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4.5
332 Reviews (332)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.3
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327 out of 332 reviews
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4.5
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4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.4
36 Reviews (36)
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4.3
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
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36 out of 36 reviews
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Course Highlights
This challenging, beautifully maintained course rewards experienced golfers with creative layout featuring elevation changes and well-placed risk-reward holes. Friendly staff and strong overall value keep regulars returning season after season.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6010 yards
Slope 118
Rating 69.0

Prairie Woods Golf Course tumbles across some of Wisconsin's most rolling terrain. On almost any point on the course, whether you're standing on the tees, the fairways, or the greens, the undulating landscape will put your skills of perception to the test. The golf course offers plenty of variety with a unique design on each hole. The rolling hills determined the strategic placement of the bunkers and there are water hazards coming into play on several holes. It's a layout that will keep you on your toes and reward a well thought-out shot, but it's not overly punishing for high handicappers. The golf course is just over 6,000 yards from the back tees but the changes in elevation can make it feel longer. Besides being one of the most unique rounds in the area, Prairie Woods G.C. is also one of the most affordable.

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Course Details

Year Built 1995
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 11/01

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes - $19

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro No
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire required.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.5
332 Reviews (332)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Patio Dining 9
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Narrow Fairways 11
Water Hazards 10
Elevation Changes 9
This course/club is great for:
Seniors 13
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
Locals 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 16

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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Course and worth the trip

Prairie Woods was a nice course and it played harder than the 6000 yards sounds but would be a good scoring course after a few rounds to learn the landing areas. It was my first time playing here so I know that I could shoot better the next time around now that I know what the holes are like and where to aim off of some tee boxes. Greens were a little slow for my liking but they rolled true. If you can control a 5w or 3w off the tees that is all you will need on many holes and others ever a hybrid or 3 iron. I had a few nice shots that were just not aimed properly based on the landing area available to me. I would play again if I am back in the area. The course has many more hills and trees than you would expect from the surrounding area. The back nine has many holes that are tree lined. Staff was great, Its a nice touch to include the driving range with a paid greens fee and the beverage carts was always out and about.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course for all golfers

golf course is in good condition. I would recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice challenging quiet course

I had the chance to play in the middle of a work day with my daughter who is a new golfer. Chose a time when we thought we would have time to work on our skills. The course was challenging enough for a new player and yet allows for successful rewards as well.
The grounds were in great shape and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly.

I would definitely recommend playing this course if you have the opportunity.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Feel good kind of course

It has matured into a wonderful place to play. It needs to be marshalled more. Everyone should enjoy their round of golf. But golfers need to be aware of what ready golf is.. What pace of play means. And have consideration to others playing golf. Not to mention show more respect towards the course itself.. Too many lazy people using age, overweight and lack of respect, to do what works for them and showing little consideration for the players behind them..

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun and challenging

I would play this course again for sure!the course is beautiful! The staff is friendly and courteous. The setting is relaxing and off of the busy road. It is a refreshing and enjoyable place for all levels of golf!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

VERY INTERSTING COURSE!

1st time playing this course. It has some very interesting holes. Very challenging. There are allot of risk and reward holes - which I like! I would recommend this course to ANY player!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great time

Very friendly staff course was beautiful and really coming on.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice country course

was memorial day weekend so they were very busy. Very nice course, will definitely play it again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Fine tuning

fun golf course, there are some good holes. Greens are inconsistent, with respect to speed. Ball marks everywhere. Seems like a top dressing or two would help. Tee boxes are uneven. They need to be leveled. Rough is thick. Fairways are fine. Greens and tees need some work

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Prairie woods golf

Course in great shape beautiful day to golf, was not happy to see kick ball out on course same time as golfers

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

nice layout

played for the first time greens dry but nice staff was great! will play this course more now as I think I will play it better next time>

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

I love this course!!

My brother in law recommended this course. I absolutely loved this course. Don't let the short yardage fool you. The layout is challenging, the course is in excellent condition, the staff (outside and inside) are extremely polite and helpful. The course is quiet and peaceful. The only sounds you hear are birds and wildlife and the occasional echo of a ball careening off a tree (there are lots of them to hit if you are not careful). This course should be named Pleasant Acres because that describes it to a tee (ha ha, see what I did there?) 19th hole bartender was engaging and friendly. She was knowledgeable about the area and let me have a taster (of an unknown to me) beer. I recommend the 312 brand. The kid at the end was smiling and helpful as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course in the middle of nowhere

Great course despite high winds.
Value at its best.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course to Average Players.

Its a short course. Lots of chances to birdie all day. Good shape. Greens in good shape. Easy course to play. Not difficult at all. The back nine gives u a different look. But the back from the blue tees your less thsn 75 yards to the green. For a golf now .com buy its great but to pay course price NOT worth it. If ur a long ball hitter like our party u need a 5 wood or 3 iron off the box. Friendly and very nice club house. I would do it again for my short game.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice short course

Tough greens make up for the short par 4s. Rough a bit too long. Had a late Saturday afternoon tee time so we thought we'd be able to cruise thru the course. Instead, we were waiting at every tee box. Not sure if it was bad tee time spacing or several slow groups ahead of us. Ended up just stopping after 13 holes as it was already 3 hr. 35min

Will play again though

Expensive cocktails also

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

very scenic

very scenic short course. Greens were very firm and fast. well cared for, in good condition. clubhouse clean with good ambiance, staff friendly. practice facilities good. downside is location

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value course!

We had an amazing round on this course. The staff was very friendly and asked if there was anymore that they could do. The course was very wet due to rain the previous night but, very receptive to quality shots. All in all a great value.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course in the country

This course is a fun course to play where some holes really challenge you. Good value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome

The course was in excellent shape the pace of play was great. It was just the two of use and it wasn't until the 18th hole did we ever have to wait to tee off. Great spacing of time for tee times. I hope to get to play this course again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Can chalange all abilities

First time playing here. It was a pleasure from the check in at the pro shop to the AW-SUM Rubin Sandwich after play.
Club selection is key to the many Dogleg holes, Narrow Fairways and tough par 3s. (I have a mental block on par 3s)
I will be back soon!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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