Hole 12 at Medinah Country Club (Course 3)

Par 4 • 476 Yards • Medinah, Illinois

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The 12th hole stands as perhaps the most "wow" offering on Medinah's legendary No. 3 course, earning its reputation as a true test of precision and power. This demanding par 4 serves as a crucial scoring opportunity before golfers face the challenging final stretch of holes.

Tees:

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Green:28y × 35y

Fairway @250y:41y wide

Water dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 476 yds
Green: 5684 sq ft
Water: Yes
Course Slope: 152
Course Rating: 78.3

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Strategy Tips

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This hole presents an extreme challenge with the fairway measuring only 1 yard wide at the 200-yard mark. This creates a bottleneck that demands exceptional precision off the tee.

tee shot

Consider laying up short of the 200-yard trouble area with a controlled iron or hybrid. The fairway opens significantly to 40 yards wide at 250 yards, but most golfers should avoid the risk of the 1-yard chokepoint.

approach

From a conservative tee shot position around 180 yards, you'll face a long approach of nearly 300 yards into this 476-yard par 4. Accept that this hole likely requires two full shots to reach the putting surface.

green

The green measures 28 yards by 35 yards (5,684 sq ft), providing a reasonably large target for your approach shot. Aim for the center of this generous green rather than attacking pin positions.

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Scoring Tip

When water is in play, commit to a conservative target. A bogey beats a big number every time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 476-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 12?

This hole is one of the tougher holes on the course for most golfers. Key challenges include: long par 4, water in play.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 12?

Key hazards include: water at 446.9 yards. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 12?

The green is medium-sized with moderate targets. Pay attention to pin placement when selecting your approach club.

What's a good score on hole 12?

This hole is one of the tougher holes where par feels like birdie. A challenging par 4. Accept that bogey happens and avoid big numbers.

Can I practice hole 12 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Medinah Country Club (Course 3). You can play this exact 476-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →