The Prairies Golf Club
Plan your round at The Prairies Golf Club
The Prairies Golf Club is an 18-hole course on West Main Street in Kalamazoo that has served West Michigan golfers since 1912. Mature maple and oak trees line the fairways, which are bordered by thick prairie grass rough, and the hilly terrain produces uneven lies and tricky approach shots. The course plays to par 71 and 6,208 yards from the back tees (70.6 rating, 128 slope).
- Public
- 18 holes
- Par 71
- Opened 1912
Course strategy
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Walk the course
The Prairies Golf Club hole by hole
Hole 1
341
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 2
176
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 3
446
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 4
89
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 5
457
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 6
379
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 7
144
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 8
335
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 9
432
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 10
353
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 11
144
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 12
267
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 13
341
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 14
310
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 15
146
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 16
288
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 17
338
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
Hole 18
415
yds ·Gold
No notes for this hole yet.
ScorecardView the full scorecard
Distances in yards
| Hole | Par | Hcp | Black | White | Gold | Red |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 428 | 393 | 341 | 255 |
| 2 | 3 | 13 | 194 | 186 | 176 | 168 |
| 3 | 5 | 5 | 533 | 511 | 446 | 402 |
| 4 | 3 | 17 | 133 | 123 | 89 | 83 |
| 5 | 5 | 7 | 474 | 466 | 457 | 353 |
| 6 | 4 | 1 | 408 | 394 | 379 | 372 |
| 7 | 3 | 15 | 181 | 165 | 144 | 134 |
| 8 | 4 | 9 | 376 | 370 | 335 | 310 |
| 9 | 5 | 11 | 505 | 491 | 432 | 378 |
| Out | 36 | 3,232 | 3,099 | 2,799 | 2,455 | |
| 10 | 4 | 4 | 380 | 368 | 353 | 252 |
| 11 | 3 | 12 | 160 | 152 | 144 | 103 |
| 12 | 4 | 18 | 292 | 280 | 267 | 255 |
| 13 | 4 | 8 | 364 | 352 | 341 | 252 |
| 14 | 4 | 6 | 375 | 356 | 310 | 275 |
| 15 | 3 | 10 | 178 | 168 | 146 | 139 |
| 16 | 4 | 14 | 330 | 318 | 288 | 238 |
| 17 | 4 | 2 | 412 | 398 | 338 | 334 |
| 18 | 5 | 16 | 485 | 464 | 415 | 383 |
| In | 35 | 2,976 | 2,856 | 2,602 | 2,231 | |
| Total | 71 | 6,208 | 5,955 | 5,401 | 4,686 | |
| Rating / Slope | 70.6 / 128 | 69.3 / 125 | 66.4 / 119 | 63.2 / 113 | ||
| Women's rating / slope | 76.6 / 134 | 75.1 / 132 | 71.9 / 124 | 67.5 / 117 | ||
Before you go
Everything to know on arrival
Know before you go
- Register in the golf shop before you play
- Wear proper attire and soft spikes
- Groups are limited to four golfers
- Keep pace with the group ahead, repair ball marks and divots, and rake bunkers
Dress code
The scorecard's local rules call for proper attire and soft spikes.
Food & drink
The clubhouse has a full-service bar with several beers on tap. Alcohol consumed on the property must be purchased on the premises.
Policies
All players must register in the golf shop, and groups are limited to four golfers. The shop takes tee-time calls at the clubhouse number, and leagues run Monday through Thursday afternoons.
Quick answers
The Prairies Golf Club at a glance
Is The Prairies Golf Club open to the public?
Yes. The Prairies Golf Club is a public course.
How many holes does The Prairies Golf Club have, and what's the par?
The Prairies Golf Club has 18 holes and plays to a par of 71, from 4,686 to 6,208 yards depending on the tees.
When did The Prairies Golf Club open?
The Prairies Golf Club opened in 1912.
What's the dress code at The Prairies Golf Club?
The scorecard's local rules call for proper attire and soft spikes.
What food and drink does The Prairies Golf Club have?
The clubhouse has a full-service bar with several beers on tap. Alcohol consumed on the property must be purchased on the premises.
How do you book a tee time at The Prairies Golf Club?
Book online through the course's tee-time page, or call +1 269 343 3906.
Where is The Prairies Golf Club?
The Prairies Golf Club is at 5303 West Main, Kalamazoo, MI 49009.
Info last reviewed November 5, 2026. Policies change — confirm with the course before your round.
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