Private

#2

Medinah Country Club

Medinah, IL, USA
Courtney Tincher
jimmyrobinson
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Nathan
+18
18 holesPar 726,412 yds75.4/132

About this course

Medinah Country Club's Course #2 occupies the same expansive property in the western Chicago suburbs as its more famous sibling, Course #3. Tom Bendelow designed the original layout in the 1920s as part of the Shriners' ambitious three-course complex. The course shares the rolling, wooded terrain characteristic of the Medinah grounds, with mature trees lining fairways and several elevation changes that add strategic interest to what might otherwise be relatively straightforward midwestern parkland golf. Course #2 has undergone modifications over the decades, though it maintains a more understated profile than its championship neighbor. The routing moves through similar landscape—dense stands of hardwoods, occasional water features, and the kind of tree-lined corridors that define classic Chicago-area courses. The layout serves primarily as a members' course, offering a less demanding but still engaging test of golf compared to the tournament-caliber challenges of Course #3. The course functions as an integral part of Medinah's multi-course operation, providing members with variety and additional playing opportunities. While it lacks the tournament pedigree and national recognition of Course #3, it represents the kind of solid, playable design that Bendelow produced throughout the Midwest during golf's early expansion era. The setting within Medinah's extensive grounds gives the course a secluded, parkland character that appeals to members seeking a more relaxed round.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Private column compares member-only and guest-restricted courses.

1310

Best in World

1142

Best in USA

39

Best in IL

Quick facts

Location
Medinah, IL, USA
Access
Private
Year built
1926
Holes
18
Designer
Tom Bendelow
Par
72
Length
6,412 yards
Difficulty
75.4/132
Course Vaults score
7.9

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FAQ

Common questions about #2 at Medinah Country Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

#2 at Medinah Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 23 logged golfers.

#2 was designed by Tom Bendelow.

#2 at Medinah Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.

Par at #2 is 72.

#2 plays 6,412 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at #2 is 132.

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