Prairie Dunes Country Club (Hutchinson, United States) — Scorecard, Yardage & Pre-Round Guide

Prairie Dunes Country Club

Hutchinson, United States

Par
70
Holes
18
Yards
6,853
Par 3 / 4 / 5
4 · 12 · 2

Course Layout

83 features mapped — fairways, greens, bunkers, tees, water. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Fairway Green Bunker Tee Water

Course by the Numbers

Calculated from 83 mapped features. Areas are measured directly from the polygon geometry.

21 bunkers
6,033 sq yd of sand — 1.2 bunkers per hole on average.
649 sq yd
Largest bunker on the course — bigger than most tees.
631 sq yd avg green
Classification: Large greens (~6,500 sq ft avg) — tough 3-putt territory. Huge surfaces — a 40-ft putt is a common outcome even from a good shot.
5.64 ha of fairway
Total groomed playing surface across 7 fairway zones.
21 bunkers · 9 greens · 7 fairway zones · 43 tee boxes · 3 water hazards.

About Prairie Dunes Country Club

Prairie Dunes Country Club is a golf course located just outside Hutchinson, Kansas. Frequently ranked among the best golf courses in the United States, it has hosted several United States Golf Association national championship tournaments.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)

What Should You Expect to Shoot?

These expected scores use the World Handicap System formula: your handicap index × slope ÷ 113, plus course rating. Use them to set a realistic target before you tee off.

Championship

Rating 75.5 · Slope 148 · Par 70 · 6,853 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 12 88 +18
10 19 94 +24
15 25 101 +31
20 32 107 +37
25 38 114 +44
30 45 120 +50

Back

Rating 74.1 · Slope 144 · Par 70 · 6,535 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 10 85 +15
10 17 91 +21
15 23 97 +27
20 30 104 +34
25 36 110 +40
30 42 116 +46

Middle

Rating 72.3 · Slope 141 · Par 70 · 6,119 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 9 81 +11
10 15 87 +17
15 21 93 +23
20 27 100 +30
25 33 106 +36
30 40 112 +42

Forward

Rating 70.5 · Slope 126 · Par 72 · 5,239 yards
Your Handicap Course HCP Expected Score Over Par
5 4 75 +3
10 10 80 +8
15 15 86 +14
20 21 91 +19
25 26 97 +25
30 32 102 +30

Scorecard

Hole 123456789 Out 101112131415161718 In Total
Par 4 3 4 3 4 4 5 4 4 35 3 4 4 4 4 3 4 5 4 35 70
Yards 452 161 355 168 477 387 512 468 452 3,432 185 472 390 445 405 200 415 519 390 3,421 6,853
Stroke Index 7 3 13 11 17 1 9 15 5 8 4 16 2 10 6 18 12 14

Holes That Decide Your Round

Hardest Hole · SI 1
Hole 6
Par 4 · 387 yards

Play for the fat of the green and take bogey off the table. Build your pre-round plan →

Longest Hole
Hole 17
Par 5 · 519 yards

Three good shots beats two heroic ones. Bogey here is a solid result for anyone above 10 handicap.

Scoring Opportunity
Hole 2
Par 3 · 161 yards

Attack the pin — if your wedge game is on, this is where strokes get gained back.

Easiest Hole · SI 18
Hole 16
Par 4 · 415 yards

Expected par or better. If you drop a stroke here, it's usually a mental mistake — which is trackable.

Pre-Round Checklist for Prairie Dunes Country Club

Your Game Plan for Prairie Dunes Country Club

The scorecard tells you the course. The Grand Plan assessment tells you you — which part of your game is actually bleeding strokes. Pair both, and you have a pre-round strategy tailored to this course AND your weaknesses.

Tee Sets

Championship

Yards:
6,853
Par:
70
Course Rating:
75.5
Slope:
148

Back

Yards:
6,535
Par:
70
Course Rating:
74.1
Slope:
144

Middle

Yards:
6,119
Par:
70
Course Rating:
72.3
Slope:
141

Forward

Yards:
5,239
Par:
72
Course Rating:
70.5
Slope:
126

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the par at Prairie Dunes Country Club?

Prairie Dunes Country Club is a par 70 course with 18 holes measuring 6,853 total yards. Front nine par 35 (3,432 yards), back nine par 35 (3,421 yards).

What is the longest hole at Prairie Dunes Country Club?

The longest hole is hole 17, a par 5 playing 519 yards.

Which hole is hardest at Prairie Dunes Country Club?

Hole 6 has the lowest stroke index (1). It's a par 4 playing 387 yards.

What should I shoot at Prairie Dunes Country Club?

Use the expected-score table above — it's calculated from your handicap and this course's official WHS rating and slope. A 15 handicap typically shoots mid-80s to low-90s depending on the tee set; a 25 handicap mid-90s to low-100s. Track your actual scores against these targets to see how your game travels.