Medinah Country Club Medinah, Illinois
Medinah Country Club is a par-72 private course in Medinah, Illinois, playing 7,657 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 78.3 and slope of 152. Designed by Tom Bendelow / Rees Jones (1928). Medinah No. 3 is a 3-time U.S. Open and 2012 Ryder Cup host known for dramatic waterfront par-3 holes, recently transformed by a 2024 OCM Golf renovation.
Course Overview
| Type | Private |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,657 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 78.3 / 152 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Architect | Tom Bendelow / Rees Jones |
| Year | 1928 |
| Location | Medinah, Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 41.9650, -88.0448 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,895 | 71 | 73.3 | 136 |
| Silver | 6,667 | 72 | 78.5 | 141 |
| Member | 6,253 | 71 | 70.2 | 129 |
| White | 6,213 | 72 | 76 | 136 |
| Green | 5,505 | 72 | 72 | 128 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 73.3/136 | 519 | 401 | 311 | 482 | 171 | 443 | 224 | 461 | 616 | 3628 | 367 | 414 | 444 | 312 | 376 | 148 | 447 | 565 | 194 | 3267 | 6895 |
| Silver 78.5/141 | 511 | 387 | 299 | 467 | 163 | 433 | 211 | 446 | 603 | 3520 | 360 | 403 | 432 | 303 | 367 | 148 | 403 | 556 | 175 | 3147 | 6667 |
| Member 70.2/129 | 494 | 387 | 287 | 415 | 102 | 425 | 183 | 398 | 554 | 3245 | 367 | 403 | 376 | 303 | 376 | 136 | 389 | 509 | 149 | 3008 | 6253 |
| White 76/136 | 500 | 365 | 287 | 434 | 145 | 425 | 183 | 398 | 554 | 3291 | 344 | 392 | 384 | 278 | 341 | 136 | 389 | 509 | 149 | 2922 | 6213 |
| Green 72/128 | 494 | 350 | 244 | 415 | 102 | 311 | 131 | 392 | 472 | 2911 | 292 | 343 | 376 | 266 | 329 | 123 | 299 | 431 | 135 | 2594 | 5505 |
| Par | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 71 |
| Hdcp | 9 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 18 | 10 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 14 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,895 yards, 73.3/136)
Course rating 2.3 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,213 yards, 76/136)
682 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 5.0 above par.
Handicap 20+: Green (5,505 yards, 72/128)
1,390 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 1.0 above par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 616 yards. 51 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 148 yards. 123 from the Green tees.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Medinah Country Club known for?
Medinah Country Club No. 3 is known as a 3-time U.S. Open and 2012 Ryder Cup host with dramatic waterfront par-3 holes at the 2nd, 13th, and 17th. The course underwent a transformative 2024 renovation by OCM Golf, opening tight tree-lined corridors into sweeping strategic fairways while preserving its championship pedigree.
What is the slope and rating of Medinah Country Club?
Medinah Country Club has a course rating of 78.3 and slope of 152 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 72 with a slope of 128.
How long is Medinah Country Club?
From the back tees, Medinah Country Club plays 7,657 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Medinah Country Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 443-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Medinah Country Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,895 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Green tees (5,505 yards).
Is Medinah Country Club public or private?
Medinah Country Club is a private golf course in Medinah, Illinois. Access is restricted to members and their guests.
What courses are near Medinah Country Club?
Nearby courses include Fox Run Golf Links (Elk Grove Village), Glendale Lakes Golf Course, Schaumburg Golf Club, White Pines Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Medinah Country Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Medinah Country Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Medinah Country Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Medinah Country Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Medinah Country Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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