Practice Programs
We studied this course layout and mapped exact drills around stroke index, handicap index and distances. Practice like you know Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club.
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
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.
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Skill Distribution
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.
Top Drills
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Stop the ball on the fringe. Hit 20 balls.
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.
Hit 15 balls to each Y area using driver only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls. Count total number of successful shots.
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.
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.
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.
Everything you need to know about Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club.
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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14421 Country Club Rd, Melfa, VA 23410, USA
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
Holes
18
Par
70
Type
Parkland
Architect
Edmund B. Ault, ASGCA
Opened
1960
Conditions
Fairway: Bermuda
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Scorecard
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
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Drill Library
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Curated selection of drills based on Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Free eBook
Curated selection of drills based on Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Curated selection of drills based on Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club hole-by-hole data.
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Programs
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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% match to course practice profileHit Every Long Putt
Sink All Long Putts
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.
Full 53 days 73 page practice program designed specifically around this course hole by hole data.
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Improve Mid-Iron Accuracy
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Place Every 9 Foot Putt With Maximum Precision
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 2.0
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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Land inside 2 feet, for a 25-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip close, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize driver distance, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Improve driver accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedFeel the green, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pinpoint chips, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Hit intended line, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Turn lies into pars, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Thread the needle, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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Get StartedSave par clutch, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Advanced accuracy, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Reduce spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Eliminate Three-Putts
Sink All Long Putts
Avoid Three-Putts
Turn into birdies, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Keep near hole, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Precision from tough lie, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedStop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Approach from hazards, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Pinpoint pitches, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Save par clutch, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Make par, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Pitch from fairway, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Get personalized coaching and custom training programs tailored to your game.
Get StartedAvoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Save par on approaches, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
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FAQ
Get answers to common questions about playing Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
Measuring 6299.0 yards at maximum length, strategy outweighs power in most scoring situations.
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.
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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