The contrast between the two styles of golf may tempt you to pull out the driver off the tee when you escape the confines of the woods for the seemingly open expanses of the prairie after the eighth hole. But if you think no trees equals no trouble you'll learn a hard lesson about fescue grass, and will pay for it in golf balls. Prairie Glen plays just 6,397 yards from the gold tees so there is little need to sacrifice accuracy to try for extra distance.

The wooded par-3 seventh hole features a tee-to-green drop in elevation of more than 100 feet. You'll need to club down to account for the drop and anything that lands on the back half of the green is unlikely to hold. The ninth and eleventh holes both play into island greens and will test your course management and iron play. The water on the par-3 12th hole is an easy carry, but crossing the narrow bridge with your cart is more harrowing. The greens were fun to play with plenty of contour but several were under repair. The fairways were narrow and at times the edges seemed poorly defined.

The foursome ahead of us during our round at Prairie Glen told us they have been gathering at the resort for a weekend of golf for over 20 years. It's easy to see where the scenery, challenging golf, and variety of on-site food and lodging options make Devil's Head an attractive weekend outing destination. Every employee that we encountered over two days at the resort were engaging, friendly and helpful. Food and beverage prices seemed reasonable for the portions and quality of the food. The walleye sandwich served in the Devil's Den Bar is a good way to cap off a round of golf, especially on a Friday in Wisconsin.

The resort offers frequent package deals that include lodging and unlimited golf which offer a good value and the chance to play a lot of golf at a reduced cost.

Latest Update: 5/3/2012