Tom Bendelow
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Tom Bendelow was a prolific golf course architect during the first half of the twentieth century, particularly in the American Midwest. Bendelow is perhaps best known for his work on Medinah Country Club's Course #3, a course that has held many major championships, including the U.S. Open in 1949, 1975, and 1990, and the PGA Championship in 1999 and 2006. In addition, the 2012 Ryder Cup will also be played on Medinah #3. Medinah #3 is widely considered not merely the best course in Illinois, but one of the finest golf courses in the United States.