The Prairie Club – Dunes Course
Plan your round at The Prairie Club – Dunes Course
The Dunes Course at The Prairie Club in Valentine, Nebraska, was designed by Tom Lehman and Chris Brands and plays through wind-shaped Sandhills terrain with big elevation changes and wide fescue fairways. It is a par 73 that plays 7,562 yards from the back tees (75.5 rating, 133 slope). It is a resort course for stay-and-play guests.
- Resort
- 18 holes
- Par 73
- Designed by Tom Lehman and Chris Brands
- Opened 2010
Course strategy
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Walk the course
The Prairie Club – Dunes Course hole by hole
Hole 1
359
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
342
yds ·White
A wide fairway with no fairway bunkers leads to a saddle green set in a dune amphitheater, with a large bunker on the left.
Hole 3
498
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
131
yds ·White
A short par 3 to a green nearly 80 yards deep, split front and back by a large bunker on the right. Club choice can vary by up to six clubs depending on the pin.
Hole 5
287
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
433
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
146
yds ·White
Plays downhill to a bowl-shaped green guarded by expansive bunkers.
Hole 8
423
yds ·White
A dogleg left with a narrowing fairway. The approach is an aerial shot over extensive bunkering to a green that tilts right, with a blowout bunker on the left.
Hole 9
407
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
506
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
266
yds ·White
The driving zone is blind, with a blowout bunker on the left. Left risks a hard up-and-down, while right is safer off the tee but leaves a tougher approach to a crowned green.
Hole 12
500
yds ·White
Reachable in two with a well-placed tee shot. The green has a false front, is protected by bunkers and tilts left to right.
Hole 13
343
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
131
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
519
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
143
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
401
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
349
yds ·White
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | Blue | White | Green |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 5 | 458 | 426 | 359 | 306 |
| 2 | 4 | 7 | 478 | 444 | 342 | 320 |
| 3 | 5 | 9 | 590 | 525 | 498 | 433 |
| 4 | 3 | 17 | 145 | 138 | 131 | 113 |
| 5 | 4 | 13 | 371 | 326 | 287 | 255 |
| 6 | 5 | 11 | 542 | 525 | 433 | 377 |
| 7 | 3 | 15 | 171 | 161 | 146 | 139 |
| 8 | 4 | 1 | 481 | 461 | 423 | 351 |
| 9 | 4 | 3 | 492 | 473 | 407 | 316 |
| Out | 36 | 3,728 | 3,479 | 3,026 | 2,610 | |
| 10 | 5 | 4 | 609 | 532 | 506 | 453 |
| 11 | 4 | 18 | 364 | 310 | 266 | 190 |
| 12 | 5 | 10 | 548 | 518 | 500 | 371 |
| 13 | 4 | 8 | 429 | 394 | 343 | 277 |
| 14 | 3 | 16 | 164 | 158 | 131 | 129 |
| 15 | 5 | 12 | 581 | 556 | 519 | 433 |
| 16 | 3 | 14 | 201 | 173 | 143 | 118 |
| 17 | 4 | 6 | 457 | 420 | 401 | 359 |
| 18 | 4 | 2 | 481 | 441 | 349 | 320 |
| In | 37 | 3,834 | 3,502 | 3,158 | 2,650 | |
| Total | 73 | 7,562 | 6,981 | 6,184 | 5,260 | |
| Rating / Slope | 75.5 / 133 | 72.6 / 127 | 68.9 / 116 | — | ||
| Women's rating / slope | — | — | — | 69.3 / 116 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Book a stay-and-play package; the resort is built around lodging plus unlimited golf
- Public guests are limited to one trip per calendar year
- The resort is seasonal and closed for 2026, so check 2027 dates
- Carts are GPS-equipped and included in packages
- The course sits on the Nebraska Sandhills, where wind can change club selection a lot
- Save time for the Horse Course and Old Wagon putting course, which are included
Arrival & check-in
The Prairie Club is on Highway 97 south of Valentine, Nebraska. Guests check in at the Lodge, and stay-and-play packages include lodging in a Lodge room, Guesthouse, Cabin or Bunkhouse.
Carts & walking
Packages include a GPS-enabled cart with a built-in scorecard.
Practice facilities
Packages include access to the practice facilities, the 10-hole Horse Course and the Old Wagon putting course.
Food & drink
The Lodge serves upscale casual dinners with Nebraska-sourced steak in dining rooms overlooking the Snake River canyon rim. Packages include a daily breakfast buffet.
Policies
Public guests book stay-and-play packages, which include unlimited golf on the whole property with no replay fees. Public guests may visit once per calendar year, and members book through the member portal. The resort closes for the season in the fall (the 2026 season has ended), so confirm dates before planning a trip.
Quick answers
The Prairie Club – Dunes Course at a glance
Is The Prairie Club – Dunes Course open to the public?
The Prairie Club – Dunes Course is a resort course — check with the course for who can book tee times.
How many holes does The Prairie Club – Dunes Course have, and what's the par?
The Prairie Club – Dunes Course has 18 holes and plays to a par of 73, from 5,260 to 7,562 yards depending on the tees.
Is there a hole-by-hole guide to The Prairie Club – Dunes Course?
Yes. This guide covers The Prairie Club – Dunes Course hole by hole, with the course's own notes on its holes.
Who designed The Prairie Club – Dunes Course?
The Prairie Club – Dunes Course was designed by Tom Lehman and Chris Brands and opened in 2010.
What are the cart and walking rules at The Prairie Club – Dunes Course?
Packages include a GPS-enabled cart with a built-in scorecard.
What practice facilities does The Prairie Club – Dunes Course have?
Packages include access to the practice facilities, the 10-hole Horse Course and the Old Wagon putting course.
What food and drink does The Prairie Club – Dunes Course have?
The Lodge serves upscale casual dinners with Nebraska-sourced steak in dining rooms overlooking the Snake River canyon rim. Packages include a daily breakfast buffet.
How do you book a tee time at The Prairie Club – Dunes Course?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call (888) 402-1101.
Where is The Prairie Club – Dunes Course?
The Prairie Club – Dunes Course is at 88897 State Hwy 97, Valentine, NE 69201.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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