About this course
Prairie Links Golf Course is a semi-private 18-hole facility in Waverly that opened in 1999. Designed by Pat Weiss, the par-72 layout features spacious watered fairways and large elevated greens [2](https://www.prairielinksgolf.com/ #:~:text=Professionally%20designed%20and%20built%2C%20Prairie%20Links%20Golf%20Course%20offers%2018%20holes%20of%20challenging%20golf%20to%20all%20skill%20levels). The course spans approximately 6,495 yards and has been recognized for its fast greens and excellent conditions [5](https://www.hole19golf.com/courses/prairie-links-golf #:~:text=Prairie%20Links%20Golf%20in%20Waverly%2C%20Iowa%20%E2%80%94%20ranked%20%231%20in%20the%20state%20in%202017%20%26%202018). Amenities at the site include an indoor golf simulator, a pro shop, and a clubhouse with the Prairie Patio & Grill [5](https://www.hole19golf.com/courses/prairie-links-golf #:~:text=The%20clubhouse%20includes%20the%20Prairie%20Patio%20%26%20Grill). The facility also features a pool with zero-entry access and a kid's splash pad for members and guests [5](https://www.hole19golf.com/courses/prairie-links-golf #:~:text=Additional%20amenities%20include%20locker%20rooms%2C%20banquet%20rooms%2C%20an%20indoor%20golf%20simulator%2C%20and%20a%20pool%20with%20zero%2Dentry%20access).
Type
Parkland
Region
Midwest
Holes
18
Par
72
LooperScore
67.7
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Nearby courses
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Pheasant Ridge Municipal Golf Course
Cedar Falls, IA · 12 mi away
Pheasant Ridge Municipal Golf Course is a city-owned facility in Cedar Falls that includes an 18-hole par-72 championship course along with a nine-hole par-3 course and a nine-hole executive course. The championship layout sits on 159 acres of undulating terrain between Highway 57 and West 12th Street, irrigated since 2005. A driving range and a clubhouse with banquet space for more than 180 guests round out the property. The facility is one of the primary public golf destinations in the Cedar Falls-Waterloo area.
Gates Park Golf Course
Waterloo, IA · 15 mi away
Gates Park Golf Course is a municipal facility in Waterloo that was established in 1928 [1](https://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/gates-park/ #:~:text=Gates%20Park%20%28established%20in%201928%29). The 18-hole regulation course features rolling terrain and wide open spaces interlaced with mature oak and maple trees [1](https://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/gates-park/ #:~:text=offers%20wide%20open%20spaces%20interlaced%20with%20groves%20of%20mature%20oak%20and%20maple%20trees). The par-72 layout measures 6,839 yards from the blue tees and includes two ponds that support local wildlife [1](https://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/gates-park/ #:~:text=measures%206%2C839%20from%20the%20longest%20tees). The facility provides a practice putting green and three flag positions on each green to indicate pin placement [1](https://www.waterlooleisureservices.org/gates-park/ #:~:text=Blue%20Flag%20%3D%20Back%20Green). The course is a member of the Iowa Golf Trail and serves as a popular destination for recreational rounds and local outings [5](https://www.iowagolf.com/golfcourses/gates-park-golf-course #:~:text=Golf%20Trail%20Member).
Red Carpet Golf Course
Waterloo, IA · 15 mi away
Red Carpet opened in 1920 and was designed by Tom Bendelow [1](https://redcarpetgolf.com/#:~:text=opened%20in%201920,Tom%20Bendelow). The site served as the original home for Sunnyside Country Club until 1970 and has been privately owned since 1976 [5](https://gcr.foretee.com/courses/iowa/waterloo/usa/red-carpet-golf/5490/#:~:text=Sunnyside,1976). Professional golfers Gene Sarazen and Walter Hagen both played the 18-hole course in 1933 [1](https://redcarpetgolf.com/#:~:text=Gene%20Sarazen,1933).
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