Prairie Lakes - White Course

Lakes is run by the Grand Prairie Parks and Recreation Department and for a muni course it is very good and fun course to play. You'll find 27 holes with lots of variety, some challenges, and above average conditions. If we had a rating category of "Good Value for the $," Grand Prairie Lakes would be at the top. In fact, in 2007 the Dallas Morning News rated Prairie Lakes #3 in the "Best Economy Courses."

Each of the nines is a little different and offers its own character and challenges – for example, the White nine is known for it's challenging holes along Mountain Creek Lake; the Red nine is the middle of the road course and the most forgiving; while the Blue Course is the hardest. Each of the nines is a little short (3115 to 3360 from the tips) and common to all three courses is flat to gently rolling terrain, mature mesquite trees guarding most of the fairways, and generally good conditions. All three nines are walkable. If you want to learn more about each nine, the Prairie Lakes web site has a map of the layout and good description of each hole.

The greens are above average size and in pretty good condition, about average speed, and have some minor slope and undulation. The fairways are in ok condition with a good mixture of wide open (let 'er rip) to somewhat narrow. The rough is typically under the trees and most likely you will get to experience what it's like to hit out.

The White Course has water on 4 holes, minor doglegs and lots of trees which means that accuracy is critical to scoring well on this nine. The 5th through 8th holes are around the lake and are fun, scenic, and challenging. For example, #6 is a 365 yard par four dogleg right that is very intimidating from the tee box – Mountain Creek Lake borders the right side of a fairly narrow fairway, a pond is on the left side, and the green is uphill – club selection and no errant shots are key to scoring well on this hole. Overall this is a very good nine holes, an excellent value, and a course where you can score well and have an enjoyable affordable round.