Biltmore Country Club

Biltmore Country Club sits in Barrington, a northwest suburb of Chicago known for its rolling terrain and established residential communities. The course was designed by Leonard Macomber, a Massachusetts-based architect who worked primarily in the early-to-mid twentieth century and is known for layouts in the New England region, though he also completed projects in the Midwest. His work at Biltmore reflects the design sensibilities of that era, with routing that takes advantage of natural land movement and mature tree corridors. The property features the kind of gently rolling topography characteristic of the Chicago suburbs, with fairways framed by hardwoods and strategic bunkering that emphasizes position off the tee. Macomber's design tends toward classic parkland golf, with greens that reward approach accuracy and thoughtful use of the terrain to create variety in shot values. The course has matured over the decades, and the tree growth has added definition and intimacy to many holes. Biltmore Country Club functions as a traditional private club serving the Barrington area, with a membership drawn from the surrounding communities. The club maintains the course in keeping with its original character, and the layout provides a straightforward test of golf without excessive length or modern embellishments. It represents a period of American course design when architects worked within natural settings to create engaging, playable golf for club members.