Sutton Bay first opened in 2004 on rocky slopes overlooking Lake Oahe, part of a vast Missouri River flood control network of reservoirs. But the land continually shifts (there’s a reason the area is called the Missouri Breaks) and in recent years several  holes fractured and slid downhill. In 2012, original architect Marsh was called back to create a brand-new $4 million 18 on a stable plateau above the old course, which is now abandoned. Sutton Bay Version 2: same style, more walkable.

The Best Golf Courses in South Dakota

We rank the top venues in South Dakota (2021-'22)
Full Rankings
Private
Minnehaha Country Club
Sioux Falls, SD
  • Best In State
Private
Dakota Dunes Country Club
Dakota Dunes, SD
  • Best In State
Public
The Golf Club At Red Rock
Rapid City, SD
  • Best In State
Public
Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club
Spearfish, SD
  • Best In State
Private
Sutton Bay Golf Course: Championship Course
Agar, SD
  • Best In State
Public
Whetstone Creek Golf Course: Whetstone Creek
Milbank, SD
Public
Wild Oak Golf Course: Wild Oak
Mitchell, SD
Public
Winner Country Club: Winner
Winner, SD
Public
YMCA La Croix Links Golf Course: La Croix Links
Rapid City, SD
Public
Willow Run Golf Course: Willow Run
Sioux Falls, SD
Public
Willow Creek Golf Course: Willow Creek
Fort Pierre, SD
Public
Valley View Country Club: Valley View
Sisseton, SD
Public
Tomahawk Lake Country Club: Tomahawk Lake
Deadwood, SD
Public
Tri-Del Golf Course: Tri-Del
Delmont, SD
Public
The Pointe Golf and Event Center: The Pointe
Elk Point, SD
Public
Webster Golf Course: Webster
Webster, SD
Public
Two Rivers Golf Club: Two Rivers
Dakota Dunes, SD
Public
Valley View Golf Course: Valley View
Freeman, SD
Public
Wall Community Golf Course: Wall
Wall, SD
Public
Sunrise Ridge Golf Course: Sunrise Ridge
Colman, SD