Prairie Winds Golf Course

Detailed description of Prairie Winds Golf Course

Prairie Winds Golf Course, previously named Watertown Country Club, is a Semi-Private, 18 hole golf course located next to Lake Kampeska, just minutes from downtown Watertown, South Dakota.

Prairie Winds Golf Course first opened for play in 1926.

The front nine is flat with open fairways, while the back nine was built on rolling terrain and has several trees which can alter your shots. The greens are medium-sized and slightly sloped. Water hazards (ponds) come into play on two holes.  

Par for the course is 72. From the back tees, the course plays to 6,806 yards. From the forward tees, the course measures 5,325 yards. The longest hole on the course is # 12, a par-5 that plays 532 yards. The shortest hole on the course is # 3, a par-3 that plays to 173 yards from the back tees.

Watch out for # 6, a 425-yard par-4 challenge and the #1 handicap hole on the course. The easiest hole at Prairie Winds Golf Course is # 11, a 409 yard par-4.