Prairie Dunes Country Club
- Par
- 70
- Yardage
- 6,545yds
- Holes
- 18
- Opened
- 1937
- Access
- Private
- Design
- Classic
History
Prairie Dunes Country Club, routed by Perry Maxwell through the undulating sand dunes of south-central Kansas, is a miraculous inland links that seems to belong on the British coast. Maxwell found the site in the 1930s and reportedly said there were 118 holes but he had to eliminate 100. His son Press Maxwell completed the back nine in 1957. The result is a course that captures the spirit of great links golf, with firm fast fairways, native rough of little bluestem grass, and greens that demand imagination. It hosted the 2002 and 2024 U.S. Women's Open and the 1956 Curtis Cup.
Signature Hole
8th hole, par 4, 430 yards — a demanding dogleg through rippling dunes with native grass rough framing the approach
Notable Tournaments
- 2002 U.S. Women's Open
- 2024 U.S. Women's Open
- 1956 Curtis Cup
- 2006 Curtis Cup
In the context of the top 100
Where this course sits against every ranked course on the list.
Frequently asked questions
Is Prairie Dunes Country Club public or private?
Prairie Dunes Country Club is a private club. Play is generally limited to members and their accompanied guests.
Who designed Prairie Dunes Country Club?
Prairie Dunes Country Club was designed by Perry Maxwell (original), Press Maxwell (completion) and opened in 1937.
Where does Prairie Dunes Country Club rank among the top golf courses in America?
Prairie Dunes Country Club ranks #13 on our consensus ranking of America's 100 greatest golf courses, synthesized from Golf Digest, Golfweek, and GOLF Magazine.
What is the signature hole at Prairie Dunes Country Club?
The signature hole at Prairie Dunes Country Club is the 8th hole, par 4, 430 yards — a demanding dogleg through rippling dunes with native grass rough framing the approach.