Elks Golf Course South Dakota
Elks Golf Course is a par-72 public course in South Dakota, playing 6,183 yards from the Black tees with a rating of 69.5 and slope of 126.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,183 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 69.5 / 126 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | South Dakota, USA |
| Coordinates | 44.0465, -103.1564 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,183 | 5,654 | 72 | 69.5 | 126 |
| Blue | 6,183 | 5,654 | 72 | 69.2 | 126 |
| White | 5,223 | 4,776 | 72 | 66.3 | 112 |
| Green | 5,223 | 4,776 | 72 | 64.9 | 107 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black 69.5/126 | 415 | 445 | 265 | 181 | 430 | 160 | 490 | 485 | 206 | 3077 | 302 | 502 | 285 | 507 | 208 | 327 | 124 | 376 | 475 | 3106 | 6183 |
| Blue 69.2/126 | 415 | 445 | 265 | 181 | 430 | 160 | 490 | 485 | 206 | 3077 | 302 | 502 | 285 | 507 | 208 | 327 | 124 | 376 | 475 | 3106 | 6183 |
| White 66.3/112 | 404 | 325 | 260 | 145 | 345 | 145 | 425 | 435 | 157 | 2641 | 275 | 440 | 135 | 445 | 155 | 295 | 122 | 270 | 445 | 2582 | 5223 |
| Green 64.9/107 | 404 | 325 | 260 | 145 | 345 | 145 | 425 | 435 | 157 | 2641 | 275 | 440 | 135 | 445 | 155 | 295 | 122 | 270 | 445 | 2582 | 5223 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 5 | 7 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 1 | 9 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 10 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Black (6,183 yards, 69.5/126)
Course rating 2.5 below par.
Handicap 10-20: Black (6,183 yards, 69.5/126)
Course rating 2.5 below par.
Handicap 20+: Green (5,223 yards, 64.9/107)
960 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 7.1 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card. The shortest of the 5 par 3s.
The longest hole on the card at 507 yards. 5 yards longer than the next.
Stroke index 2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Elks Golf Course?
Elks Golf Course has a course rating of 69.5 and slope of 126 from the back tees. From the Green tees, the rating is 64.9 with a slope of 107.
How long is Elks Golf Course?
From the back tees, Elks Golf Course plays 6,183 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (5 par 3s, 8 par 4s, 5 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Elks Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 485-yard par 5 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Elks Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Black tees (6,183 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the White tees (5,223 yards).
Is Elks Golf Course public or private?
Elks Golf Course is a public golf course in South Dakota. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Elks Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Executive Golf Course, Arrowhead Club, Meadowbrook Golf Course, Hart Ranch Golf Club (Rapid City).
Is there a yardage book for Elks Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Elks Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Elks Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Elks Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Elks Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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