The Prairies Golf Course Illinois
The Prairies Golf Course is a par-71 public course in Illinois, playing 6,490 yards from the Gold tees with a rating of 71.5 and slope of 129.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 71 (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,490 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 71.5 / 129 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | Illinois, USA |
| Coordinates | 38.5543, -90.1808 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 6,490 | 71 | 71.5 | 129 |
| Black | 5,907 | 69 | 69 | 120 |
| White | 5,314 | 70 | 71 | 118 |
| Green | 4,668 | 59 | 67.5 | 119 |
| Red | 4,426 | 63 | 66.1 | 111 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold 71.5/129 | 402 | 474 | 133 | 470 | 382 | 450 | 205 | 408 | 525 | 3449 | 360 | 525 | 360 | 353 | 193 | 351 | 330 | 203 | 366 | 3041 | 6490 |
| Black 69/120 | 378 | 421 | 119 | 450 | 367 | 415 | 191 | 388 | 485 | 3214 | 301 | 470 | 301 | 337 | 155 | 323 | 310 | 153 | 343 | 2693 | 5907 |
| White 71/118 | 346 | 391 | 103 | 370 | 347 | 392 | 153 | 356 | 452 | 2910 | 285 | 440 | 275 | 307 | 122 | 281 | 265 | 130 | 299 | 2404 | 5314 |
| Green 67.5/119 | 326 | 273 | 129 | 393 | 311 | 97 | 322 | 130 | 414 | 2395 | 306 | 113 | 270 | 97 | 249 | 442 | 284 | 136 | 376 | 2273 | 4668 |
| Red 66.1/111 | 277 | 337 | 91 | 332 | 303 | 335 | 105 | 318 | 400 | 2498 | 217 | 359 | 215 | 249 | 101 | 221 | 193 | 107 | 266 | 1928 | 4426 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
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Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Gold (6,490 yards, 71.5/129)
Course rating 0.5 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (5,314 yards, 71/118)
1,176 yards shorter than the back tees.
Handicap 20+: Red (4,426 yards, 66.1/111)
2,064 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.9 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
The longest hole on the card at 525 yards.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 133 yards. 91 from the Red tees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of The Prairies Golf Course?
The Prairies Golf Course has a course rating of 71.5 and slope of 129 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 66.1 with a slope of 111.
How long is The Prairies Golf Course?
From the back tees, The Prairies Golf Course plays 6,490 yards. The course is par 71 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 11 par 4s, 3 par 5s).
What tees should I play at The Prairies Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Gold tees (6,490 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (4,426 yards).
Is The Prairies Golf Course public or private?
The Prairies Golf Course is a public golf course in Illinois. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near The Prairies Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Grand Marais Golf Course, Columbia Golf Club, Triple Lakes Golf Course, River Lakes Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for The Prairies Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for The Prairies Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play The Prairies Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at The Prairies Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does The Prairies Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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