From the ultramodern to the ultra-historic, the country-club clubhouse has always been a hub for fraternizing over an ice-cold drink after 18 holes or a few sets of tennis. But looks matter too. So we’ve rounded up the most beautiful clubhouse in each state, including a Frank Lloyd Wright design in Hawaii and an Illinois club modeled after a Turkish mosque. Of course, this final list reflects a range of styles, but all are distinctive—and most have features that reflect the spirit of their respective states. Since the focus here is on the facade of each clubhouse, not necessarily the interior, we have highlighted the standout settings of the buildings as well. In a nation with hundreds, if not thousands, of worthy contenders, the task of choosing just one from each state was by no means easy. And given the allegiance that often attends these institutions, there is certain to be some healthy—and welcome!—debate. Herewith, our list of the most beautiful clubhouse in every state.
Alabama: Ballantrae Golf Club, Pelham
This semiprivate course just outside of Birmingham has a stunning, castle-inspired clubhouse. You just might think you’re in Scotland. (The course itself has also been voted one of the best affordable public courses by Golf Digest .)
Alaska: Anchorage Golf Course, Anchorage
Set against breathtaking views of Cook Inlet and Denali, it’s no surprise that the clubhouse at Anchorage Golf Course is also one of the state’s most popular wedding venues.
Arizona: We-Ko-Pa Golf Club, Fort McDowell
Inspired by the surrounding desert, this Doug Fredrikson–designed club blends in seamlessly with the natural setting, including expansive views of nearby mountains and a patio that opens to the Sonoran Desert.
Arkansas: The Blessings Golf Course, Johnson
Located within the Ozark Mountains, this Marlon Blackwell–designed clubhouse was built in 2004. The modern cantilevered design is built from dry-stacked stone and copper panels, while the interior resembles a Japanese temple, with wood paneling and expansive glass walls.
California: The Hideaway, La Quinta
Nestled along a citrus-lined drive, the Hideaway’s Moorish-inspired clubhouse has a full-service day spa, a 3,000-bottle wine cellar, and “comfort stations” serving port wine, champagne, and cheese for members.
Colorado: The Broadmoor, Colorado Springs
This historic club first opened in 1918. Today, the clubhouse has expanded from its original colonial-style footprint, but the course still attracts politicians, celebrities, athletes, and some of the greatest names in golf.
Connecticut: Innis Arden, Old Greenwich
An idyllic New England club, Innis Arden has pastel-painted wood siding, striped awnings, and a low-slung shingled roof. The quaintly colonial club opened in 1899 with 64 charter members. Now, the recently rebuilt pool house is home to a two-lane bowling alley, a fitness center, a lounge with a fireplace, and a café.
Delaware: Baywood Greens, Long Neck
Set amidst lush landscaping, Baywood Greens’s clubhouse features an expansive veranda with views of the golf course’s 18th green. Inside, traditional decor is accented with colorful fabrics and warm woods.
Florida: Streamsong, Bowling Green
This stunning Florida resort was designed by Tampa-based Alfonso Architects. The wood-paneled clubhouse sits on the 19th hole and also includes 12 guest rooms, a veranda overlooking the lake, and a steak house.
Georgia: The Georgia Club, Statham
Part of a 1,300-acre master-planned community outside of Athens, The Georgia Club features a colonial-inspired red-brick clubhouse that perfectly fits into the development’s genteel Southern lifestyle.
Hawaii: King Kamehameha Golf Club, Waikapu
Hawaii has no shortage of beautiful golf courses and clubs, but few are as unique as King Kamehameha. Named to honor an Hawaiian king, the unique clubhouse was designed in 1949 by Frank Lloyd Wright with the intention of being a private home. It wasn’t until 1988 that the design came to life, though, when the club’s original owners found the designs in the archives at Taliesin West.
Idaho: The Golf Club at Black Rock, Coeur d'Alene
Black Rock’s expansive clubhouse is built in the style of a traditional mountain lodge, which is no surprise given the area’s abundant outdoor activities. In addition to golf, members can enjoy water sports, hiking, mountain biking, and parasailing.
Illinois: Medinah Country Club, Medinah
Medinah Country Club’s 1926 clubhouse is one of the most popular buildings designed by Chicago architect Richard Gustav Schmid, who was known for using Byzantine and Oriental features in his buildings, and the country club is rumored to be modeled after a Turkish mosque.
Indiana: The Mansion at French Lick Resort, French Lick
Built in 1928, this clubhouse still embodies the essence of the roaring twenties, with a widow’s walk, an underground tunnel, and numerous secret passageways. Original a residence, the property was built by former Indianapolis mayor Thomas Taggart for his son, Thomas D. Taggart.
Iowa: Landsmeer Golf Club, Orange City
Punctuated by a dramatic staircase leading down to the course, Landsmeer’s charming clubhouse overlooks the course’s far-reaching prairies and fairways.
Kansas: Prairie Dunes Country Club, Hutchinson
You might mistake the golf course at scenic Prairie Dunes for the British Isles, but the clubhouse is distinctly prairie style, resembling an airy white farmhouse. The popular club boasts members from 26 states and Canada.
Kentucky: Hurstbourne Country Club, Louisville
Situated in a 60-room former mansion, Hurstbourne Country Club’s magnificent Tudor-inspired clubhouse is a popular site for fairy-tale weddings. The club’s parklike grounds contribute to the idyllic feel.
Louisiana: The Country Club of Louisiana, Baton Rouge
Decorated in a traditional Southern style, The Country Club of Louisiana’s sprawling clubhouse resembles a typical antebellum mansion with its wraparound verandas and dramatic entry staircase.
Maine: Boothbay Harbor Country Club, Maine
The stunning new clubhouse at Boothbay Harbor Country Club looks like a traditional Maine structure, but has all the trappings of luxury. The interior boasts locker rooms decorated in marble, rich woods and leather, while the heated outdoor patio overlooks the green.
Maryland: Congressional Country Club, Bethesda
Maryland’s Congressional Country Club has a rich history and beautiful architecture. In addition to being a hot spot for visiting presidents and politicians, the family club has top facilities for golf, tennis, swimming, bowling and dining.
Massachusetts: Old Sandwich Golf Club, Plymouth
Built in 2004, the 19,000-square-foot clubhouse was inspired by buildings built on the land when it was a private estate. The modern and luxurious clubhouse fits in seamlessly with its surroundings, resembling a bucolic mountain lodge.
Michigan: Oakland Hills Country Club, Bloomfield Township
This historic clubhouse was completed in 1922, four years after the course first opened. Prominent Detroit architect C. Howard Crane designed the property, which cost $650,000 to build.
Minnesota: Hazeltine National Golf Club, Chaska
Considered the best private club in Minnesota, historic Hazeltine boasts a surprisingly modern clubhouse. The 49,000-square-foot clubhouse is modern and airy and includes a bar, multiple fireplaces, and a cozy porch.
Mississippi: Old Waverly Golf Club, West Point
Set on the site of the historic Waverly Mansion, Old Waverly’s antebellum-style clubhouse is visible from the moment you enter the club’s front gate. Meanwhile, the rest of the course resembles something you might find in the Scottish Highlands.
Missouri: Boone Valley Golf Club, Augusta
The rustic Boone Valley Golf Club got its start on 440 pristine acres of Missouri farmland. Today, the club’s focal point is the wood-paneled clubhouse, set on a ridge overlooking the course.
Montana: Rock Creek Cattle Company, Deer Lodge
This Western-theme course crosses scenic fly-fishing streams with a mountain backdrop. The aptly-named 7,000-square-foot Cattlemen’s Club also houses an extensive wine cellar, where members can taste founder Bill Foley’s family portfolio.
Nebraska: The Prairie Club, Valentine
Located in the heart of Nebraska’s Sandhills, The Prairie Club is an unexpectedly plush retreat, with a clubhouse to match. The low-slung rustic building has stone-trimmed fireplaces and villa-style furnishings.
Nevada: Skye Canyon, Las Vegas
The Skye Center, an 8,142-square-foot rustic contemporary community center featuring the Bistro, a coffee and wine bar, outdoor patio, fireplace, and fire pits, as well as interactive home-finding tools, and Skye Fitness, a 9,663-square-foot state-of-the-art facility that includes a juice bar, yoga room, and an outdoor Junior Olympic swimming pool.
New Hampshire: Lake Sunapee Country Club, New London
The quaint colonial-style clubhouse at Lake Sunapee was built in the 1920s for area residents. Today, the private club still welcomes its members and guests with sweeping mountain views.
New Jersey: Baltusrol Golf Club, Springfield Township
This private, 36-hole course was founded in 1895. The sprawling clubhouse was designed to resemble an English manor, constructed from brick with stone trim and decorative stucco and half-timber detailing.
New Mexico: The Club at Las Campanas, Santa Fe
Built in the traditional, low-slung stucco style that is common throughout the American Southwest, the Club at Las Campanas carries the Western feel throughout the interior as well, with traditional kiva fireplaces, oil paintings depicting cowboys, and the surrounding rugged landscape.
New York: The Bridge, Bridgehampton, New York
Constructed on the site of a former racetrack, this uber-modern glass-walled clubhouse—designed by Roger Ferris + Partners —has unique touches, such as louvered shutters made from cypress wood. The club’s art collection boasts work from blue-chip artists like Richard Prince and Tom Sachs (both of whom are members, natch).
North Carolina: The Pinehurst Resort Club, Pinehurst
Regarded as one of the best golf destinations in the country, Pinehurst has a clubhouse to match. Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1996, the club’s design is a blend of classic New England architecture with a few Italianate influences.
North Dakota: Bully Pulpit Golf Course, Medora
This course, surrounded by North Dakota’s dramatic Badlands landscape, draws in golfers from around the world. After playing 18 holes, relax in the rustic log cabin–style clubhouse with views overlooking the grassy expanse. You might even spot a pronghorn!
Ohio: Barrington Golf Club, Aurora
This elegant, traditional club was founded in 1991 but has a much older feel, with shaded terraces overlooking the fairways and a dramatic veranda overlooking the lake.
Oklahoma: Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, Nichols Hills
Established in 1911, the Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club remains the state’s most prestigious private club. The large clubhouse is designed to resemble an English manor, making it a popular location for wedding receptions and other fêtes.
Oregon: The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club, Aloha
The Reserve’s 40,000-square-foot chateau-style clubhouse is the centerpiece of this sprawling property. The elegant interior is vaguely decorated in the Arts and Crafts style, with a few modern touches.
Pennsylvania: Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont
Considered the oldest top-ranked golf course in the U.S., Oakmont was founded in 1903 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1987. Adorned in green-and-white wood trim, the building still retains the area’s colonial influence inside and out.
Rhode Island: Newport Country Club, Newport
When this club was founded in 1893, rollicking Newport was the favorite destination for the country’s summer elite. Then, the classic Beaux Arts–style clubhouse was built on empty farmland. Today, Whitney Warren’s elegant structure still stands, having undergone a complete renovation in 2005.
South Carolina: Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island
Harbour Town’s coastal clubhouse was designed to complement the stunning course it sits on, a popular PGA tour stop. The clubhouse centerpiece is a monumental staircase, accented by wood flooring made from reclaimed white oak and custom millwork throughout.
South Dakota: Southern Hills Golf Course, Hot Springs
This modest clubhouse is set amid pine trees, rolling hills, and perfectly manicured fairways. The structure, designed to resemble a log cabin, blends in perfectly with its surroundings.
Tennessee: Gettysvue Polo, Golf and Country Club, Knoxville
The English-style clubhouse at Gettysvue is the focal point for the club’s members. With three private dining rooms, a bar and grill, and stunning views of the adjacent course, it’s easy to see why.
Texas: Cordillera Ranch, Boerne
This 8,700-acre community located north of San Antonio in the Texas Hill Country offers residents on-site recreational activities, access to the Guadalupe River, and the opportunity to join seven resort-style clubs.
Utah: Sand Hollow Resort, Hurricane
Sand Hollow Resort’s new 7,000-square-foot clubhouse is modern in style, but still manages to blend in seamlessly with the region’s striking red rocks. A full wall of floor-to-ceiling windows ensures unobstructed views of the sweeping fairways.
Vermont: The Quechee Club, Quechee
The Quechee Club’s colonial-style clubhouse might resemble a dairy barn to some, with its red siding and crisp white trim, but the bright and airy interior is anything but bovine. With lofty exposed beams and numerous outdoor terraces, members can enjoy Vermont’s lush foliage year-round.
Virginia: Willowsford, Ashburn
Sitting on a whopping 4,000 acres, Virginia’s Willowsford has two clubhouses, as well as a working farm and market. Members can enjoy more than 40 miles of trails, a seven-acre lake, and fitness classes too.
Washington: The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie
The contemporary clubhouse at Snoqualmie Ridge has craftsman-inspired decor, with light maple wood and modern carpets in cheerful yellows and blues. Expansive windows overlook the adjacent tree line and fairways. Not surprisingly, this elegant club is a popular wedding destination.
Washington, D.C.: Army Navy Country Club
Set just outside the District in Arlington, Virginia, the Army Navy Country Club's colonial-style clubhouse is part of a massive club, set on more than 500 acres. In addition to the poshly decorated clubhouse, members and their guests have access to 54 holes of golf, 22 tennis courts, and six swimming pools.
West Virginia: The Greenbrier Golf Course, White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia’s historic Greenbrier is one of the country’s oldest resorts—and one of the most revered golf destinations. The iconic resort hosted the first Ryder Cup, and today, still delights visitors with its stately, classic architecture.
Wisconsin: Erin Hills, Erin
Erin Hills' Irish-inspired clubhouse overlooks the rolling hills of Wisconsin’s Kettle Moraine. Visitors can dine outside on the terrace, or inside, under cathedral ceilings and next to a two-story stone fireplace.
Wyoming: Snake River Sporting Club, Jackson
Snake River Sporting Club’s 26,000-square-foot clubhouse overlooks the club’s namesake river, under the shade of birch, aspen, and pine trees. In addition to a pro shop, locker rooms, and dining facilities, the furnished outdoor deck is a great place to relax in a stunning natural setting.