
Prairie Green Course
Prairie Green Golf Course
Public: #1122
Public: #923
Public: #2


About this course
Prairie Green Golf Course opened in Sioux Falls in 1998, designed by Dick Nugent, a Chicago-based architect known for work throughout the Midwest. The course occupies land on the city's northwest side and serves as a daily-fee facility for the Sioux Falls community and regional golfers. Nugent's design philosophy typically emphasizes strategic options and playability across skill levels, and Prairie Green reflects this approach in a setting shaped by the rolling prairie topography characteristic of eastern South Dakota. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and native grasses that frame many holes, creating definition without heavy tree coverage. Water features come into play on several holes, and bunkers are positioned to reward accurate shot-making while allowing recovery options for less skilled players. The layout measures over 7,000 yards from the back tees, providing length for competitive play, but multiple tee boxes accommodate a range of abilities. The course has hosted regional amateur events and remains a popular venue for local tournaments. Prairie Green operates as a public facility with a straightforward clubhouse offering standard amenities. The course conditions and maintenance reflect its role as a municipal-style operation serving a broad golfing population. Its location within Sioux Falls makes it accessible for both residents and visitors passing through the region, and it represents the kind of solid daily-fee option that Nugent designed throughout his career in the upper Midwest.
Quick facts
- Location
- Sioux Falls, SD, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1994
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Dick Nugent
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,179 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.3/131
- Course Vaults score
- 7.3
Getting there
The journey to Prairie Green Golf Course begins at Joe Foss Field (FSD), Sioux Falls' primary commercial gateway, situated just minutes from the clubhouse in the heart of South Dakota's rolling prairie landscape. From the airport, a brief drive west carries you through the gentle, open terrain that defines this region - a landscape of wide horizons and working farmland that frames the approach to the course. For those arriving by private aviation, the Sioux Falls area accommodates regional turboprops and light jets, offering a more intimate entry to this understated gem. The final miles unfold across quiet country roads, where the manicured fairways and native prairie grasses of Prairie Green emerge as a serene counterpoint to the vast, windswept plains surrounding it.

FAQ
Common questions about Prairie Green
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Prairie Green has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 11 logged golfers.
Prairie Green was designed by Dick Nugent.
Yes. Prairie Green is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Prairie Green is 72.
Prairie Green plays 7,179 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Prairie Green is 131.



