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4.7
278 Reviews (278)
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.6
98.9%
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269 out of 278 reviews
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4.8
22 Reviews (22)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.8
Layout
4.9
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
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4.8
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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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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.

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Banquet Facilities

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4.7
278 Reviews (278)
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Reviews 3
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3.0
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Conditions Fair
Value Average
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Handicap 10-14
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5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Well hidden diamond in the rough

PrairieView is a great course. Exciting layout, well maintained, 4 sets of tees to create as much of a challenge you are wanting to take on. Played at 10:20 on a Thursday. Never saw another human being within 500 yards at any time during the day. Threw 6 balls into bunkers or around the greens and my hands were raw by the end of the day for hitting so many shots. Done with 18 holes in 3 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

greens

quickest and smoothest greens in northern Illinois

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course, good staff

Course has a great layout. Played a bit narrow and short, but I think they pulled the two longer tee positions for end of season. Conditions were good for mid November other than cold and wind which is a given for IL. Greens ran quick and were a bit tricky to read, but overall in very good condition. Prices were very reasonable, partially thanks to Golf Now’s discounts, but even regular rate is reasonable for the value in the course. Bar staff was very friendly and accommodating. If I wasn’t so far from Rockford I’d definitely try to play this course again every year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

PrairieView

Played early October in the early morning. For the price and amenities, this is one of the best bargains in IL golf. Course is maintained really well, has gps carts. Only reason for a 4 star is the lack of a driving range for practice/warmup. There are 3 putting/chipping greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

What an amazing course!

Don’t come here cause you will ruin it. I want it all to my self . For real its a beautiful well kept course with amazing views and a nuclear power plant in the back ground.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 127
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Very hard ground tees and fairways my wife hurt her shoulder wrists no use of water pretty sad won't be back course has gone downhill bad very sad

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

This is a beautiful course during the summer but during the fall it gets even better! Great place to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Staff is great, pace was slow but everything else was great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friday the 13th

This course is beautiful and that’s not giving it credit.

The first 9 were great, back 9 somehow ended up with a 2 some in front of us that doubled our pace of play. Lost any rhythm we had and just watched as they took 8 shots to get to the green on each hole. Very painful

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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