 The Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club was founded in April 1960, when 125 acres of land on Yeo Neck was acquired from
Levin T. Johnson. Eddie Ault was selected as the golf course architect.
By July 1960, 285 persons had joined
the club. The Board of Directors held their first meeting in the new clubhouse on June 7, 1961. On September 2,
1961, a Grand Opening was held and the first nine holes of the golf course was officially opened for play on September 23,
1961. The second nine holes was officially opened for play on June 17, 1965.
The 1967 Virginia
State Open Golf Championship was held at the Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club. Many leading state golf professionals
participated, including Tom Strange, Chandler Harper, Herb Hooper, and Claude King. Former PGA Champion Chandler Harper
was the winner of this tournament. The Club is now the home of the Eastern Shore Amateur Championship, an annual
event which began in 1991.
Today, the Eastern Shore Yacht and Country Club is five hundred members strong.
With the Clubhouse overlooking Taylor Creek, the club is a focal point for social and recreational activities for its members.
The Club Manager is Gary Gauthier. Head Golf Professional Kevin Cloud and Golf Course Superintendent Steve Scott
oversee the golf program and golf course. The Chief Financial Officer is Mary Jo Tatum.
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