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Lead Country Club golf course has history PIONEER STAFF REPORTS LEAD — Lead Country Club bills itself as “the highest course east of the Rockies” with an elevation of about 6,200 feet.

The nine-hole, par-36 course measures 3,331 yards off the longest tees and features small, receptive greens. It is located seven miles south of Lead on Highway 85 and off Rochford Road.

Lead Country Club was built in 1922 and offered features an elevated tee. This tee box was rebuilt in General Manager Al Varland said a golfer needs accuracy on this hole.

“All of the holes have small greens,” Varland said.

“The slope of the course makes all holes interesting.”

Improvements like elevated tees, permanent outdoor toilets, and paved parking lot have occurred

The Lead Country Club Golf Course is the home course for the Lead-Deadwood Golddiggers boys’ golf team.

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The club is currently remodeling the clubhouse, located in a building that was erected in 1923. Varland said that effort started upstairs in an old meeting room, and plans for this year call for renovating the exterior.

Golf cart rentals are available on the site, which also features a driving range. A small kitchen is located inside the clubhouse.

What would entice a golfer to give Lead Country Club a try?

“Our course is the oldest in the Black Hills,” Varland said. “It is also one of the Black Hills’ more challenging courses.”

Rick Varland serves as the superintendent and greens keeper.

Call the course at 584-1852 for more information.

Prairie Ridge offers a challenge to golfers PIONEER STAFF REPORTS RAPID CITY — The Prairie Ridge, Golf Course is one of the more challenging golf courses in the area.

The nine-hole course, located outside the gates at Ellsworth Air Force Base, features a par-36 layout for men and par-35 for women. The total distance measures 3,228 yards from the longest tees.

Prairie Ridge Golf Course’s signature hole may make people think twice about adopting 7 as their lucky number.

Hole No. 7 is considered to be the most challenging hole on the course.

It can play anyway from 120 yards up to 220 yards with most days being around 165.

Depending on wind direction you can hit anything from a wedge to a driver.

The course also boasts narrow fairways with solid landing areas.

Prairie Ridge offers a driving range, practice bunker, cart rental, club rental, as well as putting and chipping greens.

The Pro-Shop was moved from upstairs to downstairs which provides a new look with a better feel. A new restaurant will be added by early this summer in the pro-shops old location.

With the course located next to Ellsworth Air Force Base, golfers may get a close up view of an Air Force aircraft in action.

The course requires players to wear a shirt and shoes, but the shoes may not have metal spikes.

Tee times are required two days in advance.

Prairie Ridge is located at 239 North Ellsworth St., in Box Elder.

Call the course at (605) 923-4999 for more information.

The Prairie Ridge Golf Course offers a fun golfing experience for family and friends. Courtesy photo

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Elkhorn Ridge golf course expansion nearing completion

BY JASON GROSS Black Hills Pioneer

“Depending on the tees, this course appeals to all levels,” Campos said. He added there are

SPEARFISH — Elkhorn Ridge Golf Course is on pace to complete a nine-hole expansion set to open for play in August 2016.

Jeremy Campos is Elkhorn Ridge’s head golf professional. He said the back nine holes should span a total of about 3,545 yards from the longest tees.

“Everyone in the area is excited ond-largest city in Western South Dakota,” Campos said.

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A planned 185-yard, par 3, 13th hole would have a design comparable to the 12th hole at Augusta National, according to Campos.

This hole would feature a creek in front of the green.

Plans also call for a 510-yard, par 5 layout on the 14th hole. Campos said this would include trees to the left and a creek to the right.

with another option (to play golf) with the 18 holes.”

Campos said the project has stayed true to the original timeline.

“We need optimal growing conditions of moisture and heat for the grow-in process (for the grass),” he added.

Plans also call for an expanded cart barn and parking lot. Campos said those should be completed before July.

The current nine-hole, par-36 course measures 3,655 yards off the longest tees and offers views of the Centennial Valley. Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club is located on St. Onge Road.

The initial nine holes, clubhouse, and practice facility were completed in 2009. Campos said the nine-hole addition would help make Elkhorn Ridge competitive with other area courses.

Campos said Elkhorn Ridge Golf Course’s 7,200-yard length from the longest tees should be the state’s longest. Plans also call for the state’s longest par 5 hole: 610 yards on the 12th.

be a 465-yard par 5, Campos said.

Layout plans include water on the right, a creek on the left, and trees in the middle of the fairway.

“With the new expansion of the new nine (holes), especially with the holes that are built in the canyon, it’s going to be up there with the Red Rocks and the Devils Tower type of golf courses, more of a modern design,” Campos said. He added very little grading work had to be done.

Expansion construction started in 2014, with Wyss Associates designing the course’s new portion. Golf course architect Patrick Wyss was also the lead architect holes.

Practice facilities at Elkhorn Ridge Country Club feature the region’s only double-ended driving range. Tee areas, target greens, and a greenside practice bunker are also included.

The clubhouse offers a full-service golf shop, plus food and beverage services.

Call Elkhorn Ridge Country Club at 722-4653 for more information. The Elkhorn Ridge Country Club has many elevated tees with scenic views, like the tee box on hole No. 5. Courtesy photo

Tomahawk Lake Country Club enters ninth decade

BY JASON GROSS Black Hills Pioneer LEAD — Tomahawk Lake Country Club is getting ready for a unique season.

“This will be our 80th year of operations, and that is a big thing for anyone,” board president tions are planned.

Tomahawk Lake offers scenery and history for golfers of all ages and is located seven miles south of Deadwood just off of Highway 385. The nine-hole, par-36 course spans 3,390 yards off the longest tees.

Open meadows and pine trees dominate the course, which sets about one mile above sea level in the Black Hills National Forest.

A 10-acre practice area enables golfers to warm up before going on the course.

Speirs said the course is looking for a longer golf season in 2016. He said 30 inches of rain fell in two months last season, and this limited the sea-

Tomahawk Lake Country Club provides golfers with picturesque views to help them better enjoy their golfing experience. Courtesy photo

“We have good membership, and people really enjoy coming here to play,” Speirs said. He agreed the scenery and course contribute a lot to that.

A new tee box is planned for the sixth hole.

Speirs said this would not be ready until the late summer or early fall.

Sandy Munson and Jeff Munson are the new managers. Speirs said they would lend a family touch that includes home-cooked meals and friendly faces at the clubhouse.

The clubhouse features a bar, restaurant facilities, deck, and seating area. A pro shop provides merchandise, clubs, and new golf balls. Cart storage and two private locker rooms are included.

Tomahawk Lake Country Club is the only nationally recognized historical golf course in South Dakota.

Gary Outka is the new course superintendent who brings extensive experience to the course.

“This is a big thing for us,” Speirs said. “He brings experience at agronomy and a knowledge of what will work here.” Outka started at Rapid City’s Arrowhead Country Club in 1971.

Tomahawk Lake Country Club uses the “Golf Now” reservation system. This helps golfers sign out-of-state residents.

Famed course designer Lawrence Hughes designed the Tomahawk course in 1936. He also designed numerous courses like the California-based La Quinta Country Club, but Tomahawk representHarry Rainville from St. Onge.

The course may be reached by calling (605) 578-2080.

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Designed by renowned golf course architect Lawrence Hughes in the mid 1930’s, Tomahawk Lake Country Club is a picturesque nine-hole, par 36 course located just seven miles south of Historic Deadwood, South Dakota.

From narrow fairways lined by tall pine trees to dramatic elevation changes from tee box to green, all 3,390 yards meanders through the Black Hills National Forest to provide a challenging course.

This clubhouse offers golfers a full service bar and restaurant plus a large deck to enjoy. Also a driving range and a putting and chipping practice green.

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Spearfish Canyon Country Club offers 18 holes of golf

Bell Knob Golf Course offers new amenities PIONEER STAFF REPORTS GILLETTE, Wyo. — New amenities are just some of the new features at the Bell Knob Golf Course in Gillette, Wyo. The Bell Nob Golf Course opened in the fall of 1980 as part of a Golf Course Housing Development.

In 1982, the present clubhouse was built, and the course was independently operated until 1984.

The original front nine was closed in early 1985, but a group tried to keep the back nine going chased by Campbell County.

In the spring of 1990, the purchase complete, the current golf course superintendent and golf pro were hired by Campbell County Public Works.

The golf course was a division of when it transferred to Campbell County Parks and Recreation.

Bell Nob features an 18-hole

The Northern Black Hills provide a scenic backdrop to some holes at the Spearfish Canyon Country Club Golf Course. Courtesy photo

BY JASON GROSS Black Hills Pioneer Club has served as the Northern Hills’ only 18hole golf course since its most recent expansion in Canyon.

Ponderosa pine, oak, and Black Hills spruce trees surround the par-35 front nine, which measures 3,138 yards off the longest tees. Push-up greens are small.

The front nine opened shortly after the country club was established in 1921. Distances from the longest tees go to 561 yards off the par-5 ninth hole.

Rolling hills and large greens are featured on the back nine. This par-36 section measures 3,529 yards from the longest tees.

Back-nine distances from the longest tees range from 187 yards on the par-3 eleventh hole to 564 yards off the par-5, 12th hole.

Number 8 is regarded as the course’s signature hole because of the scenery. The 193-yard, parCanyon.

What about the golfer who is deciding whether Kortan pointed to the 18-hole course as an asset and cited other factors.

“We have an excellent level of service,” he

said. “We treat our customers with gratitude and respect.”

Course conditions have drawn praise from many golfers, Kortan said. Practice ranges and greens fully stocked pro shop.

Jaime Bentley is the Ladies Professional Golfers Association assistant professional and instructor.

She is a registered professional with that organization and gives individual and group lessons, as does Kortan.

Both also oversee the junior golf program.

The clubhouse offers a full-service bar and grill with banquet facilities. teams and hosted the 2014 state A girls’ tournament. Almost 100 golfers from 31 schools competed at that two-day event.

Kortan said the board is planning changes at the club. Starting dates have not been decided, and they depend on land disposition.

Some of those plans call for relocating the driving range so golfers do not need to cross Highway 14A to get there. Golfers must currently cross the road from the clubhouse to get to the range.

Other plans call for renovating and/or changing four holes. Two holes are to receive new tee boxes. by calling (605) 717-4653.

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Par 72 championship golf course and a 9-hole, Par 3, golf course.

“I think we have probably the best par 3, nine-hole golf course in about 1,000-mile radius,” said Cameron Brown, the head golf pro at Bell Nob. “We have a quality facility for a very inexpensive price.“ The new and improved Bell Nob Golf Course and clubhouse opened on April 11, 2013.

The new amenities include two new putting greens, chipping area, driving range improvements and the new green on hole No. 1, and a new clubhouse. The clubhouse includes a pro shop, dining area, bar, and junior golf area. The Bell Nob Pro Shop and "The Range" Lounge are open.

Come enjoy a round of golf and lunch, or dinner.

Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to dark, and they are open from April to October.

They are located at 4600 Overdale Dr.; Gillette, Wyo. For more information you can contact the Club House at (307) 686-7069.

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The YMCA LaCroix Links Golf Course offers a short course PIONEER STAFF REPORTS RAPID CITY — One of Rapid City’s shorter golf courses is the LaCroix Links, which measures 1,254 yards.

This nine-hole course is a par 28.

Number 2 is the longest hole at 270 yards, with number 4 having the shortest distance at 85 yards.

The YMCA-run course is wide open, with not a lot of trees. YMCA members play for free, and non-members are also welcome to play.

Fees for non-YMCA members are $10 for adults, $7.50 for teenagers, and $6 for children under the age of 14.

Cart rentals are available.

No dining facilities are at the course, but snacks are available.

The YMCA runs a summer food program for children through age 18.

Recent remodeling has included four sand traps, a new watering system, and all new tee boxes.

This course opened in 1989.

No tee times are required in advance, and some club rentals are available.

The course also offers foot golf, where you play on a regulation golf course soccer style, using soccer balls playing to soccer ‘holes’ just like regular golf.

The course also sponsors a junior golf program.

The course is located at 3820 Odde Drive in Rapid City.

Call (605) 718-9953 for more information.

Hole No. 5 at the YMCA LaCroix Links Golf course offers views of other holes on this short golf course. Courtesy photo

Wall Community Golf Course has an inviting feel

BY JASON GROSS Black Hills Pioneer

The Wall Community Golf Course will hold its annual “Big One Tournament” in August, where golfers can earn $100,000 for a hole in one, plus win other prizes. Courtesy photo

Wall Community Golf Course.

This nine-hole course was built in 2002. It measures 3,861 yards from the back tees and is a par 36. Some minor hills are also part of the layout.

“It’s a typical nine-hole, small-town course,” board member Stan Anderson said.

“It also has a nice clubhouse and deck that can be used for many different functions.”

Anderson said the course features a pair of nice par 3’s.

“They are achievable to get on, and it is a

The course also offers a putting green and driving range. Some club rentals are available.

Cart rentals and dining facilities are offered.

The full-service dining facilities are open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for lunch.

Plans for later in the summer call for the facilities to be open for some Friday and Saturday suppers.

Daily rates are $25 plus tax for nine holes and include cart rental.

Tee times are not necessary. However, golfers must check in before playing the course.

The course is located at 1801 Golf Course Road in Wall.

“We’re only about 50 miles from Rapid City, which makes for a nice drive on I-90,” Anderson said.

Call (605) 279-4653 for more information.

Sundance Country Club offers challenges to golfers PIONEER STAFF REPORTS SUNDANCE, Wyo. — The Sundance Country Club Golf Course offers many challenges to golfers.

The nine hole, par 35 course, features 2,915 yards of golf.

“We are a nine-hole course that can be walked,” said Jim Durfee, the Sundance Country Club pwwresident. “We also have some elevation changes. The course is not real long but offers plenty of challenge yet makes it a great course for all ability levels.”

“We are rarely crowded so you

don’t feel pushed and we do not require tee times,” said Durfee. “Many golfers can play nine holes in under 1 and half hours.”

The Sundance Country Club Golf Course offers a special on Monday’s of $30 all day, including cart.

“Simply put we have a great course, great value and great time,” Durfee said The Sundance Country Club Golf Course is located on Highway 14, in Sundance, Wyo. For more information call (307) 283-1191.

The Sundance Country Club is a nine hole, par 35 golf course.

Photo courtesy Jeff Moberg, Sundance Times

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Bell Nob Golf Course 4600 Overdale Dr. Gillette WY (307) 686-7069

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Elkhorn Ridge Golf Course is a regulation 9-Hole facility open to the golfing public. The course has a 285 ft. elevation change giving way to spectacular views of the historic Centennial Valley. Plans are underway for an additional 9 Holes.

In addition to a championship layout with an awesome Northern Black Hills backdrop, Elkhorn Ridge Golf Club offers upscale Practice Facilities. Along with large practice greens and bunkers, Elkhorn Ridge also hosts the regions only double-ended Driving Range, enabling customers to practice from both the east and west ends of the facility, allowing privacy and the luxury of practicing away from the rising and setting sun.

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9 Holes - $39 per person (+ tax) w/cart & water

All Day, Any Day

18 Holes - $69 per person (+ tax) w/cart & water

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REPLAY Rate - $30 per person (tax included) Completion of 9 Holes, Any Day

Twilight Rate - 9+ holes (+tax) Includes Cart & Water Varies: Ask for details, Any Day

Punch Cards:

(10) 9-Hole Punch Cards - $289

Fully transferable, does not include cart, expires at the end of 2014 season.

Back 9 open for play Summer of 2016

Driving Range:

Small basket (50 balls) - $6 Large Basket (100 balls) - $11 Tour basket (165 balls) - $15

All rates are plus tax except small, large & tour driving range baskets

Hours: 7am - Dusk Private, Semi-Private & Group Lessons available.

Directions: From Spearfish, I-90 East to Exit 17, south on US 85 .3 mi., then left on St. Onge Highway, North approximately 1 mi. Elkhorn Ridge Clubhouse on left just before I-90 Underpass

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GREG BRANDRIET

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