Public Play · West Suburbs
Arrowhead Golf ClubWheaton
A 27-hole Wheaton Park District course; this page covers the South and East nines.
Par
72
Yardage
6,707
Rating · Slope
73.2 · 139
Holes
18
Green Fee
$68–$81
The Course
About Arrowhead Golf Club
Arrowhead is a municipal, 27-hole facility owned by the Wheaton Park District, with three nines, West, South and East, played as three par-72 combinations; this card is the South/East pairing. Forest preserve surrounds the course with no houses in play, water touches 17 of the 27 holes, and tees, greens and fairways are bentgrass. It is open to the public, and the driving range is closed for construction until a new one opens, due in February 2027.
History
Arrowhead Golf Club — History
The original 18-hole Antlers Club was built in the 1920s by Ralph Weimer and his family with horse-drawn plows; the club dates its opening to 1926 and took the Arrowhead name in 1929. The West nine arrived in 1967, the Wheaton Park District bought the property in 1982, and Ken Killian renovated all three nines between 1990 and 2001. The club also credits a later redesign by Greg Martin.
Design
Arrowhead Golf Club — Design
The club presents the current course as a Ken Killian design with a Greg Martin redesign, and water and sand set most of the challenge: water is in play on 17 of the 27 holes and 77 bunkers are spread across the three nines. The first builders laid out tees and greens before adding ponds that, seen from the air, looked like a pair of antlers.
What Sets It Apart
Why Play Arrowhead Golf Club
Arrowhead offers 27 public holes on 221 acres the Park District bought to preserve as open space, with forest preserve around it and no homes lining the fairways.
The Round
The Journey at Arrowhead Golf Club
I.
The Opening
The South nine opens gently with a 339-yard par 4 rated the second-easiest hole, then stretches out to the 570-yard 2nd, the longest hole on this card. After the 349-yard 3rd and the 157-yard 4th, the 432-yard 5th is the No. 1 handicap, and the 204-yard 6th is the second par 3 in three holes.
II.
The Middle
The 485-yard 7th is a short par 5, then the 430-yard 8th, the No. 3 handicap, and the 377-yard 9th finish the South at 3,343 yards. The East nine begins with the 538-yard 10th, rated the second-hardest hole, followed by the 377-yard 11th and the 174-yard 12th, the easiest hole on this card.
III.
The Finish
The 491-yard 13th is the last par 5. Back-to-back long par 4s follow: the 439-yard 14th and the 450-yard 15th, the longest par 4 and No. 4 handicap. The 350-yard 16th and 185-yard 17th lead to a 360-yard closing hole that brings the East nine to 3,364 yards.
How to Play It
Arrowhead Golf Club — Playing Strategy
Beginner / High Handicap
The White tees, rated 70.4 with a 132 slope on the club's scorecard, make a gentler first round than the 6,707-yard Blue tees, rated 73.2 with a 139 slope on this pairing. With water on so many holes, a ball that stays dry is worth more than a long one. Play the 570-yard 2nd as three comfortable shots.
Intermediate / Mid Handicap
Both short par 5s on this pairing, the 485-yard 7th and 491-yard 13th, are the clearest birdie chances. Bogey is no disaster on the 5th and 10th, the two hardest holes. With 77 bunkers across the property and water on most holes, pick targets that keep both out of play before thinking about distance.
Advanced / Low Handicap
This card asks more of the long game on the East: the 538-yard 10th and the 439- and 450-yard 14th and 15th are where pars matter. The short par 5s at the 7th and 13th and the 339-yard 1st are the holes to attack. Other pairings play differently; the club rates South/West 72.7 with a 138 slope.
Signature Holes
Arrowhead Golf Club — Signature Holes
The Card
Arrowhead Golf Club Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Yards | 339 | 570 | 349 | 157 | 432 | 204 | 485 | 430 | 377 | 3,343 | 538 | 377 | 174 | 491 | 439 | 450 | 350 | 185 | 360 | 3,364 | 6,707 |
| Handicap | 17 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 9 | 13 | 3 | 7 | — | 2 | 14 | 18 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 8 | — | — |
Good to Know
Arrowhead Golf Club — questions answered
- How do I book a tee time at Arrowhead Golf Club?
- Find and book live tee times at Arrowhead Golf Club through GolfNow — Golf in CHI links straight to its tee sheet on this listing.
- How much does it cost to play Arrowhead Golf Club?
- Green fees at Arrowhead Golf Club are typically $68 to $81, varying by season, day of week and time. Nonresident 18 holes walking; with cart $92–$105. Wheaton residents pay less.
- Who designed Arrowhead Golf Club?
- Arrowhead Golf Club was designed by Ralph Weimer; renovated by Ken Killian and opened in 1926.
- What is the par and yardage at Arrowhead Golf Club?
- Arrowhead Golf Club plays to a par of 72 over 6,707 yards from the championship tees, with a course rating of 73.2 and a slope of 139.
- Is Arrowhead Golf Club public or private?
- Arrowhead Golf Club is open to public play. Tee times can be reserved in advance.
- Where is Arrowhead Golf Club located?
- Arrowhead Golf Club is located at 26W151 Butterfield Rd, Wheaton, IL 60189, in the West Suburbs area of Chicagoland.
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