The tuxedo was first introduced to America by New York millionaire James Potter at the club's first Autumn ball in 1886, after a trip to England.
John Russell Pope's clubhouse was constructed on the original stone foundations the following year.
The clubhouse is U-shaped, with stucco over wood frame, low hipped slate roof, stone embedded in stucco, leaded glass casements, and mullions forming crossettes in continuous fenestration.
To the northwest of the clubhouse is the court tennis and racquet house, also on West Lake Road.
The course existing today was designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr.