Gateway National Golf Links

Hole 3 at Gateway National Golf Links sets the tone early: a 661-yard par-5, rated the number one handicap hole on the course, with a view of the downtown St. Louis skyline. Hole 5 plays up to 482 yards from the tips, ranking among the longest par-4s in Illinois. Designed by Keith Foster, this public 18-hole links in Madison, Illinois plays between 6,178 and 7,178 yards to a par of 71. The layout moves across rolling terrain separated by gentle mounds, with tall grasses, lakes, wood-tie bunkers, wetlands, native grasses, and Scottish-style burns shaping play. Giant cottonwoods, stone bridges, and raised boardwalks mark the transitions across the property. Rated 4.5 by Hole19 golfers and a popular round among Hole19 golfers in Illinois. Practice options include a putting green and lessons with the Director of Instruction. The clubhouse includes a restaurant with an open-faced kitchen serving a seasonal lunch menu with dine-in and carryout, a bar with call brands, spirits, and cold beers, a well-stocked pro shop carrying TaylorMade and Cobra rental equipment, and a 2,700 square foot Pavilion overlooking the putting green, 1st tee, and 18th green.