2616 S. York Rd,
Oak Brook, Illinois 60523
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Bruce Patterson (Director of Golf)The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.
Surroundings:
Woodland and suburban environment.
Designer:
Uncle/nephew team of George & Tom Fazio.
41.840593
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17 mi W of downtown Chicago.
Butler National
Butler National Golf Club is home to one of the top-rated and finest championship golf courses in Illinois. However, this is a private course generally playable only by its male members and their male guests.
The excellent tree-lined and open parkland layout contains a wealth of wonderfully crafted, memorable and challenging holes. A would-be U.S. Open Championship course, but for its male-only membership policy.
Butler National is a private, men-only golf club. Male guests may only play if hosted by a member. Women are not allowed on the property, including the clubhouse and golf course.
Non-metal spike facility. Walking permitted. Caddies available.
Excellent
Butler National was the host venue for the PGA Tour's Western Open tournament from 1974-1990 (now known as the BMW Championship). In 1985, Scott Verplank became only the second amateur player after Chick Evand (1910) to claim victory in this prestigious tournament.
Illinois' 5th best course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
USA's 85th best course (Golf Digest, 2025/26).
World's former 94th best course (GOLF Magazine, 1993).
Presidents Cup: Geoff Ogilvy’s International Team take on Brandt Snedeker’s USA Team at the revered Medinah Country Club, near Chicago. The Internationals are trying to halt a run of 11 consecutive American wins. (Sept 24-27).
French Open: Continental Europe’s oldest national championship, dating from 1906, is once again staged on the Albatros Course at Le Golf National, near Paris. Defending champion is America’s Michael Kim. (Sept 24-27).
Our visit last month included two rounds at Golf de Chantilly, one of France’s most prestigious clubs.
It offers two superb layouts: Le Vineuil, a five-star championship course with a rich history, and Longères, an excellent four-star course that provides a strong and enjoyable test.
The wider Paris region offers plenty more. Courses such as Fontainebleau, Golf de Saint-Germain, and several other top-rated layouts make this area one of Europe’s most rewarding golf destinations, offering a mix of woodland, heathland, and parkland designs.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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