Prairie Landing hosts largest field on Chicago Tours

This week both the Chicago North and Chicago South Tours are joining forces; hosting a single event at Prairie Landing GC in West Chicago.  Last year 82 players participated and with one more player to confirm, we will reach 84 which is now the largest event held on the Chicago tour.  Players from St Louis, Wisconsin and Seattle are making the trip and will not regret their choice.

Prairie Landing is a links style golf course that requires precision shots off the tees with some holes that will let the “Big Dog Feast.”  The fairways are always in excellent shape and the greens are as fast.  Put your ball on the wrong spot on the green and you might need to tie an anchor to your ball to slow it down.  There is risk/reward for the aggressive player, but a big number is looming if too aggressive.

The first hole of the day sets the tone and is one of the toughest to start a tournament round.  There are those who go for the green but face having to re-tee if they fall to get their ball across the water.  Pull the tee shot slightly left of the edge of the water on the right and could end up in the water left and forward of the fairway.  No matter how you play number one, you still have to get your ball on the right area of the green or you will three or four putt.

One of the toughest par 4’s that a player will face is hole number 5.  A stream splits the fairway and if a player chooses to play down the right side, the stream butts up to the green.  If a player tries to carry the stream on the left, there is a huge hill with fescue and weeds as well as a stream to deal with.   Depending on where the pin is set, another large green that player’s will need to be cautious of.

The weather for Saturday looks promising and with any luck the winds won’t be too strong.  Seldom does Prairie Landing feature calm winds, which make the holes play even tougher.  There are five Par 3’s and five Par 5’s with the Par 3 twelfth the toughest of them all.  If the wind is strong, expect scores to be high.  No matter what, the players will appreciate the conditions and the great facility.  Prairie Landing has a country club feel with a couple practice holes, two putting greens, large range and a short game practice area at the back of the practice holes.

Prairie Landing is one of the top courses on either of the Chicago schedules and we are excited to be returning there again.  Good luck to all who are playing this Saturday.