Hole 15 at Medinah Country Club (Course 3)

Par 4 • 390 Yards • Medinah, Illinois

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The 15th hole at Medinah's No. 3 course is often called the "grip-it-and-rip-it hole" - the shortest par four on the layout that invites aggressive play. However, a strategically placed pond lurking right of the landing zone serves as the lone hazard that can quickly turn birdie opportunities into bogeys. This deceptively simple hole rewards confident execution while punishing careless swings.

Tees:

390y331y308y308y

Green:33y × 21y

Fairway @250y:39y wide

1 BunkerWater dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 390 yds
Green: 4256 sq ft
Bunkers: 1
Water: Yes
Course Slope: 152
Course Rating: 78.3

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

At just 390 yards, this short par 4 offers birdie opportunities, but accuracy is crucial. The fairway provides a generous 37-yard width at the 200-yard mark, making it ideal for a controlled tee shot with a fairway wood or hybrid to stay in the short grass.

hazard warning

Avoid the pond that sits right of the landing zone - this is the primary hazard that can ruin your scorecard on this otherwise manageable hole. Keep your tee shot left-center of the fairway to eliminate this water hazard from play.

approach

With bunkers positioned at 336.7 yards, longer hitters who bomb their drives will face greenside sand on their approach. Consider laying back to 250 yards off the tee where the fairway widens to 39 yards, leaving a comfortable wedge into the green.

green

The green measures a compact 4,256 square feet (33 yards by 21 yards), requiring precise approach shots. This smaller target demands accuracy over distance, so focus on hitting the correct yardage rather than trying to overpower the hole.

tee shot

This is a classic 'grip-it-and-rip-it' hole at 390 yards, but smart course management trumps raw power. The fairway actually gets slightly wider at 250 yards (39 yards vs 37 at 200), so a controlled 250-yard tee shot sets up the ideal approach angle.

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This 390-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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

How difficult is hole 15?

This hole is a moderate challenge for most golfers. Key challenges include: water in play, small green.

What hazards should I watch out for on hole 15?

Key hazards include: 1 greenside bunker; water at 279.2 yards. Plan your shots to avoid these trouble spots.

How big is the green on hole 15?

The green is small and requires precision. The green is wider than it is deep, rewarding shots that find the correct tier. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.

What's a good score on hole 15?

This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.

Can I practice hole 15 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 390-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 →