Gateway National Golf Links
Plan your round at Gateway National Golf Links
Gateway National Golf Links is a links-style 18-hole course in Madison, Illinois, minutes from downtown St. Louis and the Gateway Arch. Designed by Keith Foster, it runs through native grasses, across stone bridges and along boardwalks over wetlands, and the club describes it as the only public course in the St. Louis area with bentgrass fairways. It plays to par 71 and 7,178 yards from the Tips. World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway bought the course in December 2019.
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Designed by Keith Foster
Course strategy
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Walk the course
Gateway National Golf Links hole by hole
Hole 1
354
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
397
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
566
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
153
yds ·Middle
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Hole 5
421
yds ·Middle
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Hole 6
500
yds ·Middle
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Hole 7
160
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
378
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
360
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
251
yds ·Middle
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Hole 11
394
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
115
yds ·Middle
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Hole 13
520
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
185
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
408
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
325
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
173
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
494
yds ·Middle
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Championship | Back | Middle | Combo | Forward |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 401 | 376 | 354 | 302 | 302 |
| 2 | 4 | 7 | 462 | 422 | 397 | 329 | 329 |
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 655 | 630 | 566 | 475 | 475 |
| 4 | 3 | 17 | 194 | 180 | 153 | 153 | 130 |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 475 | 452 | 421 | 351 | 351 |
| 6 | 5 | 5 | 556 | 530 | 500 | 500 | 455 |
| 7 | 3 | 15 | 200 | 180 | 160 | 160 | 145 |
| 8 | 4 | 11 | 417 | 408 | 378 | 300 | 300 |
| 9 | 4 | 9 | 427 | 390 | 360 | 360 | 310 |
| Out | 36 | 3,787 | 3,568 | 3,289 | 2,930 | 2,797 | |
| 10 | 4 | 12 | 315 | 271 | 251 | 251 | 202 |
| 11 | 4 | 6 | 442 | 416 | 394 | 330 | 330 |
| 12 | 3 | 18 | 147 | 131 | 115 | 115 | 90 |
| 13 | 5 | 2 | 557 | 533 | 520 | 520 | 462 |
| 14 | 3 | 14 | 236 | 200 | 185 | 155 | 155 |
| 15 | 4 | 4 | 454 | 428 | 408 | 330 | 330 |
| 16 | 4 | 10 | 384 | 354 | 325 | 325 | 274 |
| 17 | 3 | 16 | 225 | 195 | 173 | 173 | 156 |
| 18 | 5 | 8 | 545 | 527 | 494 | 494 | 391 |
| In | 35 | 3,305 | 3,055 | 2,865 | 2,693 | 2,390 | |
| Total | 71 | 7,092 | 6,623 | 6,154 | 5,623 | 5,187 | |
| Rating / Slope | 74.6 / 138 | 72.4 / 133 | 70.1 / 126 | 66.4 / 114 | 64.5 / 109 | ||
Scorecard data: OpenGolfAPI, © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book your tee time online or call the golf shop
- Look over the seven tee sets on the scorecard to choose your yardage
- Expect wind and native grasses, typical of a links layout
Food & drink
An open-faced kitchen in the clubhouse serves a seasonal lunch menu, with dine-in and carryout.
Policies
Tee times are booked online through the club's website or by calling the golf shop. A season pass includes privileges at additional St. Louis golf courses, and the club supports outings with registration, custom cart signs and scoring.
Quick answers
Gateway National Golf Links at a glance
Is Gateway National Golf Links open to the public?
Yes. Gateway National Golf Links is a public course.
How many holes does Gateway National Golf Links have, and what's the par?
Gateway National Golf Links has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 5,187 to 7,092 yards depending on the tees.
Who designed Gateway National Golf Links?
Gateway National Golf Links was designed by Keith Foster.
What food and drink does Gateway National Golf Links have?
An open-faced kitchen in the clubhouse serves a seasonal lunch menu, with dine-in and carryout.
How do you book a tee time at Gateway National Golf Links?
Call the course at (618) 482-4653.
Where is Gateway National Golf Links?
Gateway National Golf Links is at 18 Golf Dr, Madison, IL 62060.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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