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4.3
811 Reviews (811)
5 Stars
442
4 Stars
290
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
18
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
90.6%
Recommend this course
760 out of 811 reviews
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3.9
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
3.9
71.4%
Recommend this course
5 out of 7 reviews
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4.3
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
38
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
91.2%
Recommend this course
73 out of 80 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
811 Reviews (811)

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Prairie Isle

Challenging course with great playing conditions.love to play there.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play and they don't care

Played on a Sunday morning. There were 2 or 3 groups of very slow players that held up the whole course. I called the pro shop from my cell phone to ask for a ranger. Was told they did not have one that day and that we should play through. You can't play through 3 groups. Ridiculous and Frustrating. 5:30 hours for 18 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

quality course

This was a fun course yet challenging due to elevation changes and the fact that you have to pick a landing spot for most tee shots. Its not just grip it and rip it for every hole. Fairways and greens were well maintained. The only downside was that they forgot to give me a scorecard.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

surprised

Played first nine in 2hrs 20 minutes played 10 an 11 took and hour and we left.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

excellent day of golf

Greens were very consistent and great shape. Very challenging with great variety between holes. Pace was excellent and starter fit our 2 some in 30 minutes earlier and again pace was great. 4-some in front only caught up on par 3s and same with 4 some behind us. Very relaxing Sunday

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Favorite couse of mine.

This course has always been a hidden gem for me. I grew up in the area and watched it being built on an old rock quarry (course drains well). Course was in great condition (greens were perfect). This course offers you everything, short holes-long holes. Wide open driving holes, extremely tight driving holes and elevation changes. One of my favorites!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Awesome Day

The day was perfect, weather was perfect. Played with my husband, we both golfed pretty good and really enjoyed our day at Prairie Isle.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Spring fling

Had a lotta fun! Take the time to play it.Great for seniors

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful Mature Course

This course is absolutely beautiful. Played again on 11/10 for my third time and loving it more each time. The course is in great shape and well maintained. Can't wait to play it in the spring. I imagine the greens will be fast with lots of breaks. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Scenic, hilly course

Unique course with front 9 on interior and the back 9 around the exterior. Some interesting holes with water hazards.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful course in great condition.

The course was in great shape. Greens were smooth and fast and the fairways were cut so the ball would sit up nicely. You can also take a divot out here with little effort. A beautiful fall day with some nice views... only a few leaves out on the course and, overall, a really good course for the price.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

very scenic nice everything

couple of par 4,s were pretty long for me-67 years old and not very long but greens fairways, rough, tee boxes all in good playing shape

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is in great condition.

Fun course with some fast greens. A few narrow fairways to hit, but a very enjoyable course. Leaves are starting to fall and they were working on a few of the tee boxes, but still a great Golf Now deal.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day to play a great course.

Course in great shape. Traps raked and edged. Pace of play was 4 hours. New towels on ball washers. A great value for the money. Will play this course any time.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Underrated Beautiful layout in great condition

Great course built around old quarry even though you wouldn't
know it....

Hilly course with great elevation changes and nice
greens...they could be a little quicker for my taste..

Really no homes on course so scenery is great.

Great Value!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

a go to course in McHenry County

Beautiful course, well maintained, and the staff is very welcoming to new arrivals. Senior friendly course and a very interesting layout....a real gem for McHenry County.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A fun challenge for the average golfer.

The deal was excellent compared to the standard price. The course was in good shape. Greens were a bit fast. Some of the tee boxes needed watering but the fairways were good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

From the first tee till the 18th this course will keep you on your toes if the wind is blowing maybe move up a set of tees so you enjoy the round. The greens are fast and true cant ask for anything else.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Great value, excellent course

Course was in great shape. Greens were fast but rolled very true. Hadn't played the course for 10 years and Wow did it mature! Even though we played at 11:30 on a Saturday, pace of play was pretty good except for the guys we played with.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

It was a beautiful day and only magnified by an awesome course.

Every hole was a delight to play and had absolutely no issues with the pace or conditions. (my one regret is that there is no driving range, but there is one across the street that isn't open very early if you have an early round)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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