine
23:12 – Bayberry Links: open look, hidden penalties, limited vistas
26:29 – Wrap-up: shoulder-season notes + where to play next

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Question of the week
What’s your favorite Cape Cod fall route—and which of these should I deep-dive next?

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