Private

Biltmore Course

Biltmore Country Club

Barrington, IL, USA
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18 holesPar 716,652 yds77.3/141

About this course

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.

Quick facts

Location
Barrington, IL, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1926
Holes
18
Par
71
Length
6,652 yards
Difficulty
77.3/141
Course Vaults score
7.5

Getting there

The journey to Biltmore Country Club begins at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) or Midway International (MDW), both roughly 30 to 40 minutes northwest by car, though those seeking seamless discretion may prefer landing at Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in nearby Wheeling, a mere 15 minutes from the club's gates. The drive north from the city unfolds through the prosperous suburbs of Chicago's North Shore, transitioning from urban corridors into the tree-lined residential enclaves of Barrington - a landscape of rolling estates and manicured grounds that announces arrival in one of Illinois' most exclusive communities. The final miles wind through quiet country roads lined with mature oaks and maples, the suburban bustle receding entirely as you approach the club's entrance, where the understated elegance of Biltmore Country Club emerges as the natural culmination of a journey through some of the Midwest's most refined terrain.

FAQ

Common questions about Biltmore

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Biltmore has a Course Vaults score of 7.5 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.

Biltmore was designed by Leonard Macomber.

Biltmore is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at Biltmore is 71.

Biltmore plays 6,652 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Biltmore is 141.

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