Presidents Cup Gives Medinah ‘Mount Rushmore’ of Major Golf Events
The Presidents Cup begins Thursday just outside Chicago.
Medinah Country Club's Course No. 3 will host the inaugural Presidents Cup this Thursday, marking the first time the prestigious venue will play host to the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, and U.S. Open. Medinah’s Host Committee Chairman Mike Scimo expressed pride in the club’s status as a "Mount Rushmore" of golf events. While seven other courses have hosted the Ryder Cup, PGA Championship, and U.S. Open, Medinah’s diversity of events sets it apart.
The club has also played host to numerous other notable tournaments, including the U.S. Senior Open (1988), BMW Championship (2019), and a former Western Open (1939, 1962, and 1966). A $23 million renovation funded by Medinah’s 1,100-plus membership, led by OCM Golf, completed in 2024, has further elevated the course’s reputation.
Medinah’s president, David Latham, stated that the club aims to "reimagine" the types of tournaments it can host in the future. However, U.S. Open and PGA Championship dates are largely fixed through 2050, making another Medinah edition unlikely. The next open U.S. date for the Ryder Cup is 2041. Despite the challenges, Medinah is exploring opportunities for future events, including major women’s, collegiate, and amateur tournaments.
The PGA Tour’s new two-track model with a top-tier Championship Series and revamped Tour Championship could further enhance Medinah’s hosting prospects. According to Scimo, the goal is to elevate tournament stature without turning Medinah into a regular tour stop. Instead, the club seeks to attract special events like U.S. Amateurs, Tour Championships, BMW Championships, or LPGA majors, which would bolster Medinah’s legacy and appeal to its members.
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