The opportunity to play Yeamans Hall Club is one that should not be missed. I got my opportunity on May 30. It is a special place. A Seth Raynor design from 1925, Yeamans Hall club has it all. History, playability, excellent course conditions, and the feeling of going back in time.
The experience starts with a stop at the guard gate. After that, a long drive down a gravel road which cuts through the first hole and leads to the clubhouse/pro shop area. A simple and understated Pro shop has all the latest offering in appeal and swag souvenirs.
Heading to the driving range to warm up you cross over the first tee box area. One of the great thing about the older style deigned courses is the use of the land. Everything is close together. Not to tight but convenient. Perfect for walking.
Front Nine
The front nine at Yeamans Hall club is a par 35. Yardage from the rust tees is 3,441 and from the yellow tees 3162. The first hole is a fairly straight away par 4 with fore mentioned road cutting across the hole. Other holes of note on the front nine included the 3rd, 6th and 8th holes. Hole 3 is a par 3 between 127 to 144 yards. The hole has a front bunker protecting it with scenic Goose Creek behind it.
The green on the par 3 6th is unique. Heavily sloped and banked on the right side, most shots should funnel left to the flatter portion of the green. A very narrow but wide green, it is a design you rarely see.
The 8th hole is a beautifully frame par 4 playing 428 yards from the Rust tees. Playing slightly uphill to the cross bunkers it then goes down hill to the landing area giving you a good look at the green. Sitting behind the green is Goose creek again which winds it way along the outskirts of the course.
Back Nine
Playing 3381 yards from the Rust and 3118 yards from the yellow tees the back nine starts with a par 4 that plays between 339-378 yards. The design feature of the green is the highlight of this hole. A sunken ridge run in the middle of green causing shots that land left or right to move to the middle. Pin placements other then in the middle of the green, make approach shots difficult to get close.
The 12th hole although relatively short at 336-358 yards, has two mounds right of green. This is a design feature I have not encountered too often. The back right bunker and mounds present challenging chip shots should you missed the green right.
The green complexes on the par 4 14th and par 3 16th are tricky. 14 is an elevated green with a bunker right and a deep drop off left. 16 has a false front that is not visible from tee because of a rise in front of the green that blocks it from view.
The 18th hole at Yeamans Hall club is a fun finish. Playing 532 from the rust tee the tee shot is straight forward. The fun begins with second shot. Cross bunker force to you consider laying back for a longer 3rd shot or trying to cross over them. Over the cross bunker the hole starts to go downhill so if you can carry them getting home in two becomes a possibility. The green is squared and fairly large.
Playing Yeamans Hall Club was one of the most enjoyable rounds of golf I have played.
If you have played and have some thoughts about the course contact me at Jeff@ 1000awesomethingsaboutgolf.com or leave a comment in our forum. HERE