Architectural Digest released their ‘Most Beautiful Golf Clubhouses in America’ list earlier this month, and while looking through each of the impressive structures, there lies a familiar pattern – colonial architecture. At least fifteen of the clubhouses take inspiration from colonial architecture.

The majority of American colonial architecture constitutes English architecture, drawing on Roman architecture especially in Georgian style (which began in the late 16th century). However, it also includes Dutch, Spanish, French architecture as well, due to the various settlers who brought their own styles to the New World.

These beautiful clubhouses speak to the diversity and beauty of America, as well as our passion for sport, specifically the game of golf. Each and every clubhouse has a special feel to it, but if I had to choose one I’m partial to, it’d be Oakland Hills Golf Clubhouse in Michigan with its grand architecture, challenging course, and storied history.

Let’s take a look at a few of the clubhouses with a distinct colonial influence.

The Hideaway, La Quinta, California

The Hideaway’s clubhouse takes inspiration from Spanish colonial style that adorns the California Missions.

Innis Arden, Old Greenwich, Connecticut

Innis Arden opened before the turn of the century 19th century, and its clubhouse draws on colonial Connecticut farm houses.

The Georgia Club, Statham, Georgia

The Georgia Club clubhouse exudes southern elegance, showing off the architectural style of the same name as the state it’s in – Georgian. It’s a stunning red-brick building with white trim, and porticos that line the building, typical of southern style.

The Country Club of Louisiana, Baton Rouge, Louisiana

A mighty antebellum mansion, the clubhouse features a magnificent staircase leading up the second floor, reminiscent of grand French colonial style.

Congressional Country Club, Bethesda, Maryland

The red roof and arches of the largest country club in America stand out, looking like it could belong in a 19th century British colony.

Oakland Hills Country Club, Bloomfield Township, Michigan

Oakland Hills is a storied golf club, hosting six US Opens, and has a colonial clubhouse that was one of the most expensive in its day.

Lake Sunapee Country Club, New London, New Hampshire

The elongated, hipped dormer roofs on the white structure resemble New England houses of the 17th century.

Pinehurst Resort, Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst of the finest golf sites in America with a storied history, and a clubhouse with surprising Northeastern colonial flare.

Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont, Pennsylvania

Oakmont is one of America’s greatest golf clubs, and carries the colonial architecture with it, resembling a quaint Pennsylvania farmhouse from the colonial era.

The Quechee Club, Quechee, Vermont

Just imagine an 18th century Dutch Vermont farmhouse on steroids, and you’ve got the Quechee Club.

Army Navy Country Club, Arlington, Virginia

Army Navy Country Club’s mansion for a clubhouse is an absolute beauty with its unique take on Georgian colonial.