Golf Courses
Even with its rolling hills, vast mountains, and rough terrain, if you want to play golf, you can find a good course in the Black Hills region of South Dakota.
- Play a round at one of numerous golf courses in the Black Hills area during your summer vacation and experience manicured greens surrounded by dramatic terrain.
- With 9-hole and 18-hole options, average daily greens fees range from $20 - $50.
- Cart and club rentals, golf shop, food, and driving ranges featured at most facilities.
Overview
Unwind on gorgeous, manicured greens, testing your golfing skills on every kind of course from short to long, casual to challenging, beside lakes, creeks, rocks, cliffs and forests, when you play a round on one of many Black Hills' golf courses. Beginner and experienced golfers will find just the right location, with most facilities featuring Pro Shops, club and cart rentals, and snack bars.
Where To Go Golfing
Upwards of 30 Black Hills' golf courses, from private to public, are located in the region, offering splendid courses, facilities and customer service for members and visitors.
Rapid City, SD - 9-hole Courses
Executive Golf Course
- Location – On I-90, take exit 57. Located just off Omaha Street.
- Course Description - Next to Rapid Creek, this course entails water features and cottonwoods. All ability levels welcome.
- Greens Fees - Daily: $11/9-holes, $6/9-holes Jr, $7/9-holes Twilight (after 6pm). Punch cards start at $90 (10 rounds).
- Contact Information - Ph: (605) 394-4124
Fountain Springs
- Location – Off I-90 and Deadwood Avenue.
- Course Description – Featuring water hazards, driving range, bunkers, and club house with merchandise, cart rental and snack bar.
- Greens Fees - 9-holes: $16/Monday – Friday, $20/Weekend & Holidays; 18-holes: $28/Monday – Friday, $32/Weekends & Holidays.
- Contact Information - Ph: (605) 342-4653
LeCroix Links
- Location – Situated on Odde Drive, just off East Minnesota Street near HWY 79 in southeast Rapid City.
- Course Description - This public course was built on rolling terrain, with few trees, no water hazards but plenty of sand bunkers and deceiving slopes. Rental clubs, carts and food available as well as a putting green and chipping area. Great for the entire family.
- Greens Fees - $12.50 - $14.50 for 9-holes.
- Contact Information – Ph: (605) 781-9953
Rapid City SD - 18-hole Courses
Arrowhead Country Club (private)
- Location – Off Sheridan Lake Road, south of HWY 44 and west of HWY 16.
Course Description – This challenging course features tight corners, water hazards and rolling greens. - Greens Fees – Open to members only. (Memberships include unlimited driving range use, chipping area, carts, storage, and more.)
- Contact Information – Ph: (605) 342 – 6389
Elks 1187 Golf Course
- Location – This public course is located off E 39th Street in the valley east of Rapid City.
- Course Description - Short, challenging greens, next to a creek and wetlands so expect to see wildlife such as deer and water fowl. Carts available and Pro Shop.
- Greens Fees - Nonmembers: $24/9-holes, $38/18-holes. Members: $19/9-holes, $29/18-holes.
- Contact Information – Ph: (605) 393 - 0522
Hart Ranch Golf Course
- Location – 8 miles south of Rapid City on Spring Creek Road (off HWY 16).
- Course Description – Course surrounded by ponderosa pines with water features and greens for all ages and abilities, including a junior/beginner short course, cart rentals and golf shop.
- Greens Fees – 18-holes: $38/Spring or Fall, $44/Summer. 9-holes: $24/Spring or Fall, $26/Summer. $840/Single season pass.
- Contact Information – Ph: (605) 341-5703
Meadowbrook
- Location – In western Rapid City, off Jackson Boulevard (HWY 44).
- Course Description – Described as “formidable,” this course is rated one of the top 50 golf courses in the nation, with Rapid Creek flowing through it. Featuring golf shop, cart and club rentals, driving range, and coffee shop.
- Greens Fees – 18-holes: $34/adult, $34.Jr or Sr, $27/Twilight (after 3 pm – no Wed.). 9-holes: $24/adult, $22/Jr or Sr, $17/Twilight (after 6pm). Season passes start at $600.
- Contact Information – Ph: (605) 394 - 4191
The Golf Course at Red Rock
- Location – Birkdale Drive, Rapid City. (South of HWY 44 and west of HWY 16.)
- Course Description – Expect a challenging round of golf with elevation changes and rolling fairways surrounded by lush grasses and ponderosa pines. All abilities welcome, featuring target greens, practice facility, cart rental and Bar and Grill.
- Greens Fees – 18-holes: $49/adult, $15/Jr. 9-holes: $32/adult, $26/Jr. Adult season passes start at $995.
- Contact Information – (605) 718 - 4710
Spearfish, SD
Spearfish Canyon Country Club (18-hole course)
- Location – At the entrance of Spearfish Canyon on the National Forest Scenic Byway (HWY 14A).
- Course Description – One of the oldest courses in South Dakota, this semi-private 18-hole course features rolling hills, large greens, driving range, Bar and Grill and Pro Shop, surrounded by pine, oak and spruce forests. Cart and club rental available.
- Greens Fees – Guest: $27/9-holes (Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday), $48/9-holes (Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Holidays), $30/18-holes (MTWR), $53/18-holes (FSS & H). Twilight, junior and membership also apply.
- Contact Information – Ph: (605) 717 - 4653
Belle Fourche, SD
Belle Fourche Country Club (9-hole course)
- Location – Situated at the junction of Highways 85 and 34, in Belle Fourche.
- Course Description – Expect sand and water hazards, grass bunkers and lots of trees. Practice facility, Pro Shop and restaurant also on the premises. Rental carts available.
- Greens Fees – Weekdays: $22/9-holes, $32/18-holes; Weekends: $23/9-holes, $34/18-holes.
- Contact Information – Ph: (605) 892-3472
Newell, SD
Newell Golf Club (9-hole course)
- Location – 1.5 miles west of Newell proper, on Orman Road.
- Course Description – Built around a peaceful lake with views of Bear Butte in the background. Enjoy a round of golf in this rural setting, with club, pull-cart and golf cart rentals available.
- Greens Fees – Weekdays: $13/9-holes, $20/18-holes, $25/all-day. Weekends: $15/9-holes, $25/18-holes, $30/all-day.
- Contact Information – Ph: (605) 456 - 2195
Custer, SD
Rocky Knolls Golf Course (9-hole course)
- Location – Situated in western Custer, off HWY 16.
- Course Description – Aptly named, expect some tricky rock outcroppings on the greens, with pine trees surrounding this short layout. Rental clubs, pull carts and snacks available.
- Greens Fees – Daily course fees from $29 - $41.
- Contact Information – (605) 673 - 4481
And More!
Discover even more spectacular golf courses in the following Black Hills' locations: Hulett, Hot Springs, Sturgis, Edgemont, Lead, Deadwood, Sundance, Lemmon, Buffalo, Bison, Martin, New Castle, Mission, and Rosebud.
Equipment rentals, golf shops and instruction are also available in the nearby towns and cities.
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