Royal & Ancient
Chappaquiddick Links
Royal Chappy is not a golf course - it is an experience you will never forget.
North Neck Road, Edgartown, on the island of Chappaquidick
508-627-2729
9 Holes
Disclaimer:
This course belongs in its own category and our review is unapologetically biased as we are massive fans of this place and the people who run it.
Design
BIRDIE
The design prioritizes fun with mostly par 3s and two par 4s sprinkled in.
Holes range from 65-290 yards.
Apparently the course founders constructed several dozen holes. Now we’re left with the best nine!
Playability
EAGLE
One of the most fun courses we’ve ever encountered.
Fun for all ages and skill levels.
Views
PAR
At the course highpoints, there are peekaboo views of the water in the distance, but when you are playing Chappy, you are in a tree-enclosed make-believe world where you can forget that the outside world even exists.
Vibe
HOLE IN ONE
The Chappy vibe is off the charts…
Playing the Chappy course is just part of the experience. Your trippy adventure begins when you take the 2 minute ferry to Chappaquidick Island. If you are lucky, someone from the course will pick you up in one of their signature vehicles: Mr. Pickles or Tofu. Unfortunately, the larger VW bus, Lord Haggis, retired in late 2021.
Your short road trip will take you down a mysterious, tree-lined, winding dirt road.
You’ll know you are at your destination when you see the majestic (one-room) clubhouse (shack) rivaled only by the great private clubs of the bygone era.
Condition
PAR
The course is literally run by one person – Brad. It is truly incredible that one guy can keep the course looking great all year long.
The greens are the best part. These are mature targets that roll true, but keep you on your toes.
Practice Areas
N/A
There are no designated practice areas other than the course itself!
19th Hole
BIRDIE
Like the practice areas, the course itself feels like a 19th hole. Your celebration of your round begins with your first shot!
We suggest grabbing a beer (or 12) from the starting shack (before, during, or after your round) and listening to the Chappy staff tell stories of the course’s incredible history.
Logo
EAGLE (actually we’re not sure why kind of strange looking eagle or seagull Sir Reggie is…)
Not only does the Chappy logo look cool on just about anything, Sir Reginald, has some serious personality. Just ask him.
Memorability
HOLE IN ONE
The Royal & Ancient Chappaquidick links are unforgettable.
Chances are that you won’t remember your shots or your score, but you will take the Chappy vibes with you forever.
Join us on our quest to play all of the courses on Cape Cod. Here’s a handy reference of all of the public and private options. How many have you played? Which course (and logo) is your favorite?
Poster is 16 inches wide x 20 inches high.
(Frame not included, but shipping is!)
