FALMOUTH, Mass., June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Over 100 members of The Golf Club of Cape Cod, a new private golf-only club designed by renowned golf course architect Rees Jones, celebrated the Club's official opening on June 3. The Golf Club, as it is known, may be the last privately developed golf course on Cape Cod due to limited space and strict land use regulations. The Cape Cod Commission, the regional land use planning and regulatory agency of Barnstable County, issued a Certificate of Occupancy for the golf course, allowing The Golf Club of Cape Cod to open.
"A star is born," said Martin J. Shaevel, owner. "We are so proud of our team that pulled it all together. As for the course itself, no two holes are alike. Each hole has its own personality and offers something special for every golfer."
The Golf Club has also broken ground on its 25,000-square-foot clubhouse, sited on one of the highest points of land on Cape Cod, promising views of Buzzards Bay from the second level.
Golf course architect Rees Jones is known as the "U.S. Open Doctor" referring to his work in redesigning courses in preparation for the PGA's annual event. The par 72, 7,047-yard Golf Club is the only Rees Jones- designed course on Cape Cod.
"There aren't many pieces of terrain like this," said Jones. "Golf courses are often built on property where wetlands dictate development. This is the exception. The course is very walkable and we have provided at least four tee locations on every hole. It's up to the individual golfer to determine his or her comfort level with regards to risk and reward."
"We are very pleased to be open for play," said Kenny Shaevel, owner and director of membership. "Rees has built a signature course that is destined to be Cape Cod's best golf experience."
The Golf Club has limited its membership to 300. Refundable "Founding" memberships are still available.
The Golf Club of Cape Cod
CONTACT: Charles T. Passios, Chief Operating Officer, +1-508-457-7200,
ctp@tgccc.com, or Kenny Shaevel, Owner and Director of Membership,
+1-310-701-6221, kshaevel@tgccc.com, both of The Golf Club of Cape Cod
