Medinah · United States · Illinois
Medinah Country Club
Course No. 3
Course No. 3 holds a distinguished position in Illinois golf. It's a historic venue for Ryder Cups and Major championships. Located in Medinah, Illinois, this course is set within a wooded park where playing lines are carved out between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique American golf experience, rich in history, architectural choices, its relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Course No. 3 for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial significance.
parkland · 18 holes · Par 72 · 6,900 m · 1928
ArchitectTom Bendelow; redesign by Rees Jones
At a glance
Course No. 3 holds a distinguished position in Illinois golf. It's a historic venue for Ryder Cups and Major championships. Located in Medinah, Illinois, this course is set within a wooded park where playing lines are carved out between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique American golf experience, rich in history, architectural choices, its relationship with the landscape, and the strategic decisions it demands from the player. The Round selects Course No. 3 for its architectural, historical, sporting, and territorial significance.
Geography & setting
Course No. 3 is located in Medinah, Illinois, in the United States. The course unfolds within a wooded park where playing lines are defined by trees, bunkers, and water features. This geographical description should be complemented by details on the exact soil types, altitude, dominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.
History
Course No. Un site historique de Ryder Cup et de majeurs.
Architecture
The course leverages its parkland environment to strategically arrange angles, hazards, and approaches to the greens.
The course in detail
The course features 18 holes, with a par of 72, and measures approximately 6900 meters from the championship tees.
Why play this course
3 for its architectural, historical, sporting or territorial value.
Practical information
- Official website
- www.medinahcc.org/