38% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
181
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
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+5 more
Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club, 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 26%Distance Control 22%Precision 20%Aim 15%Accuracy 15%
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.
17.7
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
31.1
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: on the Fringe [Long]
Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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 | Y Area
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Rough | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped rough grass; one bucket from the uphill slope and one bucket from the downhill slope.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Uphill/Downhill
Up to 5 players 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 Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
esycc@verizon.net
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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
14421 Country Club Rd, Melfa, VA 23410, USA
Course Description
Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club is a coastal private club in Melfa, Virginia, offering an 18-hole golf course and a range of recreational amenities. Members and guests enjoy tennis and pickleball courts, a swimming pool, marina facilities, and sailing or boating opportunities on Pungoteague Creek, complemented by golf and pickleball lessons. The club features a clubhouse with dining options at Mariner’s Pub and the Blue Heron Dining Room, plus seasonal menus, wine dinners, and special events. It also hosts weddings and social gatherings, with family and individual memberships providing access to recreational activities and a vibrant community.
18-hole golf course • yacht club • marina • pickleball courts • tennis courts • swimming pool • golf lessons • sailing • private club • family memberships • club dining • seasonal menus • wine dinners • special events • weddings • Pungoteague Creek • va coastal club • melfa golf • historic clubhouse • country club • golfing • recreation • dining • social events
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Edmund B. Ault, ASGCA
Opened
1960
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda
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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 Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady par four tests that pressure tee shots and irons for consistent scoring. Shorter par threes provide relief while par fives add reachable risks if drives falter.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 706299 yards5760 metersCR 70.8Bogey 94.0Slope 125
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 46.9 · Slope 124
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 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | — | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 387 | 378 | 487 | 411 | 181 | 384 | 392 | 415 | 166 | 3201 | 269 | 400 | 405 | 170 | 400 | 345 | 422 | 178 | 509 | 3098 | 6299 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 705592 yards5113 metersCR 67.7Bogey 89.7Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.7 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 33.9 · BR 45.0 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | — | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 370 | 291 | 442 | 383 | 167 | 344 | 364 | 361 | 135 | 2857 | 261 | 347 | 362 | 154 | 350 | 285 | 356 | 168 | 452 | 2735 | 5592 |
O
Orange Tee
Gender: MalePar 703649 yards3337 metersCR 59.0Bogey 77.6Slope 99
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 29.6 · BR 38.4 · Slope 94
Back Nine · CR 29.4 · BR 39.2 · Slope 104
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | — | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 232 | 205 | 287 | 232 | 106 | 228 | 235 | 247 | 87 | 1859 | 150 | 238 | 244 | 97 | 240 | 203 | 240 | 74 | 304 | 1790 | 3649 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 706093 yards5571 metersCR 69.8Bogey 92.9Slope 123
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.8 · BR 46.2 · Slope 121
Back Nine · CR 35.0 · BR 46.7 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| Handicap | 7 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 17 | — | 18 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 378 | 337 | 480 | 391 | 174 | 376 | 386 | 408 | 141 | 3071 | 265 | 394 | 400 | 162 | 394 | 337 | 396 | 171 | 503 | 3022 | 6093 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For White tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Distance Control29%
Visualization27%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For White tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP9 drills
Scoring36%
Accuracy31%
Distance Control12%
59% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Accuracy33%
Alignment21%
Distance Control17%
14 Week Flagship Program for Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 14 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–14≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Get Started70% match
For White tees
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
65% match
For White tees
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
49% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP9 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control32%
Visualization23%
52% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory15%
63% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring38%
Aim23%
Alignment18%
60% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Scoring16%
Distance Control16%
65% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP4 drills
Aim31%
Precision23%
Dispersion13%
58% match
For White tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control22%
Aim18%
64% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Scoring22%
Alignment20%
68% match
For White tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy26%
Distance Control21%
Scoring19%
74% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim19%
Scoring18%
Accuracy18%
60% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision31%
Trajectory10%
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Get Started64% match
For Blue tees
Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Scoring39%
Alignment18%
Accuracy13%
56% match
For Blue tees
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Precision35%
Aim26%
Dispersion12%
70% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring27%
Aim19%
Distance Control18%
65% match
For Blue tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring34%
Precision27%
Aim10%
72% match
For Blue tees
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
39% match
For Blue tees
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Precision43%
Dispersion26%
Scoring18%
38% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
40% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
70% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Aim19%
Scoring18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control21%
Accuracy19%
67% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Blue tees
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring18%
Distance Control16%
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Get Started62% match
For Blue tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision32%
Aim20%
Distance Control16%
53% match
For Blue tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim31%
Alignment25%
Scoring17%
68% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy20%
Alignment18%
71% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Distance Control18%
Precision17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring26%
Distance Control22%
64% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP8 drills
Precision34%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
36% match
For Blue tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory19%
65% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring29%
Precision20%
Trajectory13%
48% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
62% match
For Blue tees
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP3 drills
Dispersion34%
Scoring23%
Precision16%
55% match
For Green tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
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Get Started71% match
For Green tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Accuracy27%
Scoring26%
Aim11%
72% match
For Green tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
Accuracy16%
55% match
For Green tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Scoring37%
Aim25%
Alignment20%
69% match
For Orange tees
Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring29%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club challenges consistency. With a slope of 125.0, it remains playable for a wide handicap range. The course rating of 70.8 reflects on scoring relative to par 70.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 4974 yards. The back tees extend to 6299.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club?
With a course rating of 70.8 and par 70, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 70 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6299.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
What type of course is Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club and how should I play it?
Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club 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 Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 125.0 and yardage reaching 6299.0 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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