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3.8
67 Reviews (67)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
35
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.3
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.3
87.7%
Recommend this course
58 out of 67 reviews
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3.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
0
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
3.8
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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3.6
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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Course Highlights
Tucked among farmland, this hidden gem delivers immaculate greens, well-kept fairways, and a layout that rewards golfers who challenge the longer tees. Exceptionally friendly staff and outstanding value make every round here a worthwhile trip.

About

Holes 9
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 6690 yards
Slope 122
Rating 71.7

Formerly known as Prairie Lakes Country Club & Inn.

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Course Details

Year Built 1955
Golf Season Year round
Architect Lee Singletary Ray Hearn (2010)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $8
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts must be worn at all times.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.8
67 Reviews (67)
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Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Needs some work

This golf course has changed ownership several times. Several trees are dead and marked to be taken out. The clubhouse isn't open until 11. The new management is a work in progress. The course needs some TLC. Ground under repair hasn't been repaired. Some traps are full of weeds and no sand. The greens are not extremely bad but not good in all areas. Overall the fairways are good.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not bad for the money

Despite seeing a earlier review which gave a different picture of this course, I found the course to be well maintained, especially the greens. It is not a difficult course but there are a few holes that make it challenging. The tee boxes and traps were better then I thought they would be. The off course amenities in term of the bar/restaurant offers a decent atmosphere and good food. I will definitely return to enjoy this course in the future.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is in better shape now than it's been in the last 4 years that I've played there

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Trying to be more than it is

This used to be a great cheap practice course. It had long wide fairways no rough, lots of trees and it was quiet. They don't water the course at all so the greens and fairways are rock hard. They raised their prices and it's no longer worth it. It is now more expensive than high quality courses in the area like nettle creek, pine hills, heritage bluffs etc.. They also used to let juniors golf for free with a paying adult. This brought out a lot of families. They reversed that and charge $36for a junior. No other course in the area charges over 20 for a junior. I used to go regularly, I probably will not golf there again. It's now practice course with a country club rate.s

Reasturant does have good food.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Needs More Info

The course was good for what it was. It is a 9 hole course that the 2nd 9 hole tees are not well identified. Otherwise it was a nice day to play and the course was in pretty good condition. Greens were in great shape.

In the description it should state that it is a nine hole course. I would not have played it if I had known in advance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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