COLONIAL GOLF & TENNIS CLUB

The rolling Pennsylvania hills east of the Susquehanna create natural elevation changes that architect William Gordon exploited brilliantly in this 1960s design, where several holes play dramatically uphill or downhill through mature hardwood corridors. The par-4 14th demands a precise tee shot to a landing area squeezed by century-old oaks, then an approach that must carry a steep-faced bunker to reach the elevated green. Gordon's routing maximizes the terrain's movement while keeping walks between holes mercifully short—a rare combination that rewards both shot-making and stamina management.