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4.2
827 Reviews (827)
5 Stars
447
4 Stars
295
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
89.5%
Recommend this course
773 out of 827 reviews
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3.6
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.7
75.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 20 reviews
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4.1
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
87.1%
Recommend this course
54 out of 62 reviews
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Course Highlights
Prairie Isle's course layout consistently earns high praise, with diverse holes that feel surprisingly unique for Illinois. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens are maintained in excellent shape, making it a strong value for repeat visitors.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6562 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.8
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Course Details

Year Built 1994
Fairways Bent
Greens Bent
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gordon Cunningham

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Accolades

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Reviews

4.2
827 Reviews (827)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 21
Watching the Game 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 23
Water Hazards 21
Narrow Fairways 20
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 17
Seniors 17
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 16
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 20
Worth the Drive 18

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

The course was in great shape and the staff was outstanding-

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 06/22/2026:
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! Knowing you enjoyed your experience means a lot to our team. We can't wait to welcome you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
2.0
Previously Played

5.5 hour round

I quit after 14 holes because we were on pace for a 5.5 hour round. When riding back to the club house I noticed that they allowed groups of 5 in front of us. Besides that I paid $15 for a 2 year old cigar.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Poor Manager

The staff was great. From the counter to the starter, was very friendly and welcoming. The course was great.

Only issue we have had is the management. Several times we ask to speak with the management. The response has been unprofessional and rude.for these reasons we will not be driving to play that course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Management Doesn't Appreciate Customers

The course is great. The starter at the first hole is great. The members working the counter are great

The manger doesn't value his customers and seems to carry a chip on his shoulders 😳

Other customers have the same experience

Attitude is poor and condescending. The course deserves a better more customers friendly person who wants to be there.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not the same Prairie Isle

Have been playing this course for over a decade. This was the worst conditions I’ve seen in that timeframe. The greens were in very bad shape. The treacherous cart paths have not been addressed in years and are in really bad shape.. The beverage cart girl just sits in one spot in the shade on her phone and waits for the golfers to come to her. For such a great layout, this course manager could do a better job keeping this course worthy of a $60 green fee..

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, not the best greens

Overall the course was amazing, but the greens were not well kept and ran super fast. Still would recommend playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rude service

Guy in the pro shop/starter is rude. Everytime I’ve been there he’s terribly unfriendly and dismissive. Only course I’ve ever been too that makes you share a golf cart with a stranger when I booked solo and paid for a cart. Pretty ridiculous

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
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Commented on 06/01/2026

Dude, if you booked as a single you only paid for half a cart.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful to play and overall experience

Awesome course

Greens are much faster than in past

Great conditions

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/11/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Prairie Isle conditions

I know it is early in the season but the course was in poor condition. There were a few fairways that looked like they were irrigated and green most of the fairways and greens were brownish green (my yard is greener than most of the course). A lot of old brown divits in the fairways and the perimeter of alot of the sand traps did not have sufficient sand (there was grass and weeds in it). If I had paid full price I would have been mad

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 05/11/2026:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback matters, and we’re actively working to improve.
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always a joy.

Prairie Isle has always been one of my favorite courses for its unique lay out. I’ve played it on my Birthday for several years which is in May early in the season. Good shape on the greens for May.Maybe a little thin. But this course needs new cart paths! All beat up & very bumpy. Value for 2 golfers was amazing! But it was however a Tuesday at 9:45 AM.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
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
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 94
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
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
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Avoid this course

Staff was rude and course was poorly maintained. Disappointed with the overall experience at this price point. Many better options in the area and will not return.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Response from on 03/30/2026:
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We’re sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. Your feedback matters, and we’re actively working to improve.
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