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PrairieView Golf Club

Illinois Rt 72 & German Church Rd, Byron, Illinois 61010, Ogle County
(815) 234-4653
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4.6
286 Reviews
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 7158 yds
Rating 73.5
Slope 133
Type Public
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Course Details

Rentals & Services

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

Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy
Teaching Pro
Putting Green

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

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

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4.6
4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 286 reviews
95.2%
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286
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  • Conditions
    4.5
  • Value
    4.7
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.7
  • Pace
    4.1
  • Amenities
    4.6
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Course Highlights
Prairie View's stunning layout and meticulously maintained greens, fairways, and rough consistently deliver an exceptional round of golf. Welcoming staff and a well-equipped driving range with on-hand instruction make this course outstanding value.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 13
Watching the Game 10
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges:
Bunkers 14
Elevation Changes 14
Undulating Greens 13
Best For:
Locals 13
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 13
Advanced Golfers 12
Location is:
Worth the Drive 17

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Golfer Reviews

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sheller34
T O P 500
Reviews 141
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
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

Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
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Bohlmanb
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Bigworm9
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

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

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314160805057
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314161665183
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course

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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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Ed3300156
Review 1
Recommended
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

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
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AKIKONDO
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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hofmann477
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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Lrhughes
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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u5700655
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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SammyGolph
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Best course west of the Chicago

This course is amazing condition. I would compare the landscape and greens to Cantigny - it is worth every penny and the reply cost is extremely reasonable. I will be back. Worth the drive and time. Food was excellent as well.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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AKIKONDO
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

AKI

We could enjoy very much this beautiful course with reasonable price. Thank you for Prairie View and Golf Now.

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u875114708
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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kyler25
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great course

Course has an awesome design and maintained very well! The golf cart amenities are top notch!

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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IamEnergizeR
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good course

Great course, good layout, greens need a little work still. Think the course is under new management and they have done alot already!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
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u795518986
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beyond Expectations

This place is amazing especially as it is available to the golfing public. A course of this quality is usually a country club.

Two places to relax before and after golf, elevation changes, adequate bunkers with limited forced carries add up to a great experience.

The short game practice area could not be better. Driving range is a bit limited.

Since it was our first time there we could have use some better guidance to the next hole.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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ACCPadre
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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Beatle3669
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Foster76
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great course

This course always plays great! Once again it did not disappoint!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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SmOyvGePVRxsQaS78Ckp
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Pace of play not that great

Need a golf course ranger to make a traffic control. Had to wait and play throughout the course. Sometimes two groups ahead of me waiting their tee offs, not good for a premier public golf couse like Preivew.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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