
#3
Medinah Country Club

About this course
Medinah Country Club's famed Course #3 stands as a testament to championship golf, a battlefield where legends have been forged in the crucible of major competition. The parkland layout, carved from the rolling landscape west of Chicago, presents a classic test with mature trees lining generous fairways. While the course avoids overly penal rough, its undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers demand a thoughtful approach, subtly favoring a power fade. Originally designed by Tom Bendelow, Course #3 underwent significant enhancements under the watchful eye of Rees Jones, solidifying its reputation for strategic complexity and playability. The course’s pedigree is undeniable, having hosted multiple U.S. Opens, PGA Championships, and Ryder Cups, each event adding another layer to the course's rich tapestry of golfing history. Medinah remains a proving ground for the game's elite. Medinah embodies a distinctly Midwestern character, known for its inclusive membership drawn from a diverse range of backgrounds and vocations. It is a place where the traditions of the game are deeply respected, yet where progress and innovation are welcomed. A particular point of pride among members is the club's unwavering commitment to caddie programs, fostering the next generation of golfers and stewards of the game. It is here at Medinah, where the spirit of the sport finds its home, and where legacies are perpetually written with each swing.
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.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in IL
Quick facts
- Location
- Medinah, IL, USA
- Access
- Private
- Year built
- 1928
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Rees Jones, Tom Bendelow
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,657 yards
- Difficulty
- 78.3/152
- Course Vaults score
- 8.7
Getting there
Most visitors to Medinah Country Club arrive through Chicago O'Hare International (ORD), just twenty-five miles to the east, making the approach one of the more effortless in championship golf. The drive west along Interstate 90 gradually sheds the density of the city, transitioning into the wooded suburbs of DuPage County where the landscape opens into rolling terrain and quiet residential enclaves. Private arrivals often utilize Chicago Executive Airport in Wheeling, though the club's proximity to O'Hare renders commercial routing nearly as seamless. The final turn onto Medinah Road delivers you beneath a canopy of mature hardwoods to the stately Mediterranean Revival clubhouse, a fortress of tradition standing watch over one of America's most storied golfing estates.

FAQ
Common questions about #3 at Medinah Country Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
#3 at Medinah Country Club has a Course Vaults score of 8.7 out of 10 based on 69 logged golfers.
#3 was designed by Rees Jones and Tom Bendelow.
#3 at Medinah Country Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at #3 is 72.
#3 plays 7,657 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at #3 is 152.








