After nearly 60 years of ownership by Philip Bailey and his children, Chevy Chase Golf Course southwest of Port Townsend has been sold.

Members of the 18-hole course that sits between Cape George and Discovery roads were notified of the sale two weeks ago, and the deal was made public during a reception Monday night.

The new owners are Michael Asmundson, Richard DePosit and Nicolas Hurtado.

Asmundson, a golf course architect, and DePosit, a Whidbey Island accountant, have been partners with former owners Bruce and Barbara Bailey, the children of Philip Bailey, for several years.

Philip Bailey bought the course in 1947 from original owner Mamie Chase, who had it built in 1925.

Asmundson declined to reveal the sale price for the 203-acre parcel that holds the course, which is the longest continually operated public golf course in the state.

Not involved in the sale is the inn, which remains in the Baileys’ ownership.

The par 72, 6,650-yard golf course is at 7401 Cape George Road.

“We’re committed to improving the year-round playability of the course,” Asmundson told about 30 people who attended the reception at the golf course.