Sequoyah Country Club

Founded in 1913, Sequoyah Country Club is one of the oldest golf clubs in the East Bay — a private, member-owned club tucked into the Oakland hills above the city. The course was first laid out in 1913 and later redesigned by the celebrated Golden Age architect Seth Raynor, whose routing across hilly terrain and small, sloping greens still defines the challenge today.

The 18-hole layout plays to par 70 at about 6,100 yards, with a slope of 135 — modest in length but demanding in precision, particularly around its quick, contoured greens where staying below the hole is essential. Poa annua greens and a tree-lined, hillside setting give the course a classic, intimate character.

Sequoyah holds a meaningful place in golf history: it hosted the PGA Tour’s Oakland Open from 1938 to 1944, an event that featured the early careers of Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson and Jimmy Demaret. The club is owned by its 365 proprietary members and, with relatively light tee sheets, members rarely need tee times.

Amenities extend well beyond golf, with a pool, tennis, the club’s signature Skyroom, dining and a thriving junior golf program. As a private club, play is reserved for members and their guests, with reciprocal access offered to visiting members of other clubs through their home professional.

Can the public play Sequoyah Country Club?
No. Sequoyah is a private, member-owned club — play is reserved for members and their guests. Visiting members of other clubs may arrange reciprocal play through their home professional.

How old is Sequoyah Country Club?
It was founded in 1913, making it one of the oldest golf clubs in the East Bay.

Who designed the Sequoyah course?
The course was originally laid out in 1913 and later redesigned by the noted Golden Age architect Seth Raynor.

Did Sequoyah host professional tournaments?
Yes. It hosted the PGA Tour’s Oakland Open from 1938 to 1944, which featured the early careers of Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Byron Nelson and Jimmy Demaret.

How long is the Sequoyah course?
The 18-hole layout plays to par 70 at roughly 6,100 yards with a slope of 135 — a precision test rather than a long one.