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About

Holes 18
Type Public/Municipal
Par 72
Length 6893 yards
Slope 129
Rating 73.5

Prairie Bluff Golf Course in Lockport stretches across 237 acres of gently rolling hills covered with native prairie grass. The course has a links-style layout that can play much tougher depending on the wind speed that day. Overall though, the course is player friendly enough for any skill level. The layout is open with few trees and the fairways are wide and forgiving, taking away some of the intimidation provided by the bordering rough. There is also water on the golf course, but the hazards that come into play aren't overly strenuous. You can still expect some challenges from the minimal but strategically placed bunkering. Besides the golf course, Prairie Bluff is known as one of the area's hidden gems for its outstanding restaurant, which is known especially for the barbecue brisket.

Course Details

Year Built 1998
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/15
Architect Andy North (1998) Roger Packard (1998) Greg Martin (2012)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes
Practice Hole Yes

Policies

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

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.3
224 Reviews (224)
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Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great upkeep

This course is always in amazing condition,especially being a park district course! Cozy bar/grill with darn good food. A little bit difficult to get to from chicago. But well worth the ride!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Great year for golf, conditions still good this late in the year, greens are pretty flat, malleable putts from anywhere!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Nice course with fast greens!

The course was in decent shape, although is was very wet which we couldn't figure out why because it hadn't rained in several days. Its was windy the day we played so the greens dried out quickly and became very fast which i prefer so it worked out well for me. The course is not super tough as long as you stay on the short grass, if your in the rough a lot off the tee then it could make for a tough round. The driving range is decent, although it was mats only the day we played, they do have a chipping area and a very nice putting green as well. Pace of play was excellent, we finished in 4 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good course poor management of pace of play

We were 2 paired with another 2 ball all riding carts. We were told by the starter the pace is 2 hours and will be enforced by the on course rangers. We waited on every shot starting on the 2nd tee. Played the front 9 in 2:10. Not too bad considering. Back 9 was 2:25. Not good. We talked to 2 different rangers multiple times and were told they would talk to the group in front. Nothing ever improved.

I really like this course and the in shop staff however the rangers need to enforce pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Excellent course, superior facilities, great value

A good links layout in very good condition overall. Comparable to Bolingbrook Country Club at less than half the price. Quite similar to Santuary Golf Course in style, condition and value. Clubhouse/bar & grill was also superior. Real menu, real kitchen serving real food, not frozen junk that's deep fried. All in all an excellent value and overall golf experience.

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

Fall golf

It's links course has minimum number of trees so not tomany leaves was great to play there

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I want a recommend this course.

First tme play here I supprised the course.it's amazing grass condition.and fairway.very challenger this course.hopefully I recommend every body.I was play lot a course but here is best memory.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Course Ranger not very good

Played first 9 holes in 1 hour 40 minutes and was harassed by the course ranger to speed up. After waiting for mower to clear green rager said we were holding up foursome in back of us.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Must play course

Staff is always friendly. We teed off at 7:02 a.m. we were done 10:22. I have played this course many times always in great shape.Rangers do a great job.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

great price

last minute had a great price on a very good course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Well maintained

Not a weed on the course

A bit wide open so if it's windy you must hit solid shots

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

This is one of my favorite courses to play in the south suburbs. The course is well maintained. With the exception of one gentleman, the staff is very friendly. The pace of play is average. Finding a good deal online just sweetens the deal. Love me some Prairie Bluff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Grumpy ranger

Nice layout, well maintained but very slow greens--and not all greens the same speed. Course is very good bargain when you get a Hot Deal. Staff in pro shop and starter very friendly but the roving ranger was grumpy, almost hostile.

He approached the 2some we were paired with, and what should have been a friendly and pleasant reminder to keep pace was instead an angry badgering 3rd degree that started with "did the starter explain the rules of the course to you?". The 2 young men were intimidated and uncertain how to respond; was he trying to get the starter in trouble or did we anything wrong? When asked what he meant he seemed to grow angrier and just repeated his original question, only louder!

Golfers who commit to spend the next 4 hours of their time at a golf course are generally expecting a good time--Ranger Grumpy should be told that it's part of his job to facilitate that.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Good

The actual conditions of the course in terms of fairways, bunkers, tee boxes and greens was excellent. Since there was no option to rate the speed of greens, I knocked off a star in the Course Conditions section. The greens were a bit slow in my opinion, and could be quicker considering the cooler weather and no fear of heat stress/burn out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging and fun

The course was in great condition even being slightly wet. Very friendly staff, made sure you kept play going at a steady pace. Rangers making sure groups did for fall behind to cause long delays!! Awesome concept, wish more courses would follow suit!!

Enjoyed the course layout, and had a great day golfing.

Stayed for food and drinks after our round, don't leave the course without stopping by their restaurant. Great food selection and cold beverages.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Track

I had not played this course in several years. I will now make it a point to get back there. The staff was great and the course was in great shape. I mean, even with almost 4 inches of rain in the previous 48 hours and we played rough only with the carts, it was great.

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

Worth the money

I have been playing Prarie Bluff for a couple years and my most recent round was one of the best. The course is in amazing condition, they recently raised their prices but I now know why. Everything is in perfect condition, there are actual rangers on the course and every other hole one will come by to see how you are doing, it's great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hidden Gem

I played this course a few years ago and wanted to come back. I read reviews about pace of play and was scared. I played 18 the last time in 3 hours. This time 18 took 3 1/2. We were the only ones on the course. The tee boxes and fairways were immaculate. We recently had a ridiculous amount of rain and there was NO water anywhere to be seen. Great drainage! The greens were in good shape, not furry, held pretty well and were true. This is not a difficult course, very fair. I suggest blue or back tees for better or very good golfers. We played on a Sunday at 330, discounted rate, and the price was fantastic for this kind of course that looked and played this well ($42).

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

This course is a must play!!

The course was in great shap and the staff was great!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course that plays great!

This was my first time playing the course. I have looked at it driving by, but it's beauty is hidden within. The course plays really well and is maintained very well. I recommend 18!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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