White at Butterfield Country Club

Butterfield Country Club's White course whispers of an earlier, less frenetic era of golf, a mid-century design that favors the art of the strategic approach over brute force. Carved into the rolling landscape of Oak Brook, Illinois, it presents a parkland experience defined by mature trees and subtly contoured fairways. The course meanders gracefully with enough changes in elevation to challenge the golfer. Favoring precision, the White course offers a classic test, where thoughtful club selection and shaping shots are rewarded more than simply bombing it off the tee.

Originally designed by William Langford and Theodore Moreau, the White course has seen careful enhancements over the years, maintaining its vintage charm while subtly incorporating modern playability. Its design encourages a chess-like approach, rewarding golfers who plot their way around the course, thinking two or three shots ahead. The course often plays firm and fast, with quick, undulating greens that demand a deft putting touch.

While not hosting major championships, the White course at Butterfield has long been a beloved proving ground for competitive amateur golf in the Midwest. The members are noted for their low key and humble nature, they don't often tout their course, and prefer a quiet day out on the course. The course has a dedicated following of local players who appreciate its classic design and playability. Following a round at Butterfield, most golfers flock to the club house for a famed club sandwich.