
South Course
Wilmington Country Club


About this course
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.
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 DE
Quick facts
- Location
- Wilmington, DE, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1960
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Robert Trent Jones Sr., Keith Foster
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 7,334 yards
- Difficulty
- 77.3/144
- Course Vaults score
- 8.8
Getting there
The journey to Wilmington Country Club begins at Philadelphia International Airport, a straightforward forty-minute drive southwest into the heart of Delaware's Brandywine Valley. The route follows I-95 before peeling west onto quieter state roads that trace the gentle contours of this storied corner of the Mid-Atlantic, where colonial estates and rolling horse country give way to the club's discreet entrance. For those arriving by private aircraft, New Castle Airport offers a convenient alternative just fifteen minutes north, ensuring a seamless transition from tarmac to the refined tranquility of one of Delaware's most venerable golf institutions.

FAQ
Common questions about South at Wilmington Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
South at Wilmington Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.8 out of 10 based on 21 logged golfers.
South was designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Keith Foster.
South at Wilmington Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at South is 71.
South plays 7,334 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at South is 144.




