- 17th percentileCost, nationwide
- 9Documented amenities
- 1960Founded
Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club is a semi private country club in Melfa, Virginia, in Accomack County.
It has 1 documented golf course, with amenities including driving range, pro shop, clubhouse and other documented facilities.
The initiation fee runs around $1,500, with recurring dues documented below. Documented membership types include social, junior and nonresident memberships.
Culture research describes it as golf-first, socially active, relaxed and racquets-focused.
The reported initiation fee for Full membership is $1,500. That is below the Virginia median of $10,000. Nationwide, it is below the median of $25,000.
Location & Directions
Membership & Golf Access Cost
It is below the Virginia median of $10,000 and higher than about 26% of 35 comparable Clubs there.
The listed initiation fee for Full membership is $1,500.
The listed monthly membership dues for Full Family membership are $376.
Initiation fee
$1,500
Membership dues
$376
These published costs may only apply to a specific membership category, access type or year. Fees, dues, passes, green fees, assessments and availability can change, so confirm current terms with the Club before you commit.
Additional Fees & Minimums
These are charges we found on top of membership dues or golf-access pricing shown above. Add them to your budget if they apply to your membership category or how you plan to use the Club.
Locker or storage fee
$120
Charges can change and may not apply to every member. Confirm the current amount, billing period and membership category directly with the Club.
Membership
Here's what's documented about how to join Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club, including the membership types on offer and what applying involves.
This access model represents about 5.5% of 109 researched Virginia Club records.
Membership options and availability
- Membership types
- Premium; Full; Junior; Social; Introductory; Non-Resident; Under-40
- Social membership
- Yes
- Junior membership
- Yes
- Nonresident membership
- Yes
Joining requirements
- Application process
- Complete the official membership registration/inquiry form for the desired membership category.
Amenities & Facilities
Reported amenities at Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club include driving range, pro shop, clubhouse and other documented facilities.
Racquet sports
- Court details
- 2 Tennis courts | Clay surface
- 2 Pickleball courts
Club facilities and recreation
- Available amenities
Golf
Golf at Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club includes 1 documented course.
- Courses
- 1
- Course details
- 18 holes | par 70
Policies
Documented policies for Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club cover guest access, dress requirements, tee times and facility schedules. Rules may change by event or season, so confirm before you visit.
Visitor and play policies
- Guest policy
- Member guests are permitted for court sports and the pool; the club also publishes public court-sport access categories.
- Dress code
- Club dress standards apply; swimsuits are limited to the pool area and golf attire should include a collared shirt. Swimsuits are restricted to the pool area. Clubhouse and golf attire requires collared shirts and does not permit jeans.
- Tee-time policy
- Members can book golf tee times online.
Operating hours
- Operating hours
- Pro Shop8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Business Office9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Restaurant12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Restaurant12:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Restaurant11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Club Culture & Public Commentary
This section shows what published articles and reviews say about the social atmosphere at this Club, so you can get a sense of the culture before you apply. It only appears when we found real evidence to back it up.
This documented Culture trait is shared by about 33% of 97 researched Virginia Club records.
- Golf-first
- Socially active
- Relaxed
- Racquets-focused
- Dining-focused
Culture context
A relaxed, golf-first yacht-and-country-club community with active social life, racquet sports, and dining.
Club History
How long Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club has been around and what's shaped it, based on published sources. A well-documented history can be a sign of stability, but it doesn't tell you about today's management or member experience.
Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club was organized in 1960 on Virginia's Eastern Shore.
The club held the grand opening of its new clubhouse in September 1961.
Additional Club Details
- Ownership or operator
- Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club
Additional statistics
Additional Statistics
Every state and national benchmark we have enough research behind to show for Eastern Shore Yacht & Country Club: price, age, golf, access and amenities, compared against other Clubs in Virginia and nationwide. A few of the most decision-relevant ones are already called out next to their facts earlier on this page; this section has the complete picture, using only facts we have enough research behind to compare fairly.
Membership market position
Initiation fee comparison
The reported initiation fee for Full membership is $1,500. It is below the Virginia median of $10,000 and is higher than approximately 26% of 35 compatible peer records. It is below the nationwide median of $25,000 and is higher than approximately 17% of 1261 compatible peer records.
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Founded in 1960
That represents about 66 years of documented history. The Club predates approximately 51% of 97 other Virginia Club records with a usable founding year and 49% of 3523 compatible records nationwide. The documented median founding years are 1960 in Virginia and 1960 nationwide.
Documented Club profile
Golf, fitness and dining
This combination is also documented at 46 other Virginia Clubs and 1608 other Club records nationwide.
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Semi-private access
This access model represents 5.5% of 109 researched Virginia Club records and 5.1% of 3837 researched records nationwide.
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Relaxed
This documented Culture trait is shared by 33% of 97 researched Virginia Club records and 26% of 3402 researched records nationwide.
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Sources & Verification
These are the sources behind the facts above. Check them yourself before making a decision, since some information may have changed since it was published.
- esycc.com/memberships Pricing SourceSupports: Membership & access pricing
- esycc.com/rates Cost SourceSupports: Additional fees
- clementine-banjo-3966.squarespace.com/ourstory Research SourceSupports: Club history
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- esycc.com Research SourceSupports: General research
- esycc.com/court-sports Research SourceSupports: General research
- esycc.com/employment Research SourceSupports: General research
- esycc.com/facilities Research SourceSupports: General research
What people discuss
Public feedback is favorable overall, with golf visitors describing an enjoyable course experience and local dining reviews praising food, service and the grounds. Review volume is not especially large, so this should be read as a positive but relatively modest public signal.
This is what people commonly say about this Club in public reviews and articles, not a member survey or a rating from us. Weigh it alongside the facts above, not in place of them.