Wilmington Country Club

Wilmington Country Club's South Course stands as a testament to classic, unrelenting championship golf. Routed through the rolling hills just north of the Brandywine Valley, the South Course’s stature is defined by its stern, demanding layout with subtle, undulating greens that have vexed generations. Originally designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. in the late 1950s, with subsequent enhancements by Keith Foster, the South presents a parkland style experience, characterized by mature trees lining tight fairways and strategically placed bunkers guarding the greens. Length is a factor from the tee, but it is the ability to navigate doglegs and manage approaches into deceptively contoured surfaces that ultimately determines success. Locals speak of the 'Wilmington wind,' a persistent breeze that adds another layer of complexity to club selection and trajectory control. The South Course burnished its reputation on the championship stage when it hosted the 2013 Palmer Cup and the 2022 BMW Championship, where Patrick Cantlay edged Scott Stallings on the final hole, adding another chapter to the course's competitive legacy. While not often mentioned in the same breath as some of the nation's most revered courses, the South Course offers a demanding test for players of all abilities and a proud challenge for its dedicated membership.