A Majestic Getaway Awaits at The Club at New Seabury

BY: MARK WILLIAM PAUL

Cape Cod in late summer and early autumn is a splendid destination for golfers. The crowds are fewer, the air is fresh and clean, perfect for golf and other outdoor activities, and the nights are crisp and comfortable.

The Club at New Seabury is an ideal place to visit and stay for awhile. Stunning ocean views frame the 1,500-acre property, which boasts two recently renovated championship golf courses, and fab accommodations. Whether you are visiting, exploring a club membership or second/new home, The Club at New Seabury offers it all. The premier private golf community boasts resort amenities, as well as fine and casual dining with spectacular views of Nantucket Sound.

Golf enthusiasts will be delighted and challenged at the Ocean and Dunes courses. Playing 7,015 yards from the tips, with a slope rating of 134, the front nine of the Ocean course is an aesthetic wonderland of majestic blue ocean views and plush green fairways and greens.

Holes two and three run parallel to the oceanfront, offering up breathtaking glimpses of Martha’s Vineyard in the distance. Prevailing winds coming off of the water enhance the challenge of playing a true oceanside course. Par on both of these holes is considered a bonus for the average player. The par-four 9th hole, playing a robust 447 yards from the tips, is challenging for even the scratch player. The view of the expansive clubhouse in the background is very cool.

The Dunes course is a shorter inland 18hole track, playing a modest 6,041 yards from the back tees. Carefully placed bunkers and water hazards make for a unique opportunity for the above average player to shoot a low score if they choose their clubs wisely. On some of the holes it would be best to keep the driver in the bag and play for position instead of distance off of the tee.

One of our favorite holes was the short par-four 13th, which has a large waste bunker crossing the fairway around 240 yards from the tee. The accomplished player must choose between a long-iron, leaving a mid-iron to a large, flat green, or take out the driver and attempt to carry the fairway bunker, leaving nothing more than a short wedge as an approach. Either option can leave the player with a genuine birdie opportunity.

If you want to complement your golf experience with other recreational interests there is no shortage of activities at New Seabury with the Athletic Club (fitness, pool and tennis) and a nearby beach. If you stay on property, dine at the upscale “95 Shore” restaurant and bar, visit “The Sand Wedge Bistro” for breakfast and lunch, or check out nearby classic Cape Cod venues.

“The best way to discover Cape Cod is through New Seabury,” said Chris Card, President and Executive Director of The Club at New Seabury. “We have polished our jewel and believe we offer one of the most welcoming, stunning experiences in New England. You can stay put here and enjoy our all-inclusive accommodations and world-class amenities. There’s so much to do, or you can sit back, relax and enjoy doing nothing.”

For reservations, call 508-539-8322, or visit www.NewSeabury.com.