Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club is an 18-hole golf course in Melfa, VA with a par of 70. It offers 5 tee sets: blue (6,299 yards, slope 125, rating 70.8), white (6,093 yards, slope 123, rating 69.8), green (5,592 yards, slope 117, rating 67.7), gold (5,223 yards, slope 114, rating 66), orange (3,649 yards, slope 99, rating 59). The hardest hole is #8, a par 4 playing 415 yards from the first tee.
Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club
Melfa, VA
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A straightforward par 4 with a welcoming fairway that gradually narrows as it approaches the green. Bunkers guard both sides of the green, requiring a well-placed approach shot to find the putting surface.
A dramatic par 4 that plays shorter than its yardage suggests, with a sharp dogleg right that tightens the landing area. Water hazards line the right side throughout, making accuracy off the tee essential to setting up a clear approach.
A lengthy par 5 with a fairway that bends gently left and offers multiple birdie opportunities for longer hitters. Strategic bunkering along the left side and around the green rewards precision over pure distance.
The course's most challenging par 4, playing as the #3 handicap hole with a narrow corridor off the tee. Bunkers and hazards frame both sides of the fairway and green, demanding accuracy from start to finish.
A short par 3 with a relatively straightforward approach to a well-bunkered green. The modest length makes this a scoring opportunity, though the greenside hazards punish imprecision.
A par 4 with a clear, honest design that rewards solid striking from the tee. The fairway opens generously, but bunkers frame the green on both sides and demand a precise approach.
A mid-length par 4 with a gentle shape and a fairway that offers room to work. Greenside bunkers on both flanks protect a moderately sized putting surface.
The #1 handicap hole—a formidable par 4 that presents the course's sternest test with length and strategic hazards. Water and bunkers converge around the green, making this a defining hole in the round.
A short par 3 that plays as the course's easiest hole, offering a reprieve before the back nine. The compact design and modest length make it an ideal scoring hole.
The shortest par 4 on the course, playing as the #18 handicap hole with a wide, welcoming fairway. This brief hole offers an early birdie opportunity despite its modest length.
A strong par 4 and the #4 handicap hole with a fairway that demands respect off the tee. Hazards tighten the landing area and frame the green, creating a test of both power and precision.
The #2 handicap hole—a formidable par 4 with length, narrow corridors, and strategic hazards throughout. Bunkers and water guard the approach, making this one of the course's most demanding tests.
A modest par 3 with a short but protected green surrounded by bunkers. Its modest length belies the precision required to avoid the greenside hazards.
A solid par 4 and the #6 handicap hole with a fairway that narrows steadily toward the green. Bunkers on both sides of the approach zone require a well-struck second shot.
A shorter par 4 with a relatively open fairway and approachable green, offering scoring potential mid-round. The straightforward design rewards consistency and steady striking.
A lengthy par 4 with a fairway that demands an accurate tee shot to set up a manageable approach. Bunkers frame both sides of the landing area and surround the green, creating a demanding two-shot hole.
A picturesque par 3 with a compact green protected by strategic bunkers and hazards. Despite its modest length, the tight greenside defenses make this a deceptively challenging short hole.
A strong finishing par 5 that bends right with strategic bunkering throughout the corridor. The length and complexity of the hole create a climactic conclusion to the round, rewarding patience and precision.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| HCP | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | |||
| blue | 387 | 378 | 487 | 411 | 181 | 384 | 392 | 415 | 166 | 3201 | 269 | 400 | 405 | 170 | 400 | 345 | 422 | 178 | 509 | 3098 | 6299 |
| white | 378 | 337 | 480 | 391 | 174 | 376 | 386 | 408 | 141 | 3071 | 265 | 394 | 400 | 162 | 394 | 337 | 396 | 171 | 503 | 3022 | 6093 |
| green | 370 | 291 | 442 | 383 | 167 | 344 | 364 | 361 | 135 | 2857 | 261 | 347 | 362 | 154 | 350 | 285 | 356 | 168 | 452 | 2735 | 5592 |
| gold | 325 | 267 | 437 | 336 | 160 | 303 | 360 | 319 | 129 | 2636 | 226 | 342 | 358 | 118 | 346 | 280 | 354 | 146 | 417 | 2587 | 5223 |
| orange | 232 | 205 | 287 | 232 | 106 | 228 | 235 | 247 | 87 | 1859 | 150 | 238 | 244 | 97 | 240 | 203 | 240 | 74 | 304 | 1790 | 3649 |