Tom Bendelow
Tom Bendelow is a Early American era golf course architect with 5 courses in the Alister Links database across 5 states. Best known for Medinah Country Club (No. 3). Designs in our database span 1912–1925.
Tom Bendelow was a Scottish-born architect who designed hundreds of courses across America during the early growth of the game. Known as the 'Johnny Appleseed of American Golf,' he laid out courses for A.G. Spalding & Bros. before establishing himself as an independent designer.
Design Philosophy
Bendelow's early designs were often simple nine-hole layouts created quickly and inexpensively to meet the explosive demand for golf in America. His later work matured significantly, producing more strategic and architecturally sophisticated courses.
5 clubs across 5 states · 1912–1925
Course Map
Courses by Tom Bendelow
Ranked by Alister Index score.
Medinah Country Club
Medinah, IL
Designed by Tom Bendelow · Founded 1925
Palma Ceia Golf & Country Club
Tampa, FL
Designed by Tom Bendelow · Founded 1916
Clarksburg Country Club
Clarksburg, WV
Designed by Tom Bendelow · Founded 1912
The Country Club of Jackson
Jackson, MS
Designed by Tom Bendelow (original 1914), Dick Wilson (Cypress/Dogwood/Azalea) · Founded 1914
Diamond Oaks Country Club
Fort Worth, TX
Designed by Tom Bendelow · Founded 1912
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Key Facts
- Courses in database: 5
- States represented: Florida, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, West Virginia
- Year range: 1912–1925
- Era: Early American
- Birthplace: Aberdeen, Scotland
- Born: 1868, Died: 1936
- Best known for: Medinah Country Club (No. 3)
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