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Prairie View Course

Prairie View Golf Club

Carmel, IN, USA
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18 holesPar 727,073 yds74.8/137

About this course

Prairie View Golf Club isn't just another manicured landscape in Carmel; it's a testament to the enduring allure of the links-style game in an unexpected Midwestern setting. Carved from the rolling farmlands north of Indianapolis, the course echoes the windswept character of classic Scottish designs. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., the course is known for its undulating fairways, deep fescue rough, and strategically placed pot bunkers that demand creative shot-making. The expansive layout, favors players who can shape their shots and control trajectory in varying wind conditions. It is perhaps most notable for its formidable collection of par-3s, each presenting a distinct challenge with demanding carries and subtly contoured greens. Prairie View has quietly cultivated a reputation for its unpretentious atmosphere and a membership that values camaraderie over strict formality. While not a frequent stop on professional tours, the club proudly hosts significant amateur events, fostering a competitive spirit within its community. Members cherish the course's playability and the enduring challenge it presents to golfers of all skill levels. It is a place to both hone your game, enjoy the company, and grab a steak in the grill room.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

2193

Best in World

1979

Best in USA

35

Best in IN

Quick facts

Location
Carmel, IN, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1997
Holes
18
Par
72
Length
7,073 yards
Difficulty
74.8/137
Course Vaults score
7.4

Getting there

Prairie View Golf Club lies just north of Indianapolis, with most visitors touching down at Indianapolis International Airport before embarking on a straightforward thirty-minute drive north through the city's northern suburbs. The route traces I-465 and US-31 as urban sprawl gradually softens into the manicured residential corridors of Carmel, one of the Midwest's most affluent enclaves. As you cross into Hamilton County, the landscape opens subtly - not dramatic, but deliberate - before arriving at Prairie View's discreet entrance, where rolling terrain and native grasses signal a thoughtful departure from the surrounding suburban grid.

FAQ

Common questions about Prairie View

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Prairie View has a Course Vaults score of 7.4 out of 10 based on 54 logged golfers.

Prairie View was designed by Kyle Phillips and Robert Trent Jones, Jr..

Yes. Prairie View is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Prairie View is 72.

Prairie View plays 7,073 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Prairie View is 137.

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