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4.6
82 Reviews (82)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.7
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
95.8%
Recommend this course
80 out of 82 reviews
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1 Reviews (1)
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5.0
Value
5.0
Layout
5.0
Pace
5.0
Amenities
5.0
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.5
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Conditions
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Value
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Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.3%
Recommend this course
14 out of 15 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and a thoughtful layout make this nine-hole mountain course a standout value in the Black Hills. Well-maintained conditions and a reliable pace of play consistently reward returning golfers.

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Holes 9
Type Public
Par 36
Length 3084 yards
Slope 136
Rating 35.9
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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Shirts are required.

Food & Beverage

Bar

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  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Short Courses in the U.S. (2024 #7)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in South Dakota (2021 #2)
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4.6
82 Reviews (82)
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Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
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Plays A few times a week
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it was raining

They didn't close the coarse and they told me I had to play in the rain and cold. So I lost my money because I paid ahead of tee time through Golf now. So even though the conditions were wet and cold Rocky Knolls stayed open so they could get their money for a round that I could not play.

If that is the way this golf coarse operates, I will tell all of my golfing friends not to play at this Course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
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Commented on 10/16/2019

The guy paid $15 to Golf Now. The course didn't get a dime. If he would have been nice about it they would have given him a rain check. But it probably would have rained the next day also. The Black Hills spring was terrible. Rocky Knolls is the most beautiful 9 hole course in the Hills. Well worth playing.

Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Best 9 hole in the Black Hills

Top 9 hole course in the Hills:

This nine hole course runs around just over 3,000 yards and requires pin point accuracy off the tees. Placing you tee shot in the right location almost guarantees you the opportunity at par. However a simple misstep of the tee can make most holes some of the more challenging lies you may play.

Course offers some decent views of the Black Hills and provides a nice setting with in the ponderosa pines. The club house is ok with a simple Bar and fried food options. For better food options find great restaurants in Downtown Custer.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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