Prairie Isle Golf Club in Crystal Lake, Illinois, USA | GolfPass
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4.3
728 Reviews 728 Reviews
5 Stars
404
4 Stars
258
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
15
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.3
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
92.8%
Recommend this course
686 out of 728 reviews
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3.8
12 Reviews 12 Reviews
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Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
3.5
75.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 12 reviews
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4.3
88 Reviews 88 Reviews
5 Stars
42
4 Stars
38
3 Stars
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1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.1
92.0%
Recommend this course
81 out of 88 reviews
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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
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4.3
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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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
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
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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 3
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.

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Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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.

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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
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.

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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Value Excellent
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow!

Pace of play was awful and never a sign of a ranger. Take your money and then don't care.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course and layout, maintainence issues

Carts paths were dangerous with dirt, rock and large chunks of concrete obstructing the path. Our twosome was matched up with 2 more, the starter let the other 2 go in front of us, that made 3 twosomes in a row =5 hours round on a Monday morning. Some greens crew complained about how close we were to a tee box, I explained that my playing partner had MS. When we went to the pro shop to ask for a Handicap flag, the abruptly said "No!"

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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 253
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 116
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 253
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
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