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4.3
818 Reviews (818)
5 Stars
445
4 Stars
293
3 Stars
46
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
19
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.8
91.5%
Recommend this course
767 out of 818 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.7
Layout
3.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
36
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
92.0%
Recommend this course
69 out of 75 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.

About

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

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Illinois (2022 #23)
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Reviews

4.3
818 Reviews (818)

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 3
2.0
Friendliness Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Mr. Rusty

Always enjoy playing Prairie Isle. Course is great condition, green roll nicely.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 109
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Overcharge

GolfNow pay to play 18- 27$

*shows up to course “oh that’ll be 38$

Overhanging trees on a majority of holes. Booked for a single and got paired up with a father and son. I didn’t sign up to play expensive golf with strangers. Terrible course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/22/2025:
Thank you for the honest feedback. It’s disappointing to hear things went poorly, and we’re committed to resolving the problems you encountered. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try.
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The pro here is a tool

I like this course and the price is pretty good but the pro that is in the pro shop always has an attitude. If they get rid of him I will be back but until then it’s a no for me

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Staff very unfriendly

I’ve been playing here ever since it was first opened but won’t be back. Present management is very unfriendly and at times downright theatening. This course doesn’t seem to appreciate what solid and seasoned golfers do for the course, like following cart rules, replacing divots and fixing more than just our ball marks. Instead they just want to insult you from the time you tee off until the time you’re finshed playing.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 9
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 Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good challenge

It’s fall now and things change in terms of course condition and other things as well that should be expected. But if you like playing in the fall when it starts to get cooler, it was a good day. Front nine is a lot of fun. The back nine can be mentally exhausting and frustrating if you aren’t familiar with it. Staying in play off the tee is a huge challenge. Getting to the green is a challenge and once you’ve there, the greens are tougher than the front nine. You need to play this course the first time, just to understand what to do the next time you play it. I don’t recommend this course for beginners or the infrequent player. This course demands well placed shots and some ball control, especially on the back nine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great golfing experience

The course was in great condition. We were able to play in about 3 and a half hours . The clubhouse and bar staff were very nice. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

great value for the $

great layout,challenging but not so hard it brings you to your knees , very fun to play. Only minor criticisms, tee boxes could use a little work and the cart paths are bad, really need to be resurfaced or replaced. Greens and fairway were excellent.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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