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4.3
807 Reviews (807)
5 Stars
441
4 Stars
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3 Stars
45
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
91.7%
Recommend this course
758 out of 807 reviews
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4.2
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
3.9
83.3%
Recommend this course
15 out of 18 reviews
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4.2
81 Reviews (81)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
3.9
91.4%
Recommend this course
74 out of 81 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6562 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.8
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Prairie Isle Golf Club
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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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4.3
807 Reviews (807)
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Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

My favorite track

Always in great condition. Challenging pins on "key holes" (#2, 5,). 8 is the photo hole. Love it. Have a hotdog on the turn because you better be ready for some tight drives on the back! At least on 11 and 12. Go golf at the Isle!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/10/2017:
Hi Troy, we're happy you enjoyed our great course conditions, challenging layout, and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Always a challenge

Regardlessof your skill level or the tee box you p,any from, this course is always a challenge and ALWAYS FUN. Like most courses in this area it has suffered due to the heavy rains but for the most part it has held up well. If we ever get dry conditions this course will return to top shape. The only negative is the lack of a driving range but that is the only minus.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 08/10/2017:
Hi Anthony, we're happy you enjoyed our challenging layout and our friendly staff. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Amen Corner

Great place to play; friendly staff, Nice layout, excellent condition with phenomenal greens. Watch out for Amen corner 10,11,12 & 13.

The only drawback is lack of a practice facility.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/10/2017:
Hi Anthony, we're happy you enjoyed our friendly staff, nice layout, and excellent course conditions. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Overall satisfaction

Course is always in good condition. Great layout and good practice green and chipping area. Needs a range but has a net. Overall very nice course for all levels.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 08/03/2017:
Hello Thomas, we're happy you enjoyed our good course conditions and great layout. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The is a good test.

Love this course. Always in great shape. The only down side is no driving range.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Response from on 08/01/2017:
Hi Michael, we're happy you enjoyed our great course conditions and layout. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Prairie Isle

Really enjoyed this course and will definitely play again. Very nice layout and different from most courses in this area with all the hills and trees.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 08/01/2017:
Hello John, we're pleased to hear you enjoyed our nice layout and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course, we look forward to welcoming you back.
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging course -well maintained

This is a well maintained and fun course. Played a day or two after a heavy rain and for the most part the course handled the rain very well. Only problem was on #9, #10 and #11 which were a bit soggy. The rains also brought out the mosquitoes on those holes as well. The rest of the course was challenging without issue. The greens are tricky and will reward the player who takes the time to study the line. They were fast so the approach shot is critical. You can expect a fun first round with each subsequent round continuing to challenge your shotmaking abilities. When the course is completely dry it's a fast track for sure. The only negative is the absence of a driving range. The staff is friendly and prof ssional.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 07/10/2017:
Hello Anthony, we're happy you enjoyed our well-maintained and fun course, as well as our friendly and professional staff. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Isle - one of the best in the area

Quality of Greens for lower hdcp player a must - Prairie Isle meets/exceeds those expectations.

Friendliness of staff from Starter, Ranger, clubhouse and Golf Pro exemplary - would come back just for that reason - add the conditions of the course and playability of the course and you have one of the best if not the best deals in the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/07/2017:
Hello Ron, we're happy you enjoyed the quality of our greens, friendly staff, and course conditions. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course, we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Hidden Gem

Prairie Isle is one of my favorite golf courses. It runs the whole range of golf holes-elevation, short, long, tight, target, narrow, wide, blind. The course is always in great shape and I consider it a hidden gem!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 07/07/2017:
Hello Martin, we're happy you enjoyed our great course conditions and challenging layout. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 06/07/2017:
Hi Keith, we're happy you enjoyed quick pace of play and our good course conditions. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course, we welcome you back again soon!
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 06/05/2017:
Hello Bob, we're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play and our course layout. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle, we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

The staff was extremely friendly, went over the usual to give us special treatment for an injured player. Could not have been any nicer.

Great course, a little challenging, but fair. Great condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 06/05/2017:
Hi Barbara, we're happy you enjoyed our great conditions and challenging layout. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice change of pace. Excellent Course

Prairie Isle Golf Course is a nice change of pace from the flat, farmland courses around Illinois. Great conditions and enough elevation and trees to keep you honest.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Hi Chris, we're happy you enjoyed our great course conditions and a quick pace of play. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/30/2017:
Hi Dan, we're happy you enjoyed a quick pace of play and our course layout. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

A Real Treat!

I've driven by Prairie Isle many times, and finally decided to make the 25 min. drive to play it. It was worth the wait! Prairie Isle is a fantastic golf course. A great layout with a little bit of everything; terrain/elevation, water, woods, doglegs. I was thoroughly impressed and thoroughly enjoyed my round. Prairie Isle is definitely a "hidden gem" that I don't hear many folks in the area talking about, but I'll tell you one thing . . . I'm going to start talking about it! A fun, beautiful, challenging, but fair course (with GREAT conditions) is what you can expect at Prairie Isle. It's my new favorite course in the area!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 05/25/2017:
Hello Kelly, we're happy you enjoyed our great layout and that you thoroughly enjoyed your round. Thank you for the kind review and thank you for playing Prairie Isle!
Played On
Reviews 68
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great course

Tremendous layout - there are, believe it or not, some hills!.Hope the fairways and greens remain in great shape. I have played here many times and enjoy the fact that all the holes are different- just wish it was closer to home but the 40 minute ride is well worth the challenge

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/19/2017:
Hello Michael, we're happy you enjoyed the great shape of our fairways and greens as well as our challenging layout. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course...

Great course, lots of different shots needed and not all that long. Can be expensive unless you get a deal, all around good experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/18/2017:
Hello Cory, we're happy you enjoyed your experience at Prairie Isle Golf Course. Thank you for playing, we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rich

Great course, pretty good condition considering all the rain. Will play it again soon .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 05/17/2017:
Hi Rich, we're happy you enjoyed our good course conditions and have plans to return again soon. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

My top 5 places to play golf in northern Illinois.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 05/17/2017:
Hello Joseph, we're happy you enjoyed your round at Prairie Isle Golf Course. Thank you for the kind review, we hope to see you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 36
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautifuly Kept course.

Well kept with challanging holes great for players of all handicaps. Pace of play can be almost unbearable at times.. But overall I would say well worth the price and beauty of this course. Food is meh at best until they get the grill going On the weekends.. The grilled food they have is spectacular. Cart women come with a friendly smile and attitude.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/08/2017:
Hello Glen, we're sorry pace of play was not up to par. We're happy you enjoyed our challenging layout and beauty of our course. Thank you for playing Prairie Isle Golf Course!
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