
St Andrews Course
St Andrews Golf & Country Club



About this course
St Andrews Golf & Country Club sits in West Chicago, Illinois, a western suburb of the Chicago metropolitan area. The course was designed by Edward B. Dearie, a regional architect active in the Midwest during the mid-twentieth century. The layout reflects the design sensibilities of its era, incorporating the relatively flat to gently rolling terrain characteristic of the DuPage County landscape. The course occupies land that transitions between suburban development and remnant agricultural parcels typical of this part of Illinois. Mature trees frame many holes, and water features come into play on several holes, adding strategic interest to what might otherwise be straightforward routing. The design asks players to manage distance control and navigate hazards rather than contend with dramatic elevation changes. St Andrews functions as a private club serving the West Chicago community and surrounding areas. The facility includes traditional clubhouse amenities and hosts member events throughout the golf season. The course provides a setting for regular member play and social activities typical of established suburban Chicago-area clubs. Its location along the western edge of the metropolitan region places it within reach of golfers from both nearby suburbs and more distant parts of the Chicago area seeking a private club experience outside the urban core.
Quick facts
- Location
- West Chicago, IL, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1926
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Edward B. Dearie
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,759 yards
- Difficulty
- 70.4/117
- Course Vaults score
- 6.2
Getting there
Most visitors arrive via Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), roughly forty minutes east along the I-90 corridor, though Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling serves those flying private with convenient proximity to the western suburbs. The drive out from the city traces the gradual unwinding of metropolitan density, trading skyline views for the open prairie character of DuPage County. St Andrews Golf & Country Club sits just beyond the edge of West Chicago's commercial center, where tree-lined residential streets give way to the manicured tranquility of one of the region's longstanding private sanctuaries.

FAQ
Common questions about St Andrews
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
St Andrews has a Course Vaults score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 17 logged golfers.
St Andrews was designed by Edward B. Dearie.
Yes. St Andrews is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at St Andrews is 71.
St Andrews plays 6,759 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at St Andrews is 117.



