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4.7
278 Reviews (278)
5 Stars
208
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.7
98.9%
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269 out of 278 reviews
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4.9
16 Reviews (16)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.9
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 16 reviews
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4.8
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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23 out of 23 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7158 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.5

Owned and operated by the Byron Forest Preserve District, Prairieview Golf Course sits on a scenic stretch of land that overlooks the Rock River. The layout will test different skills with plenty of variety, offering both open, links-style holes and tight, tree-lined holes. The design takes advantage of the rolling terrain, incorporating the varying elevations into the large and undulating greens. The breaks can make the greens hard to read and they're made even more challenging by more than 60 bunkers strategically places along the borders. There are also water hazards in the form of ponds and a meandering stream that come into play on five holes. In addition to the course, there is also a 15-acre practice facility with a driving range, two putting greens, and chipping and pitching greens with two bunkers.

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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Bent
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect William J. Spear

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $16
Pull-carts Yes - $3
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.7
278 Reviews (278)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A good walk rewarded

Beautiful day, outstanding course, and you can't beat the price. If this course was closer to Chicago it would be $50 or more.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Really pretty course. Great layout.

One of the best public golf courses in Northern IL.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Best course in the area, great conditions.

The course is in phenomenal shape. It is a pleasure to play and is real bargain for a premier quality golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

GREAT COURSE

THE COURSE WAS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE STAFF WAS VERY NICE AND LET ME USE A TOWEL WHEN I FORGOT MINE AT HOME.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

beautiful landscape with well maintained flowers

enjoyed enough that we are playing the course again the next day with a 30 minute drive from Rockford----was truly impresses with the many improvements since the last time I played well over 10 yrs. previously

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Well maintained and groomed course.

The course is in excellent condition, playing like country club with tee boxes,fairways and greens in great shape. The course is challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First golf in Indy

Really enjoyed the layout. Greens were in great shape. Fairways were in great shape for the most part with exception of a few areas with too much moisture and traffic. Multiple sets of tees for every skill level. No one gets five stars though. Well maybe Augusta National would but I'll never get to do that.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

great value through Golfnow

great value, and condition, was well worth the 1.5 hr drive

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Small town gem

For a new golfer this is a fair and fun course to play. Mostly wide fairways and big greens are usually surrounded by bunkers to keep you sharp. The back nine is more scenic, with many chances to see a deer or coon around the mature tree lines of the 11th and 12th holes.

Great practice area for putting/chipping and a driving range are available. The outside deck is fantastic and trumps the cozy and comfortable inside eating area.

A great place to golf.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

great condition

very good course in great condition, good bargain. Practice facilities are also very good. greens in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

way to slow

EFT after 4 holes and an hour and 5 minutes. Unacceptable on aTuesday afternoon at 2 oclosk

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Exceptional course

The fairways and greens were in excellent condition. The views of the surrounding area is breath-taking. All except seeing the nuclear plant steam-stacks. That was a bit unnerving/creepy.

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

picturesque holes

Great course for the dollar. Takes a little to get there. Overall good looking challenging course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

loved course

course was in great shape and I am looking forward to playing again soon. I highly recommend everyone play here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Prairie Perfection

Great course, simple as that.
Challenging layout, true fast greens, in good condition.
Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Best Course in 100 mile radius!!!

Prairieview is the best course under $50 a round with cart in a 100 mile radius. The bent grass fairways, large greens, and challenging hazards make this an enjoyable and rewarding course. It has some long holes, but in general you have room for error off the tee is you spray a bit with the large fairways on most holes. Par 3s are average distance from 140y to 180y. Great course!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great course , better value

Never heard of the course but played since I have a qualifier there in JuneI walked in and was greeted and help right away. Great short game area. The course was is great shape for April and with the horrible weather we have had. Great value and very challenging. Recommended for about an hr drive from the city.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

This course reminds me of a TPC

Great bang for your buck. Burmuda grass, trees and tall grasses everywhere

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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