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4.3
817 Reviews (817)
5 Stars
445
4 Stars
292
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
91.4%
Recommend this course
766 out of 817 reviews
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3.7
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.7
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
80.0%
Recommend this course
8 out of 10 reviews
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4.3
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
92.3%
Recommend this course
72 out of 78 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

4.3
817 Reviews (817)

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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Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Course was challeging but difficult people with attitudes.

I'd go back for the challenging course with some nice level changes, but don't expect a good experience dealing with any one connected to the course.

I heard good things about the layout of the course with nice level changes and a more challenging design the more you miss being on the fairway. They were accurate; stay on the fairway its a pretty straight-forward course that you can par a lot of holes.

The course has kinda narrow fairways, Miss the fairway and there is a penalty you will pay. Course condition was fine. Greens were very reasonable and not that difficult to 2 putt. The cost was reasonable. What I was really disappointed were the people. The best description I can give is that the staff seemed indifferent to the golfers they didn't know. The didn't make eye contact and they tried to keep their interactions to a minimum. there was a league in front of us that were slow. Once clear of the league we came across of "regulars" who acted like they ran the course. I was in with 2 younger guys who were nice to chat with while we waited.

There are other courses around that are just as good and the staff has better attitudes toward customers.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

great experience

remember why we are here. to play golf. The staff was fantastic, but even if they were pricks, who cares. course was in good shape, fun, scenic holes. Would definitely go back. just bare bones golf. Join a CC if you want someone to kiss your ss.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice challenge

Good mix of holes some tight some open - in very good condition - only bad was many many unrepaired and poorly repaired divots on greens? For such a nice course it was surprising.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 45
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A good golf value

Good value for the money. The course was in good condition. The round was pretty slow. Kind of a bare bones operation. No starter and nobody on the course keeping things moving along.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Amazed at conditions

Great course

Great conditions

Fun to play for all levels

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff needs improvement

I love prairie isle and this was probably my 5th time playing the course this summer but after yesterday it might have been the last! I’m not sure what the guys name that was in the front name is but he was horrible. This guy had an attitude the moment might uncle went in to check in while I grab our clubs. My uncle said something to me about it and when I went to check in same thing and good thing he caught me in a good mood because I would have laid it on him! I mean simple questions this guy responded like we were inconvenience him. Terrible and I’m sure we were not the only ones he acted like that towards.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 109
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Started on the back nine. 3 foursome groups and 1 threesome group in front. There were 3 foursome groups on one hole on the back nine and front nine every other hole. Very slow pace. 2 hours 20 minutes back nine. Then played the front nine, exactly the same. The beverage cart was there at every hole. No ranger monitoring the players pace. I give this day a 3 star dues to this problem.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
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 28
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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf pro a jerk

Got harassed by the pro shop manager or golf pro at the turn. He accused my group of not paying for a full 18 holes when we did. Not a friendly person. Course was great good conditions just very poor customer service. Would recommend the course to anyone just hope you don’t run into him.

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

Great layout

Some unique holes. Club selection off the tee is quite important!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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