Yeamans Hall Club
Hanahan, South Carolina
A rare Seth Raynor design in the Charleston Lowcountry, Yeamans Hall was comprehensively restored by Tom Doak in 1998. The intimate layout through live oaks and magnolias features Raynor's template holes — Redan, Biarritz, Cape — on a historic plantation property north of Charleston.
History & Heritage
Yeamans Hall Club was established in 1925 on a 1,100-acre plantation tract about 12 miles north of Charleston in Hanahan, South Carolina. Seth Raynor designed the golf course, bringing his trademark template holes to the Lowcountry landscape. James Gamble Rogers designed the buildings.
Raynor, a protege of Charles Blair Macdonald, created versions of his famous Redan, Biarritz, Cape, and Principal's Nose holes adapted to the flat coastal terrain and framed by centuries-old live oaks draped in Spanish moss.
In 1998, Tom Doak completed a comprehensive restoration returning the course to Raynor's original design. The restoration earned widespread acclaim and helped elevate Yeamans Hall into national Top 100 rankings.
Signature Holes
A dramatic opener featuring Raynor's Principal's Nose bunker complex in the landing area, forcing an immediate strategic decision. One of the best opening holes in the South.
Raynor's Redan hole, where the green angles away and a deep bunker guards the front left. The ball must be played to the high right and fed down to the pin.
A short but strategic par 4 with a Biarritz green featuring a deep swale through the center of the putting surface.
A beautiful par 3 framed by live oaks and marsh in a quintessential Lowcountry setting.
What to Expect
Yeamans Hall is a quiet, exclusive retreat where golf takes center stage. The course winds through ancient live oaks draped in Spanish moss and along marsh edges. At 6,598 yards, it challenges with Raynor's strategic template designs rather than overpowering length.
Doak's restoration sharpened every green complex and bunker. The intimate scale and low-key atmosphere make it one of the most enjoyable experiences in the Charleston area.
Playing Tips
Understanding Raynor's template holes is essential. Study the Redan (play to the high side), Biarritz (avoid the swale), and Cape (bite off as much as you dare) before your round.
The course is short enough that accuracy and green-reading are far more important than distance. The greens have significant movement that can be deceptive on the flat terrain.
Highlights
- ✓ Seth Raynor template design restored by Tom Doak
- ✓ Historic Lowcountry plantation property
- ✓ Classic Redan, Biarritz, and Cape holes
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