
Blue/White Course
Butterfield Country Club





About this course
Butterfield Country Club's Blue/White Course, nestled in the heart of Oak Brook, is a testament to a bygone era where golf course design prioritized strategic challenge over sheer length. Carved from classic Midwest parkland, the course showcases a pleasing variety of mature trees and gently rolling terrain. Originally conceived by William Langford and Theodore Moreau, the architectural duo known for their bold and often penal designs, Blue/White retains its Golden Age character, though with sensitive modern updates to enhance playability. Players will immediately notice the strategic bunkering and contoured green complexes that demand thoughtful shot placement. Its defining characteristic is a series of demanding par 4's that reward players who can shape the ball and control their distances. The Blue/White is known to subtly reward those with a right-to-left ball flight. While not a stage for major championships, the Blue/White course holds a revered position among Chicago-area golfers who appreciate its challenging layout and the club's commitment to preserving its heritage. Members can often be found enjoying a post-round beverage on the patio, discussing the nuances of the course and its enduring appeal. The club prides itself on fostering a welcoming atmosphere, a true home away from home, and is noted for its exceptional service and culinary offerings.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in IL
Quick facts
- Location
- Oak Brook, IL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1922
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- William Langford, Theodore J. Moreau
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,109 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.3/146
- Course Vaults score
- 8.2
Getting there
Most visitors to Butterfield Country Club arrive through Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), roughly thirty minutes west along the I-88 corridor into the manicured suburbs of Oak Brook. Private aviation guests often prefer Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling or DuPage Airport in West Chicago, both offering discreet access to the western collar counties. The drive transitions from urban expressway to tree-lined boulevards, passing corporate campuses and wooded preserves before arriving at Butterfield's gated entrance - a serene enclave where rolling fairways and old-growth oaks mark the threshold of one of Chicagoland's most storied private clubs.

FAQ
Common questions about Blue/White at Butterfield Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Blue/White at Butterfield Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.2 out of 10 based on 14 logged golfers.
Blue/White was designed by William Langford and Theodore J. Moreau.
Blue/White at Butterfield Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Blue/White is 72.
Blue/White plays 7,109 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Blue/White is 146.






