PDGA Rankings
Every current PDGA member in the state, ranked by official player rating. 115 rated players across western and central South Dakota. Data pulled July 10, 2026.
The Regional Ladder
All 115 rated members across western and central South Dakota, stacked by player rating. The field makes its own ridgeline.
Ranks 4–25
- 4 Brandon Sjolund 966
- 5 Sam Nesbitt 962
- 6 Peter Klopfenstein 960
- 7 Lawson Sims 954
- 8 Connor Blecha 953
- 9 Dashton Edgren 948
- 10 Josh Schriner 947
- 11 Thomas Anderson 945
- 12 Nathan Svendsen 943
- 13 Aaron Campbell 939
- 14 Derick Olsen 939
- 15 Braden Yackley 932
- 16 Theodore Seeley 928
- 17 James Protector 928
- 18 David Schmagel 923
- 19 Alden Pendleton 922
- 20 Skylar Massman 920
- 21 Jeff Lynch 917
- 22 Casimir Johnson 916
- 23 Tayan Patterson 914
- 24 Cole Peterson 913
- 25 Taryn Wells 910
Ranks reflect overall regional position; the filter narrows the field to Pro or Amateur. Every name links to its PDGA page.
City Boards
Every western and central South Dakota town with a rated current member, from Rapid City down to the one-player towns. Each board grows as membership does.
Rapid City
Home turf- 1 Isaac Bentley 967
- 2 Brandon Sjolund 966
- 3 Sam Nesbitt 962
- 4 Peter Klopfenstein 960
- 5 Lawson Sims 954
- 6 Connor Blecha 953
- 7 Nathan Svendsen 943
- 8 Derick Olsen 939
- 9 Theodore Seeley 928
- 10 David Schmagel 923
- 11 Alden Pendleton 922
- 12 Skylar Massman 920
- 13 Jeff Lynch 917
- 14 Casimir Johnson 916
- 15 Taryn Wells 910
- 16 Taylor Fox 907
- 17 Mark Klewicki 904
- 18 Evan Sillanpää 900
- 19 Kelly Uttecht 897
- 20 Brandon McConville 895
Spearfish
13 rated- 1 Jake Servaty 974
- 2 Dashton Edgren 948
- 3 Braden Yackley 932
- 4 Tayan Patterson 914
- 5 Justin Keiry 906
- 6 Aric Bakeberg 906
- 7 Don Altmyer 893
- 8 Micah Deharty 888
- 9 Rudy Isburg 886
- 10 Justin Fossum 884
Pierre
11 rated- 1 Aaron Campbell 939
- 2 Cole Peterson 913
- 3 John Mayer 894
- 4 Justin Gabbert 893
- 5 Derek Todd 893
- 6 Joe Kafka 864
- 7 Leander Austin 863
- 8 Ryan McEntaffer 840
- 9 Abraham Waldner 837
- 10 Dan Maxfield 798
Porcupine
9 rated- 1 James Protector 928
- 2 Elijah LaysBad 908
- 3 Joshua Yellow Cloud 883
- 4 Napolean Lays Bad 874
- 5 Michael Lays Bad 853
- 6 Esther Lays Bad 818
- 7 David Lays Bad 808
- 8 Deion Black Bull 751
- 9 Ella Lays Bad 646
Custer
6 rated- 1 Samuel Ellis 895
- 2 Jason Ellis 831
- 3 Eric Allen 805
- 4 Eric Perrenoud 772
- 5 Michelle Ellis 689
- 6 Ethan Ellis 677
Around the Area
Box Elder
3- Justin Cournoyer 980
- James Curl 833
- Jennifer Williams-Curl 570
Mobridge
3- Michael Davis 892
- Samuel Weleba 858
- Joshua Davis 810
Eagle Butte
2- Jace Anderson 902
- Chase PayPay 888
Kyle
2- Judah Mouw 871
- Jordan Mouw 816
Hot Springs
2- James Muirhead 808
- Ian Muirhead 759
Keystone
1- Josh Schriner 947
Fort Pierre
1- Thomas Anderson 945
Rockerville
1- Grant Sullivan 888
Nisland
1- Jaylin Goertzen 888
Hermosa
1- Dylan Keim 877
Sturgis
1- Brian Voight 838
Hill City
1- Lauren Yehle 761
Piedmont
1- Ryan Baumiller 616
Season Boards
Points Leaders
2026- 1 Ezra Aderhold MPO 8,290
- 2 Catrina Allen FPO 2,856
- 3 Grant Yoder MC2 2,223
- 4 Greyson Lifto MPO 1,537
- 5 Garett Everson MPO 1,392
- 6 Derek Sahr MPO 1,372
- 7 Max Rieffenberger MPO 1,105
- 8 Rudy Isburg MC2 1,000
- 9 Jake Servaty MPO 880
- 10 Justin Samson MPO 877
Most Events Played
2026- 1 Catrina Allen FPO 15
- 2 Ezra Aderhold MPO 12
- 3 Jeff Kolba MA2 12
- 4 James Curl MA3 12
- 5 Dillan Wornkey MA2 11
- 6 Kenneth Scroggs MA50 11
- 7 Eric Knoflicek MP55 11
- 8 Grant Yoder MC2 10
- 9 Peter Klopfenstein MPO 10
- 10 Jonathan Nash MA2 10
Most Improved
2025→2026- 1 Quinn Isler 786→864 +78
- 2 Devan Fox 756→812 +56
- 3 Brett Crosby 783→829 +46
- 4 Brady Blecha 792→832 +40
- 5 Emily Klumb 605→642 +37
- 6 Samuel Ellis 859→895 +36
- 7 Cole Hartman 828→863 +35
- 8 Samuel Smith 780→815 +35
- 9 Ethan Ellis 646→677 +31
- 10 Jonathon Rames 877→903 +26
Since 2016
These two widen out to the whole state: the deepest tenure and the biggest sanctioned paydays, wherever in South Dakota a player calls home.
Every Single Year
23 playersSanctioned events every year since 2016.
- Derek Sahr Sioux Falls
- Justin Cournoyer Box Elder
- Hunter Rockne Yankton
- Isaac Bentley Rapid City
- Brandon Sjolund Rapid City
- Catrina Allen Sioux Falls
- Seth G Aberdeen
- Reid Simon Sioux Falls
- Pete Sternburg Sioux Falls
- Alix Taylor Sioux Falls
- Caleb Ackley Yankton
- Justin Keiry Spearfish
- Allen Eustace Yankton
- Mark Klewicki Rapid City
- Doug Heckenlaible Sioux Falls
- Don Altmyer Spearfish
- Eric Knoflicek Sioux Falls
- Scott Caesar
- Justin Klumpe Sioux Falls
- Amy Vrana Rapid City
- Josh Littler Aberdeen
- Eric Allen Custer
- Dan Maxfield Pierre
Career Prize Money
Since 2016- 1 Catrina Allen Sioux Falls$304,424
- 2 Ezra Aderhold Aberdeen$161,628
- 3 Garett Everson Sioux Falls$47,164
- 4 Justin Cournoyer Box Elder$40,662
- 5 Derek Sahr Sioux Falls$37,904
- 6 Doug Heckenlaible Sioux Falls$7,720
- 7 Eric Knoflicek Sioux Falls$7,029
- 8 Amy Vrana Rapid City$6,903
- 9 Justin Samson Sioux Falls$6,045
- 10 Andrew Klaudt Sioux Falls$5,579
All of South Dakota
Where the region fits in the whole state: South Dakota's highest-rated players, and how far the sport has grown here since 2016.
The Sport Is Growing
2016–2026South Dakota players with sanctioned results, by year. All members, current and past. The 2026 season is still underway.
Top 15 in South Dakota
23 at 950+- 1 Ezra Aderhold 1028
- 2 Garett Everson 1019
- 3 Derek Sahr 1006
- 4 Loren Buterbaugh 990
- 5 Greyson Lifto 986
- 6 Justin Cournoyer 980
- 7 Justin Samson 979
- 8 Hunter Rockne 975
- 9 Jake Servaty 974
- 10 Grant Yoder 974
- 11 Austin Severson 972
- 12 Isaac Bentley 967
- 13 Brandon Sjolund 966
- 14 Davis Shafer 966
- 15 Catrina Allen 963
Player/Event data © PDGA, pulled July 10, 2026. Boards include current PDGA members only, so a lapsed membership drops off and a renewal returns on the next refresh. Ratings update on the PDGA's schedule, roughly monthly during the season.