The Course

Profile and Statistics

PrairieView is an upscale, value-priced, daily fee golf facility owned and operated by the Byron (Illinois) Forest Preserve District. The course is a well-conditioned, par 72 bentgrass layout that treats golfers to a scenic, challenging and varied mix of tight tree-lined holes, and open links-style holes. The course design takes advantage of a natural, rolling terrain, while the large and undulating greens are rigorously maintained to ensure smooth putting consistency. Maintenance and conditioning are overseen by a GCSAA-certified superintendent. Yardage markers are extensive and walking is permitted at all times. PrairieView is a CDGA (Chicago District Golf Association) member club and is enrolled in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program.

Tee Yardage Course Rating Slope
Black 7135 73.0 126
Blue 6636 70.8 122
White 6193 69.0/74.5 118/124
Yellow 5269 64.7/69.2 107/113

  • Sand Bunkers: 63
  • Greens: Penncross bentgrass cultivar; average size = 8,000 square feet
  • Tees/Fairways: Penneagle/Seaside/Emerald bentgrass cultivar blend
  • Primary Rough: Kentucky bluegrass
  • Seven-foot step cut (intermediate/first-cut rough)
  • A multitude of native prairie grasses and wildflower plantings have been introduced throughout the course
  • Water hazards (ponds and stream) come into play on five holes
  • Irrigation System: computer-controlled RainBird® Nimbus II
 
The Course Imageries