
Prairie Woods Course
Prairie Woods Golf Course



About this course
Prairie Woods Golf Course opened in Avalon, Wisconsin, a small community in Rock County in the south-central part of the state. The course was designed by Mattingly Kuehn Golf Design, a firm based in the upper Midwest that has worked on several public and daily-fee layouts across Wisconsin and neighboring states. The design reflects the firm's approach to creating accessible golf that works with regional terrain and budget considerations typical of municipal and public facilities. The routing at Prairie Woods takes advantage of the gently rolling agricultural landscape common to this part of Wisconsin, where former farmland transitions into recreational use. The property likely features a mix of open corridors and wooded areas—hence the name—with mature trees framing holes and providing definition along fairways. Courses in this region typically incorporate natural drainage patterns and modest elevation changes that add strategic interest without requiring dramatic earthmoving. As a public facility in a smaller Wisconsin community, Prairie Woods serves local golfers and visitors exploring the area between Madison and the Illinois border. The course provides a straightforward test of golf suited to a range of skill levels, emphasizing playability and maintenance standards appropriate to its market. Rock County's golf scene includes several daily-fee options, and Prairie Woods fits within that network as a neighborhood course offering convenient access to the game in a rural setting.
Quick facts
- Location
- Avalon, WI, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1995
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- Mattingly Kuehn Golf Design
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,016 yards
- Difficulty
- 69/118
- Course Vaults score
- 4.4
Getting there
The journey to Prairie Woods Golf Course begins at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE), roughly forty-five minutes to the south, or alternatively through Chicago's O'Hare (ORD) for those arriving from further afield. From either hub, the drive north into southeastern Wisconsin unfolds across gently rolling terrain, transitioning from suburban sprawl into the quieter agricultural landscape that defines this corner of the state. The final approach to Avalon carries you through quiet country roads lined with native grasses and modest tree lines, a landscape that shifts subtly as you near Prairie Woods - the course itself emerging as a masterwork of minimalist design that honors rather than dominates the natural topography. This understated arrival, free from the fanfare of resort grandeur, sets the tone for an experience rooted in the honest marriage of land and game.

FAQ
Common questions about Prairie Woods
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Prairie Woods has a Course Vaults score of 4.4 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.
Prairie Woods was designed by Mattingly Kuehn Golf Design.
Yes. Prairie Woods is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Prairie Woods is 71.
Prairie Woods plays 6,016 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Prairie Woods is 118.



