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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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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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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

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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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Played On
Reviews 94
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Course

Course conditions were great! We play the course when ever we are in town and certainly were not disappointed keep up the good work !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 297
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fantastic staff

Staff is fantastic. Would love to go back and play again. If you’re thinking about walking I would recommend against it, a lot of the course has changing elevation so you're guaranteed to not keep a good pace of play.

Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

I’ve played here multiple times and have frequently experienced slow play that is not addressed or managed by course personnel

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st time here

My son and I wanted to play around. Haven’t been over two years got together and played this course as it is close to my home. Neither one of us had ever been there. Really enjoyed the course piece of play could’ve been a little bit better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 297
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 297
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

1st time here.

I never played here before schedule an outing with my son and we really enjoyed ourselves. Really nice course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 297
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 92
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Previously Played

Rude Starter

Played on a busy Saturday. Teed off on time and waited on shots first 3 holes. Pace was not bad for a public course on a Saturday morning.

2:15 for the front.

After a short restroom break on the turn we hit our drives. When we get to out shots stater comes out and says he's gonna let the group behind though cause they have been waiting on shots! What?

First he just allows them does not ask us to pick it up or anyting. Second he drove right buy us on 7th hole. Not a word. Third while we are on the back we see a 5 some on the front.

If your so concerned about slow play why are you allowing a 5 some?

In the end we still finished in 4:30 with a 15 minute wait for group behind us to play though on 10.

What a joke! We won't be back and we will tell everyone of our experince.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/11/2024

I was in the group that played through yours. You were a hole and a half behind the foursome in front of you. You left that part out of your review.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 115
Handicap 15-19
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
Played On
Reviews 297
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 297
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Starter was rude

Played as a single with a threesome.

At the turn, starter approached me and demanded I move to consolidate carts even though there were 30 available. I refused because I had been sick and he said he would add me to a list to never be permitted to start as a single again. I will not be back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 06/24/2024

The cart fee you paid does not entitle you to your own cart. Did you offer to pay for the other half of the cart. I'm sure you would have been happily accommodated.

Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

I was a bit hesitant to play as I heard a few years ago that it wasn't in very good condition. If that were true then, it certainly isn't the case now. The course was in near perfect condition. Everything was well manicured from the tee boxes to the greens. Pace of play amazing (3H 10M) for our twosome. Some nice elevation changes made for some difficult holes. Very fun course that I would definitely recommend and will be playing again in the future. Even more worth it if you can get in on a Hot Deal.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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