The Course
Rocky Knolls is a scenic and challenging Par 36, 9-hole course with three sets of tees (Red, White & Blue). The course rating is 35.9 with a slope rating of 136 from the tips, which play at 3,084 yards. The course requires precision off the tees but is pure mountain golf in the Black Hills of Custer, South Dakota.
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Hole-by-Hole Overview
Hole #1 417 yd par 5
The trees on the right and left can be a problem. A tee shot in the middle is your goal.
The trees on the right and left can be a problem. A tee shot in the middle is your goal.
Hole 1. 417 yd par 5
The trees on the right and left can be a problem. A tee shot in the middle is your goal.
The trees on the right and left can be a problem. A tee shot in the middle is your goal.
Hole 1. 417 yd par 5
Precision on your 2nd shot is a must. Don’t get above the hole.
Precision on your 2nd shot is a must. Don’t get above the hole.
Hole 2. 160 yd par 3
Hitting the green is key.
Hitting the green is key.
Hole 2. 160 yd par 3
Right or left makes for a difficult chip.
Right or left makes for a difficult chip.
Hole 3. 524 yd par 5
Don’t get behind the tree in the fairway with your tee shot.
Don’t get behind the tree in the fairway with your tee shot.
Hole 3. 524 yd par 5
Hole 3. 524 yd par 5
Hole 3.
Hole 4. 416 yd par 4
Stay out of the trees right or left.
Stay out of the trees right or left.
Hole 4. 416 yd par 4
A short tee shot runs left into small trees. A long shot runs to the right into big trees.
A short tee shot runs left into small trees. A long shot runs to the right into big trees.
Hole 5. 384 yd par 4
A straight tee shot will keep you out of the pond on the right.
A straight tee shot will keep you out of the pond on the right.
Hole 5. 384 yd par 4
Lots of elevation on your approach shot.
Lots of elevation on your approach shot.
Hole 5. 384 yd par 4
Approach shot elevation.
Approach shot elevation.
Hole 6. 342 yd par 4
Wide open fairway. Stay out of the traps with your approach shot.
Wide open fairway. Stay out of the traps with your approach shot.
Hole 6 green. 342 yd par 4
Don’t get too far above the hole or it’s a tough putt.
Don’t get too far above the hole or it’s a tough putt.
Hole 7. 295 yd par 4
Hitting the green with your second shot makes for an easy par if you putt well.
Hitting the green with your second shot makes for an easy par if you putt well.
Hole 7. 295 yd par 4
If you miss on the right, the trap is a problem.
If you miss on the right, the trap is a problem.
Hole 8 tee box. 184 yd par 3
Tee to green drops 40 ft so it plays shorter than it looks. Big green.
Tee to green drops 40 ft so it plays shorter than it looks. Big green.
Hole 8. 184 yd par 3
Tee to green drops 40 ft so it plays shorter than it looks. Big green.
Tee to green drops 40 ft so it plays shorter than it looks. Big green.
Hole 9. 390 yd par 4
Your approach shot better hit the green or you’ll get a difficult chip which can be a real challenge.
Your approach shot better hit the green or you’ll get a difficult chip which can be a real challenge.
Hole 9. 390 yd par 4
A slight dogleg left.
A slight dogleg left.
The Holes
Hole 1/Par 5 – 417 yards
Hole 2/Par 3 – 160 yards
Hole 3/Par 5 – 524 yards
Hole 4/Par 4 – 416 yards
Hole 5/Par 4 – 384 yards
Hole 6/Par 4 – 342 yards
Hole 7/Par 4 – 295 yards
Hole 8/Par 3 – 184 yards
Hole 9/Par 4 – 390 yards (Island Green coming in 2026)