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4.3
809 Reviews (809)
5 Stars
442
4 Stars
289
3 Stars
45
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
91.2%
Recommend this course
759 out of 809 reviews
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4.0
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
3.8
80.0%
Recommend this course
4 out of 5 reviews
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4.2
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
3.9
90.1%
Recommend this course
73 out of 81 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

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Reviews

4.3
809 Reviews (809)

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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 06/14/2019

Thank you for visiting us at Prairie Isle Golf Club. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/04/2019

Hello, Jschnacke. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Rude Staff - Good Course

I love the course and live close by so this would be my home turf. Good greens and nice fairways with some really nice holes. The only complaint it the rude guy that works the pro shop sometimes. He is just plain rude and really needs an attitude adjustment. It isnt the older gentleman! Next time he is rude I will be loud and rude right back and make sure he is accountable for being so. I will be back!

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

Staff

Person in pro shop was very rude . I almost walked out even tho I paid, but I really was looking forward to playing. There was nobody on the tee and I was early, I asked if I could go out by myself and he goes thru this whole thing about how they don’t make money off of golf now and that I can only play at my time with other players. I won’t go there again, there are a lot of other courses out there. I never had anyone do that before if it was too crowded I wouldn’t of asked it was never a problem before.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/24/2019

Hi, nicholasvalenti1. Let us first start by thanking you for providing us with your feedback. We would like to apologize for the any misunderstanding with your reservation. The reservation that you booked through GolfNow was a Hot Deal and unfortunately we are only able to honor those tee times at their designated time. That being said, we would like to apologize for any poor customer experience you may have received. We assure you this is not the standard we want to be known for as we always strive to provide the very best 5-star service. If you would like to discuss any concerns further, please feel free to reach out to our pro shop staff. We hope that we have the chance to welcome you back to Prairie Isle Golf Course for a more enjoyable golfing experience soon!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hidden gem

Great course.

Well maintained and managed.

Doesn't look like much from the street, but once you get back in there you see what a beautiful course it is.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/17/2019

Hello u7402983. Thank you for your 5-star rating! We also think our course is a hidden gem! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course is in great shape. Some of the shorter par 4's are the most challenging holes on the course. Consistent conditions through the whole season every year I have played here. If you can hit the ball in the fairway you can score here. I'm a member at a club a few miles away yet I play here 15 times a year because you know what you are going to get. Good conditions and a good value.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/03/2019

Hello, u000001093101. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 154
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/18/2019

Hello, [Name]. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 154
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
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Commented on 04/24/2019

Hello, u553934790. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 154
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 04/09/2019

Hello, [Name]. Thank you for your 5-star rating! Please book another round with us soon.

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Challenging layout

I played PI 5 times this year and the course maintenance steadily improved over the summer. First, the layout will challenge golfers of all levels. The course is not flat so be prepared to play lies from all levels. Scenically the course is very attractive. Second, the course does not handle large amounts of rain and this causes both slow play and damage to the course. Third, the course needs a driving range. It has a driving net, putting and chipping greens but a driving range will take it to the next level. Off course amenities are ok but nothing to get excited about. The course does not discount rates for senior golfers so this is why I give a course a lower value score. My biggest gripe is that the lack of rangers causes slow play which is exacerbated by wet conditions. On a positive note the course has had a lot of work this past summer with new traps, trees pruned and maintained and greens rolled. My advice is pick a dry day in the middle of the week and give the course a try.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 11/09/2018

Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our challenging course layout. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Club!

Played On
Reviews 32
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good condition

Lots of rain previous night but course in reasonably good shape. Some soggy areas existed but not bad considering amount of rainfall. Good layout on a nice property. Greens were in especially good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 11/01/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our nice course layout and good course conditions. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Club, we hope to see you again soon! #PrairieIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 154
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 10/30/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our nice course layout and an excellent value. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Club! #PrairieIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Don't play after rain storm

Only played 5 holes, carts on cart path only needed very difficult to continue to walk this course. Lot of water on the fairways and bunkers don't play after a rainstorm

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 10/03/2018:
Hello, we're sorry course conditions were not up to par. We appreciate your feedback and we are working on making improvements. We're glad you enjoyed our nice course layout and friendly staff. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Club!
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Consistently terrific.

There are a number of really good public courses within ten miles of where I live. Prairie Isle is my favorite. The layout is challenging but fair, there aren't any tricked up holes, and the conditioning of the course is consistently good. I am a member at a private club, but I play "The Isle" at least a dozen times a year. The staff is knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming, and I always feel like my business is appreciated there. The clubhouse is nothing special, but it's a comfortable place to have drink after your round. The only significant drawback to the course is that there is no practice range.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 09/21/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our challenging course layout and welcoming staff. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Club! #PrairieIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/14/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play and our nice course layout. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Club! #PrairieIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

The course was in pretty good shape considering all the recent rain. We haven’t played here in 2 years and it seemed a little better then. Tee boxes today were rough, long and uneven. Otherwise the fairways were really nice and the greens were in good shape too. I remember loving their grilled hot dogs but I think business is down as it was pretty quiet, and as a result they didn’t have the grill fired up. Maybe it’s Friday, too. Wieners made inside were lukewarm. We love this course and will be back on a week or so.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 09/10/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed a great value and our nice course layout. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Club! #PrairieIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

great course slow play. NO RANGER

Played this course 20 times this year. The golf course is not managed properly.clock at starter hole broken all year.traps have rocks in them. leafs in rough many lost ball slows PACE OF PLAY. NO RANGER TO PUSH SLOW PLAY. COURSE OWNER NEEDS TO REVIEW THESE PROBLEMS

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/17/2018:
Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review. We're sorry to hear the pace of play wasn't up to par during your round. We hope this doesn't deter you from returning for another round soon. Thanks for playing!
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Prairie Isle is a must play in Northern Illinois

Beautiful course partially cut from an old rock quarry. Fun course, meticulous conditioning, and always a memorable experience when playing here. Highly recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/17/2018:
Hello, thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again for another round soon! Thanks for playing #PrairieIsleGolfClub.
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging layout

Great course overall. Biggest complaint is the lack of yardage markers on the holes. With the elevation changes and aging eyesight, it's hard to tell your yardage from the pin. Still had a great time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/06/2018:
Hello, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging course layout and a great value. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Club! #PrairieIsleGC
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course needs a refreshen

Fairways and rough were in good shape. Greens were slow. Overall look of the course is third looking. Trees need to be trimmed and the surrounding areas are overgrown and weedy.

Played late thurs morning and had a 5 hr round. No starter and no rangers. Course is tough for the higher handicaps and there's no one out there to keep things moving.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 08/03/2018:
Hello, we're glad you enjoyed our nice course layout and good value. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Club.
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