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The Arnold Palmer design is laid out over a 2,000-acre property along the Missouri River, offering a rare blend of wooded dunes and riverfront golf in South Dakota.
About
Dakota Dunes Country Club is a private championship course in South Dakota, designed by Arnold Palmer, Ed Seay, and Erik Larsen. Set among wooded dunes along the Missouri River, the course features strategic bunkering, water hazards, and well-groomed fairways, providing a challenging and visually appealing experience, regularly recognized by major golf publications.
Caddie Tip
Stay below the hole on approaches to the fast, contoured greens, especially when putting. Favor the safer side on doglegs to avoid hidden water hazards, and club down on breezy days as exposed holes near the river play shorter and tougher than they appear.
The Main Challenge
The toughest aspect of Dakota Dunes Country Club is its combination of length, water hazards, and subtle greens. Risk-reward holes demand precise placement off the tee and smart approach shots. Shifting prairie winds amplify shot difficulty on exposed holes near the river.
The Good
Golfers love the strategic design and beautiful setting along the Missouri River, with well-maintained greens, variety in hole layouts, and a welcoming atmosphere. The integration of water and wooded dunes creates memorable visuals and shot values that keep members returning for repeat rounds.
The Not So Good
Some golfers wish for upgraded cart paths and slightly better drainage during wet periods. Others mention the course can play tough for higher handicappers, and that pace of play sometimes slows on busy weekends during peak season.
Signature Hole:
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18
The par-4 18th at Dakota Dunes Country Club caps the round with a challenging layout featuring water down the right and bunkers on the approach. Players must hit a precise drive to set up a demanding second shot, with the Missouri River landscape providing a dramatic natural backdrop for this memorable finishing hole.
Clubhouse
Members enjoy a spacious clubhouse with a full grill and bar, banquet/event facilities, locker rooms, a pro shop, and patio seating overlooking the course. Social and family events are a regular feature, making the clubhouse a hub for both golfers and the community.
Practice Facilities
The club offers a full driving range, short game practice area, and large putting green. Facilities are well-maintained and accommodate individual and group instruction. Members enjoy opportunities for year-round improvement and casual practice sessions.
Dress Code:
Standard
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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