Future SDGA Championship & Junior Tour Schedules
Great news for SDGA members! We are securing dates and venues for SDGA Championships and the Junior Tour for the coming seasons. Begin planning your 2027 SDGA season now by clicking on the below links or attachments. Check back often at www.SDGA.org to see the latest updates. >> 2027 & 2028 CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULES << >> 2027 SDGA […]
2026 SDGA Championship Recap
The 2026 SDGA Championship Season wrapped up in September with the SoDak Cup, where the PGA Professional team claimed their first victory since 2018. The revamped scheduling resulted in more playing opportunities and some great performances by amateurs from all over the state. For a full recap of all 32 Championships from the 2026 Season, CLICK HERE.
Two to be Inducted into the SDGA Golf Hall of Fame
The Board of Directors of the South Dakota Golf Association is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame: Gretchen Idema Hughes and Tom Jansa. An induction ceremony will be held at the SDGA Annual Banquet on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Those interested in attending can […]
April 11, 2026 – SDGA Annual Banquet & Hall of Fame Induction
Celebrate our 2025 Golfers of the Year and Hall of Fame Inductees The new Elmwood Golf Course Clubhouse, and home of the state-of-the-art SDGA Hall of Fame, will host the Spring Annual Banquet and Hall of Fame Induction on April 11, 2026. Join us as we honor our 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees and 2025 […]
SDGA Announces Board of Directors and Officers
South Dakota Golf Association Announces Board of Directors and Officers At the annual meeting of the South Dakota Golf Association held in January 2026, the organization welcomed several new Board members and appointed new Officers. Karla Cotton of Sioux Falls was elected as the SDGA Board President, Ryan Messick of Rapid City will serve as […]
2025 SDGA Golfers of the Year
The SDGA Board of Directors is pleased to announce the 2025 Golfers-of-the-Year. More information is also available at www.SDGA.org. Male Golfer of the Year – Jake Olson, Watertown Olson completed the rare Major double in 2025 winning both the SDGA Men’s Amateur Championship and SDGA Men’s Match Play Championship. He also finished 7th in the […]
Dean Zahn – SDGA Director of Competitions
The Board of Directors of the South Dakota Golf Association is pleased to announce that Dean Zahn, from Aberdeen, has been hired as the SDGA Director Competitions starting January 1, 2025. Dean will be replacing Eric Gannon, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this year. Dean comes to the SDGA staff with a deep understanding of […]
Three Elected to the SDGA South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame
The Board of Directors of the South Dakota Golf Association is pleased to announce the election of three new members to the South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony will be held at the SDGA Annual Banquet at 6 PM on Saturday, September 14 at the South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame, located […]
Five Elected to SDGA Golf Hall of Fame
The Board of Directors of the South Dakota Golf Association is pleased to announce the election of five new members to the South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame. An induction ceremony will be held at the SDGA Annual Banquet at 6 PM on Thursday, September 14 at the South Dakota Golf Hall of Fame, located […]
South Dakota Juniors Tee It Up at The Masters – Drive, Chip, & Putt
South Dakota’s very own junior golfers Lincoln Trasamar and Lauren Wolthuizen will be competing in this year’s Drive, Chip and Putt at Augusta National on April 3rd, 2022. Lincoln Trasamar is from Sioux Falls and will be competing in the boys 7-9 age division. Lauren Wolthuzien is also from Sioux Falls and will be competing […]