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3.9
297 Reviews (297)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
145
3 Stars
55
2 Stars
20
1 Stars
21
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
84.3%
Recommend this course
242 out of 297 reviews
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4.4
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.8
60.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 5 reviews
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3.8
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
80.0%
Recommend this course
24 out of 30 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff consistently help singles and groups move through 18 holes at a smooth, efficient pace. The course offers strong value for money with an interesting layout that rewards a solid round near downtown St. Louis.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6456 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.0
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The Prairies Golf Club of Cahokia
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Course Details

Year Built 1996
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round (weather permitting)
Architect Dick Gundlach

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts No
Caddies Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
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

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

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Reviews

3.9
297 Reviews (297)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 9
Bunkers 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 9
Beginners 8
Walkers 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 10

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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Better Every Week!!

Wow, they are really turning things around at this course! I played multiple times last year because it was cheap but it was pretty rough. This year the greens alone are so much improved that it’s a much better course. Much improved fairways and tee boxes also. They still have some work, especially with the bunkers. But by August this place should be in top shape. You can’t beat the value even at full price in comparison to some of the other courses around.

The layout can be challenging making you really think through club selection. On several holes driver won’t be the best option off the tee.

For reference sake I’m currently a 22 handicap. Love this course this year

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Really want to like it

They full filled their obligation.

The course had 18 tee boxes and 18 greens. ✔️

I paid a little over $20 ✔️

You really can’t expect much and that’s the mindset you’ll need playing here.

Staff was extremely friendly.

Several of the par 3’s shouldn’t be holes.

If you decide to play here manage your expectations

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Much Improved!!

Wow. Course is much improved since summer 2021. New management is working hard on making this place better by the week. Greens are now as good as most top courses around. Tee boxes and fairways are much better than last year. Still a bit to go but I’m excited to see how this compares in the fall. Course layout is challenging making you think twice on club selection from the tee on many holes. Still very low crowds playing during the week so you can play as fast or slow as you need. Can’t beat the value here either - $32 with cart. Plus they still allow you to walk 9 or 18 if you prefer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course and Greens!

windy so be prepared to either navigate the lakes leveraging the wind currents or find water on many holes! Great views and friendly staff!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bring plenty of balls

They seem to be working on improving the condition of the course. It’s gotten progressively better over the years. I spoke to the greens keeper and he said they are now working on irrigation of the fairways in addition to tees and greens. There are some drainage issues to resolve too. It’s a good value now but once all that is done it should be great. We lost a ton of balls but that’s not their fault. There are lots of trees and water hazards and we found almost all of them.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Prairies

We played the Prairies around noon. Weather was nice somewhat overcast and warm at times. Fairways were in good shape, greens were very consistent and very good condition. No bare or dead areas.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 75
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Had a great game. Will definatly play there again!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing

Slowest Golfers in the Midwest

The course was very well kept, staff seemed friendly, but good lord everyone ahead of us took 10 minutes per shot looking for their ball in the woods lol.

Fairways and greens were well kept , not very spaced out though. Feels like every hole is on top of one another.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 75
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I really like this course.

This is a really nice flat course. A few holes are challenging. If you haven't played here you should definitely try it.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 170
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

2022-p1

Pro shop being remodeled but opening soon. No food available because of contract/license issue.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad Shape

No food, no beer, no alcohol and course was in terrible shape. Lady at the bar was very nice explaining why they have nothing!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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