
South/West Course
Arrowhead Golf Club

About this course
Arrowhead Golf Club in Wheaton, Illinois features two eighteen-hole layouts, with the South and West nines forming one of the primary combinations at this suburban Chicago facility. Stanley Pelchar designed the course, contributing to the Chicago area's deep tradition of accessible public and semi-private golf during the mid-to-late twentieth century. The property sits in DuPage County, where relatively flat prairie terrain is typical, though designers often incorporated earth-moving and water features to create strategic interest and visual variety. The South/West routing likely reflects Pelchar's approach to making golf playable for a wide range of abilities while maintaining enough challenge for competitive players. Courses in this region typically feature tree-lined fairways, several ponds or lakes that come into play on approach shots, and greens with moderate undulation. The Wheaton area's established residential and commercial development means the course operates within a suburban context, serving local golfers and visitors to the western Chicago suburbs. Arrowhead functions as a daily-fee facility, providing year-round access when Illinois weather permits. The course serves both recreational rounds and league play common to Chicagoland golf clubs. Like many courses in the region, conditioning and playability vary with the seasons, with prime playing conditions typically from late spring through early fall. The South/West combination offers a straightforward test of golf suited to the community it serves.
Quick facts
- Location
- Wheaton, IL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1920
- Designer
- Stanley Pelchar
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,622 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.7/134
Getting there
Most arrivals to Arrowhead Golf Club route through Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), roughly thirty-five miles to the northeast, though Midway (MDW) offers a closer alternative from the southwest. The westbound drive from O'Hare traces the suburban sprawl of the I-290 corridor before yielding to the quieter, tree-lined streets of DuPage County, where Wheaton's established neighborhoods give way to the club's discreet entrance. For those flying private, DuPage Airport lies just minutes south, offering a low-profile arrival befitting one of Chicagoland's most respected member sanctuaries. The final turn off Butterfield Road feels less like a destination reached than a threshold crossed - leaving the hum of the western suburbs behind for the composed tranquility of Arrowhead's wooded grounds.

FAQ
Common questions about South/West at Arrowhead Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
South/West was designed by Stanley Pelchar.
Yes. South/West at Arrowhead Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at South/West is 72.
South/West plays 6,622 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at South/West is 134.
South/West is a 18-hole course.





