Medinah Country Club: seven facts about the 2026 Presidents Cup venue

Editorial correction — 5 October 2026: factual errors and unsupported claims in the earlier version have been corrected. The original publication date is retained.

1. Medinah is in Illinois, near Chicago.
2. The club was founded in 1924.
3. Tom Bendelow designed its original three courses.
4. Course No. 3 opened in 1928.
5. It hosted the U.S. Open in 1949, 1975 and 1990.
6. Tiger Woods won the 1999 and 2006 PGA Championships there.
7. It hosted the Ryder Cup in 2012 and the Presidents Cup in 2026.

The 2012 and 2026 events were different competitions. The Presidents Cup pairs the United States against an International team drawn from outside Europe.

Sources checked

• Original report