54% match
For White tees
Focus on ball roll and finish position, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Medinah Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
167
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
#3 Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for #3, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 30%Scoring 20%Precision 17%Dispersion 15%Aim 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
17.6
Average HCP
10.6
Minimum HCP
30.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for #3
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Piles | Bullseye 2x
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop chip shots inside the Bullseye. Count the number of balls in the inner and outer Bullseye.
Driving Range31 min
Woods (Hy to 3W) | L-R and R-L 9 Targets
Hit 5 balls to each randomly selected target while producing left-to-right and right-to-left shots, using woods only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665889fa873430f527142a73_Slide24.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, in a Row [Long]
Eliminate long distance misses by stopping 5 balls inside the circle, in a row.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665887a0c4f4a790542a56e3_Slide18.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside all five fields - with your eyes closed - to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/6658863b3c0035ec4a158e8e_Slide16.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field, in a Row [Long]
Stop 5 balls in a row - one inside each field - to complete the challenge. If miss, fall back two fields.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about #3.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
info@medinahcc.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
6N001 Medinah Road
Course Information
Holes
54
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Tom Bendelow/Rees Jones
Opened
1928
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⭐4.8(673 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for #3, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for White
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests players with long par fours and fives that pressure tee accuracy and approach precision. Back nine plays tougher with higher slope forcing careful play to limit bogeys on key spots.
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 727657 yards7002 metersCR 78.3Bogey 107.0Slope 152
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 38.9 · BR 52.7 · Slope 149
Back Nine · CR 39.4 · BR 54.3 · Slope 155
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 5 | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 433 | 192 | 412 | 463 | 536 | 509 | 617 | 201 | 432 | 3795 | 578 | 440 | 476 | 245 | 609 | 390 | 482 | 193 | 449 | 3862 | 7657 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736113 yards5590 metersCR 76.6Bogey 110.6Slope 144
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 38.2 · BR 54.7 · Slope 140
Back Nine · CR 38.4 · BR 55.9 · Slope 148
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 151 | 365 | 337 | 488 | 353 | 460 | 153 | 397 | 3061 | 463 | 374 | 383 | 151 | 495 | 308 | 348 | 132 | 398 | 3052 | 6113 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 736629 yards6062 metersCR 79.5Bogey 114.9Slope 150
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 39.6 · BR 56.8 · Slope 146
Back Nine · CR 39.9 · BR 58.1 · Slope 154
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 73 |
| Handicap | 15 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 17 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 14 | — | — |
| Yardage | 357 | 151 | 365 | 401 | 488 | 432 | 571 | 153 | 397 | 3315 | 555 | 374 | 452 | 151 | 531 | 308 | 413 | 132 | 398 | 3314 | 6629 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for #3
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile46% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
51% match
For White tees
Land close to pin, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy27%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Distance Control22%
Aim16%
13 Week Flagship Program for #3
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for #3. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control Driver Ball Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control Short Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–12≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 12–13≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Center of the fairway: reduce misses on approach shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
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65% match
For White tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control25%
Trajectory22%
Scoring20%
39% match
For White tees
Control flight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics26%
Trajectory15%
57% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim28%
Alignment21%
Scoring19%
77% match
For White tees
Precision shots, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control25%
Precision18%
54% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
63% match
For White tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring25%
Aim22%
Alignment18%
65% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control22%
Precision20%
Accuracy18%
70% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Precision35%
Aim21%
Distance Control18%
76% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Aim25%
Scoring19%
Precision18%
62% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control26%
Accuracy25%
Aim13%
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Get Started79% match
For White tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision20%
Dispersion17%
Distance Control17%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control40%
Precision26%
Scoring14%
36% match
For Green tees
Align body parallel to line, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
52% match
For Green tees
Keep near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
70% match
For Green tees
Focus on clean contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring32%
Distance Control18%
Dispersion15%
68% match
For Green tees
Stop pitches near hole, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Scoring23%
Accuracy23%
Aim19%
61% match
For Green tees
Eliminate off-target woods, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP4 drills
Dispersion38%
Precision27%
Scoring13%
57% match
For Green tees
Avoid rough with woods, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min13 HCP4 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control25%
Scoring21%
46% match
For Green tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
54% match
For Green tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
58% match
For Green tees
Check setup, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Alignment25%
Scoring23%
Distance Control21%
62% match
For Green tees
Chip close, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control20%
Scoring16%
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Get Started70% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
64% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment25%
Accuracy14%
76% match
For Green tees
Thread the needle, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Precision29%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
72% match
For Green tees
Dial in aim, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim23%
Alignment20%
Distance Control19%
69% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Distance Control24%
Scoring19%
Accuracy17%
86% match
For Green tees
Feel the green, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control26%
Aim15%
Precision15%
78% match
For Green tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim18%
Precision16%
79% match
For Green tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Precision30%
Distance Control25%
Aim14%
82% match
For Gold tees
Escape safely, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision18%
Aim13%
74% match
For Gold tees
Chip from tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Aim22%
Precision21%
55% match
For Gold tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP9 drills
Scoring48%
Distance Control29%
Visualization19%
69% match
For Gold tees
Precision mid-irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP4 drills
Scoring25%
Distance Control19%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started38% match
For Gold tees
Hit fairways consistently, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
68% match
For Gold tees
Maximize in regulation, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
46% match
For Gold tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
53% match
For Gold tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Dispersion26%
Visualization26%
76% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Precision20%
Scoring17%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about #3
Get answers to common questions about playing #3 and what to expect.
How difficult is #3 for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, #3 challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 152.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 78.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at #3?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6885 yards. The back tees extend to 7657.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at #3?
With a course rating of 78.3 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is #3 and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 7657.0 yards at maximum length, it favors players with above-average driving distance.
What type of course is #3 and how should I play it?
#3 is designed as a Parkland layout. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make #3 strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 152.0 and yardage reaching 7657.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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