Prairie Bluff Golf Club

Crest Hill, Illinois

Sign at the entrance to Prairie Bluff Golf Club
2025 Peak Green Fee
$80 (cart included)
Saturday morning rate; prices will vary.
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'23 $75
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'24 $78
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'25 $80
+$5 (+7%) since '23
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Phone (815) 836-4653
Website www.prairiebluffgc.com
Address 19433 Renwick Rd, Crest Hill, IL 60403 (Map)
Type Public
Holes 18
Par 72 (36/36)
Tee Boxes 5
Length 7,007 yds
Longest Hole 609 yds
Rating (men) 73.5
Slope (men) 129
Driving Range Yes
Tee Spacing 10 minutes 🙂
Year Built 1998
Food & Drink Full Restaurant

Prairie Bluff Golf Club Overview
Built in 1998, the Lockport Township Park District owns this property, which is actually in Crest Hill. Previously, the land was owned by the Department of Corrections and used as the farm for the Stateville Correctional Center next door. The Park District purchased the land for $710K, and hired Andy North and Roger Packard to build the golf club, which ended up costing $7 million.

Prairie Bluff is a links-style affair with relatively few trees in play. When I played here, it was really windy, and I’m told this is usually the case. The greens here are generally pretty large, but with sustained 15-20+ mph winds, they felt a lot smaller. Many seemingly straightforward holes turned into complex puzzles as a result on this 7,007 yard course. If you play from the back tees, the course rating is a stiff 73.5 with a slope of 129 on the par-72 track. There’s water on 8 holes, but realistically it comes into play on maybe 6 of them.

The property is nicely manicured; you can tell they take pride in it. There’s no dramatic hills here, but there are enough elevation changes to spice things up. I particularly liked the visual framing of the uphill 7th and 15th holes. The holes have room to breathe at Prairie Bluff, as they’re well spaced out and feel independent from one another. And from the 12th fairway, you can actually see the prison in the distance next door. Ironically, with my poor tee shot, I felt like I was in jail on the 15th hole, an uphill 609 yard par-5.

When I visited, the practice facility was under construction, which you can see in the photos. When it’s complete, supposedly mid-June 2023, Prairie Bluff will have a brand new driving range with Trackman technology and a robust short game area. There’s also a large practice green. The pro shop here is well stocked with both logo and non-logo merch. Prairie Bluff’s restaurant offers classic American fare and does it very well. I can personally recommend the pot roast sandwich.

Prairie Bluff Golf Club Scorecard

Scan of the scorecard from Prairie Bluff Golf Club in Crest Hill, Illinois.
Scan of the scorecard from Prairie Bluff Golf Club in Crest Hill, Illinois.

Prairie Bluff Golf Club Aerial Imagery

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Field Reports from GolfScout Users

Dylan F January 21, 2026
Hole #13 is great! Always a good time on this course, whether it's playing the actual routing or playing the course virtually on the trackman range! Bonus points for sending a pace of play email the night prior to your tee time. Get ready to make a bunch of birdies (or maybe an eagle on a par 3)

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News about Prairie Bluff Golf Club

Daily Herald Jun 4, 2020 Prairie Bluff a course for all ability levels John Dietz

Frequently Asked Questions about Prairie Bluff GC
Is Prairie Bluff Golf Club a public or private golf course?
Prairie Bluff GC is a public golf course.
Does Prairie Bluff Golf Club have a driving range?
Yes, Prairie Bluff GC has a full driving range.
How many holes does Prairie Bluff Golf Club have?
Prairie Bluff GC is an 18 hole golf course.
What is par at Prairie Bluff Golf Club?
Par at Prairie Bluff GC is 72. Par is 36 on the front 9, and 36 on the back 9.
How long is Prairie Bluff Golf Club?
Prairie Bluff GC is 7007 yards long.
How long is the longest hole at Prairie Bluff Golf Club?
The longest hole at Prairie Bluff GC is 609 yards from the back tees.
How many tee boxes are there at Prairie Bluff Golf Club?
Prairie Bluff GC has 5 tee boxes.
When was Prairie Bluff Golf Club originally built?
Prairie Bluff GC was built in 1998.
What is the hardest course rating for men at Prairie Bluff Golf Club?
The toughest course rating at Prairie Bluff GC for men is 73.5.
What is the hardest slope rating for men at Prairie Bluff Golf Club?
The highest slope rating at Prairie Bluff GC for men is 129.
What is the peak green fee at Prairie Bluff Golf Club?
For 2025, a Saturday morning round of golf at Prairie Bluff GC costs $80 and a golf cart is included.
What is the golf cart fee at Prairie Bluff Golf Club?
In 2025, golf carts are included with the green fee during peak times.
What kind of golf carts do they have at Prairie Bluff Golf Club?
They have both motorized golf carts and push carts at Prairie Bluff GC.
Where is Prairie Bluff Golf Club located?
The street address for Prairie Bluff GC is:

19433 Renwick Rd
Crest Hill, Illinois 60403

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What is the phone number for Prairie Bluff Golf Club?
The phone number for Prairie Bluff GC is (815) 836-4653.
What is the website for Prairie Bluff Golf Club?
The website for Prairie Bluff GC is https://www.prairiebluffgc.com

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