Gateway National Golf Links is an 18-hole golf course in Madison, IL with a par of 71. It offers 7 tee sets: black (7,074 yards, slope 127, rating 74.2), blue (6,623 yards, slope 126, rating 71.9), arch (6,377 yards, slope 123, rating 70.9), arch2013 (6,368 yards, slope 124, rating 70.5), white (6,170 yards, slope 123, rating 69.6), yellow (5,630 yards, slope 120, rating 66.8), red (5,172 yards, slope 106, rating 65). The hardest hole is #3, a par 5 playing 471 yards from the first tee.

Gateway National Golf Links

Madison, IL

blackS:127R:74.2
blueS:126R:71.9
archS:123R:70.9
arch2013S:124R:70.5
whiteS:123R:69.6
yellowS:120R:66.8
redS:106R:65

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Hole 1 satellite
1001502002501PAR 4
1Par 4
HCP 13
404376376376354296296

A straightforward par 4 with a wide fairway that offers a relatively open approach to the green. The hole's modest length and generous landing areas make it an inviting opener, though accuracy is still required to avoid the greenside bunkers.

Hole 2 satellite
1001502002502PAR 4
2Par 4
HCP 7
461422397397397330330

A demanding par 4 that plays longer than most opening holes with a tight fairway. Water hazards and strategic bunkering create a challenging approach, making this one of the course's most difficult early tests.

Hole 3 satellite
1001502002503PAR 5
3Par 5
HCP 1
650630566566566471471

The course's longest hole, this par 5 demands accurate placement on a potentially dogleg layout. Hazards guard both the fairway and approaches to the green, rewarding precision over pure distance.

Hole 4 satellite
1001502004PAR 3
4Par 3
HCP 17
194181153155155155129

A short par 3 over a modest distance to the green. While relatively forgiving in length, the elevated green and surrounding bunkers demand an accurate tee shot to find the putting surface.

Hole 5 satellite
1001502002505PAR 4
5Par 4
HCP 3
477452421419419351351

A strong par 4 that plays significantly uphill, adding considerable length and difficulty to the challenge. The sustained elevation gain and strategic hazards make this one of the course's most formidable holes.

Hole 6 satellite
1001502002506PAR 5
6Par 5
HCP 5
556530530530500500455

A lengthy par 5 with multiple strategic hazards positioned to challenge both the fairway and layup areas. The hole's length and complexity reward thoughtful course management throughout.

Hole 7 satellite
1001502007PAR 3
7Par 3
HCP 15
198181160162162162145

A mid-length par 3 requiring an accurate approach to a protected green. Bunkers and water hazards surround the target, making precision from the tee essential.

Hole 8 satellite
1001001502002508PAR 4
8Par 4
HCP 11
420399408399382304304

A short to mid-length par 4 with a character-defining dogleg or dramatic shape. Strategic bunkering and hazard placement create an interesting tactical puzzle despite the modest yardage.

Hole 9 satellite
1001502002509PAR 4
9Par 4
HCP 9
428395390395361361311

A solid par 4 with a balanced difficulty that demands accuracy from tee to green. Fairway hazards and greenside bunkering require thoughtful shot placement throughout the hole.

Hole 10 satellite
10015020025010PAR 4
10Par 4
HCP 12
313273271273265265203

A short par 4 that punches above its modest yardage with strategic hazards and a tight landing area. The brevity is deceptive—accuracy and course management are far more important than distance.

Hole 11 satellite
10015020025011PAR 4
11Par 4
HCP 6
436420394395395328328

A challenging par 4 that plays longer than indicated with hazards guarding both the fairway and approach zones. The hole's difficulty is enhanced by strategic bunkering and water placement.

Hole 12 satellite
10012PAR 3
12Par 3
HCP 18
14713013113011311388

The shortest hole on the course, this par 3 requires only a short tee shot but demands precision to avoid the surrounding bunkers and hazards protecting the small green.

Hole 13 satellite
10015020025013PAR 5
13Par 5
HCP 2
556533533533520520459

A long par 5 that plays as one of the course's most demanding holes despite its handicap ranking. Multiple hazards throughout the hole and complex green surrounds create a strategic puzzle requiring excellent execution.

Hole 14 satellite
10015020014PAR 3
14Par 3
HCP 14
235207185185185155155

A mid-length par 3 with a well-protected green surrounded by hazards and bunkering. The hole's character requires an accurate tee shot to avoid trouble around the target.

Hole 15 satellite
10010015020025015PAR 4
15Par 4
HCP 4
451425408407407330330

A strong par 4 that plays notably long with hazards strategically positioned along the fairway and around the green. The length and complexity make this one of the course's most difficult holes.

Hole 16 satellite
10015010015020025016PAR 4
16Par 4
HCP 10
381354354354325325274

A mid-length par 4 featuring strategic hazards that guard the fairway and greenside areas. The hole's configuration rewards accuracy and smart positioning over distance.

Hole 17 satellite
10010015020017PAR 3
17Par 3
HCP 16
222195173172172172157

A mid-length par 3 with a challenging approach to a well-bunkered green. Hazards frame the target, requiring a confident and accurate tee shot.

Hole 18 satellite
10015020025018PAR 5
18Par 5
HCP 8
545520527520492492386

A finishing par 5 that plays as a dramatic closer to the round, with length and strategic hazards throughout. The hole's significant yardage and complex routing create a memorable and demanding conclusion.

Scorecard

Hole123456789Out101112131415161718InTot
Par445345344364435344353571
HCP137117351511912618214410168
black404461650194477556198420428378831343614755623545138122254532867074
blue376422630181452530181399395356627342013053320742535419552030576623
arch376397566153421530160408390340127139413153318540835417352729766377
arch2013376397566155419530162399395339927339513053318540735417252029696368
white354397566155419500162382361329626539511352018540732517249228746170
yellow296330471155351500162304361293026532811352015533032517249227005630
red29633047112935145514530431127922033288845915533027415738623805172

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