Christopher Hicks is a Wisconsin native who served his apprenticeship in the Milwaukee area and worked as director of operations for GolfTEC Boston until three years ago.
That’s when he made the switch from an urban golf environment to a golf course setting amongst scenic vistas, historic homes, and boats along Cape Cod Bay. Hicks, 38, is the head golf professional at Chequessett Yacht and Country Club in the fishing village of Wellfleet. Chequessett also features a sailing club, asphalt and artificial turf tennis courts, and beachfront weddings and receptions. ”I love Cape Cod, and this part of the Cape is a special place,” said Hicks. “Chequessett is a pretty unique setting on the Outer Cape for a variety of activities. And, oh boy, are there a lot of weddings here!” Getting there is also part of the fun. From Route 6, you wind your way down to Wellfleet Harbor and then up through Chequessett Neck, a route lined with everything that is quintessential Cape Cod. The nine-hole golf course features numerous water hazards and small undulating greens. Yet, it also has many opportunities to hit driver which some short courses don’t have and the ability to shape your shots to-and-from different angles. There’s also separate tees to accommodate 18 holes of play.
“It’s an 82-year-old semi-private club, but it’s a hidden gem,” said Hicks. “With public play, it’s usually vacationers who venture out to the Outer Cape to play a round at Chequessett and another round at Highland Links (North Truro). ”It’s mostly a local, older membership here, and that’s what makes it for me,” added Hicks. “I’m more of a club pro and my job here is to teach. The people here are very nice and down-to-earth. They take a lot of lessons. They’re very receptive to what I have to offer as a teacher.” ”It’s also a very active membership with all the other recreational activities, including a popular junior camp that includes golf, tennis, and sailing. It’s a big difference compared to being in the city.”
Bob DiCesare is the golf writer for The Enterprise in Brockton, MA, and he is also a member of the International Network of Golf.
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