Western & central South Dakota, official numbers

PDGA Rankings

Every current PDGA member in the state, ranked by official player rating. 123 rated players across western and central South Dakota.

Last updated September 12, 2026 · PDGA ratings of September 8, 2026

One dot per player

The Regional Ladder

All 123 rated members across western and central South Dakota, stacked by player rating. The field makes its own ridgeline.

600 700 800 900 1000 950
123rated players
9rated 950+
16ratings up this update
345current members statewide
1
Justin Cournoyer
Box Elder
979 –=
2
Jake Servaty
Spearfish
972 –=
3
Brandon Sjolund
Rapid City
964 –=

Ranks T4–25

  1. T4 – Isaac Bentley 962 =
  2. T4 – Connor Blecha 962 =
  3. T4 ▲2 Peter Klopfenstein 962 +2
  4. 7 – Sam Nesbitt 956 =
  5. 8 ▲4 Thomas Anderson 955 +10
  6. 9 ▼1 Lawson Sims 954 =
  7. 10 ▼1 Dashton Edgren 948 =
  8. 11 ▼1 Josh Schriner 947 =
  9. 12 ▼1 Aaron Campbell 946 =
  10. 13 – Nathan Svendsen 943 =
  11. 14 ▲2 Braden Yackley 942 +10
  12. 15 ▼1 Alden Pendleton 940 =
  13. 16 ▼1 Derick Olsen 939 =
  14. 17 – James Protector 931 =
  15. T18 – Theodore Seeley 928 =
  16. T18 ▲1 Skylar Massman 928 +5
  17. 20 ▼1 David Schmagel 923 =
  18. 21 – Aric Bakeberg 922 =
  19. 22 new John Etchison 918
  20. 23 ▼1 Jeff Lynch 917 =
  21. 24 ▼1 Casimir Johnson 916 =
  22. 25 new Taryn Wells 915 +3

Ranks reflect overall regional position; the filter narrows the field to Pro or Amateur. Every name links to its PDGA page. Arrows show spots moved and +/− the rating change since the August 11, 2026 ratings update.

Women's Ladder

9 rated
  1. 1 Amy Vrana 870 +5
  2. 2 Ashley Harter 833
  3. 3 Esther Lays Bad 825 +7
  4. 4 Joyce Sauer 792
  5. 5 Lauren Yehle 761 =
  6. 6 Michelle Ellis 689 =
  7. 7 Jessie Fox 662
  8. 8 Ella Lays Bad 648 +2
  9. 9 Jennifer Williams-Curl 570 =

Every rated woman across western and central South Dakota, ranked among each other by player rating.

Hometown ladders

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
60 rated
  1. 1 Brandon Sjolund 964 =
  2. T2 Isaac Bentley 962 =
  3. T2 Connor Blecha 962 =
  4. T2 Peter Klopfenstein 962 +2
  5. 5 Sam Nesbitt 956 =
  6. 6 Lawson Sims 954 =
  7. 7 Nathan Svendsen 943 =
  8. 8 Alden Pendleton 940 =
  9. 9 Derick Olsen 939 =
  10. T10 Theodore Seeley 928 =
  11. T10 Skylar Massman 928 +5
  12. 12 David Schmagel 923 =
  13. 13 John Etchison 918
  14. 14 Jeff Lynch 917 =
  15. 15 Casimir Johnson 916 =
  16. 16 Taryn Wells 915 +3
  17. 17 Evan Sillanpää 908 =
  18. 18 Taylor Fox 906 −2
  19. 19 Mark Klewicki 904 −1
  20. 20 Brandon McConville 901

Spearfish

13 rated
  1. 1 Jake Servaty 972 =
  2. 2 Dashton Edgren 948 =
  3. 3 Braden Yackley 942 +10
  4. 4 Aric Bakeberg 922 =
  5. 5 Tayan Patterson 915 −1
  6. 6 Justin Keiry 902 =
  7. 7 Rudy Isburg 886 =
  8. 8 Micah Deharty 885 −3
  9. 9 Justin Fossum 884 =
  10. 10 Don Altmyer 876 =

Pierre / Fort Pierre

12 rated
  1. 1 Thomas Anderson 955 +10
  2. 2 Aaron Campbell 946 =
  3. 3 Cole Peterson 915 =
  4. 4 John Mayer 901 =
  5. 5 Joe Kafka 900 +8
  6. 6 Derek Todd 895 =
  7. 7 Justin Gabbert 893 =
  8. 8 Leander Austin 862 =
  9. 9 Ryan McEntaffer 840 =
  10. 10 Abraham Waldner 836 =

Porcupine

9 rated
  1. 1 James Protector 931 =
  2. 2 Elijah LaysBad 908 =
  3. 3 Joshua Yellow Cloud 883 =
  4. 4 Napolean Lays Bad 873 −1
  5. 5 Michael Lays Bad 853 =
  6. 6 Esther Lays Bad 825 +7
  7. 7 David Lays Bad 808 =
  8. 8 Deion Black Bull 751 =
  9. 9 Ella Lays Bad 648 +2

Custer

8 rated
  1. 1 Samuel Ellis 894 =
  2. 2 Connor Weisser 860 +17
  3. 3 Jason Ellis 829 −2
  4. 4 Eric Allen 796 =
  5. 5 Eric Perrenoud 795 =
  6. 6 Todd Waldron 693
  7. 7 Michelle Ellis 689 =
  8. 8 Ethan Ellis 677 =

Around the Area

Box Elder

3
  1. Justin Cournoyer 979 =
  2. James Curl 832 −2
  3. Jennifer Williams-Curl 570 =

Mobridge

3
  1. Michael Davis 897 +4
  2. Samuel Weleba 852 =
  3. Joshua Davis 826 =

Eagle Butte

2
  1. Jace Anderson 910 =
  2. Chase PayPay 895 =

Kyle

2
  1. Judah Mouw 871 =
  2. Jordan Mouw 816 =

Hot Springs

2
  1. James Muirhead 808 =
  2. Ian Muirhead 759 =

Keystone

1
  1. Josh Schriner 947 =

Nisland

1
  1. Jaylin Goertzen 901 −1

Black Hawk

1
  1. Joshua Erbe 892 =

Rockerville

1
  1. Grant Sullivan 888 =

Hermosa

1
  1. Dylan Keim 879 +3

Lead

1
  1. Ivar Haakonson 878 =

Sturgis

1
  1. Brian Voight 840 +2

Hill City

1
  1. Lauren Yehle 761 =

Piedmont

1
  1. Ryan Baumiller 616 =
The 2026 season

Season Boards

Points Leaders

2026
  1. 1 Ezra Aderhold MPO 14,305
  2. 2 Catrina Allen FPO 5,313
  3. 3 Garett Everson MPO 3,227
  4. 4 Greyson Lifto MPO 2,250
  5. 5 Derek Sahr MPO 2,155
  6. 6 Matthew Richardson MA2 1,640
  7. 7 Max Rieffenberger MPO 1,457
  8. 8 Avery Del Grosso MA1 1,398
  9. 9 Justin Samson MPO 1,287
  10. 10 Christopher Ludeking MA2 1,154

Most Events Played

2026
  1. 1 Catrina Allen FPO 22
  2. 2 Ezra Aderhold MPO 19
  3. T3 Mark Klewicki MA2 16
  4. T3 James Curl MA3 16
  5. T5 Peter Klopfenstein MPO 15
  6. T5 Jeff Kolba MA40 15
  7. T5 Dillan Wornkey MA2 15
  8. T5 Kenneth Scroggs MA50 15
  9. T9 Taylor Fox MA1 14
  10. T9 Brady Blecha MA3 14

Most Improved

2025→2026
  1. 1 Quinn Isler 786→887 +101
  2. T2 Samuel Smith 780→854 +74
  3. T2 Devan Fox 756→830 +74
  4. 4 Brett Crosby 783→852 +69
  5. 5 Brady Blecha 792→857 +65
  6. 6 Emily Klumb 605→666 +61
  7. T7 Christopher Poppenga 858→912 +54
  8. T7 Chris "Thunder" Funderburgh 783→837 +54
  9. 9 Kristina Sigaty 511→563 +52
  10. 10 Mackenzie Berninghaus 805→856 +51
Who is on the way up

Milestones and Momentum

The good news from each ratings update: the biggest jumps, milestones crossed, personal bests, first-year players, and anyone stringing gains together.

Biggest Movers

September 8, 2026

Largest rating gains in the September 8, 2026 update, measured against August 11, 2026.

  1. 1
    Connor Weisser Custer
    843 860 +17
  2. 2
    Justin Faber Sioux Falls
    964 976 +12
  3. T3
    Thomas Anderson Fort Pierre
    945 955 +10
  4. T3
    Braden Yackley Spearfish
    932 942 +10
  5. T3
    Devan Fox Rapid City
    820 830 +10
  6. T6
    Joe Kafka Pierre
    892 900 +8
  7. T6
    Mackenzie Berninghaus Aberdeen
    848 856 +8
  8. T8
    Esther Lays Bad Porcupine
    818 825 +7
  9. T8
    logan zvorak Spearfish
    713 720 +7
  10. 10
    Doug Heckenlaible Sioux Falls
    913 919 +6

Rating Milestones

4 this update

Crossed a new 50-point mark, from 600 to 1000, in the September 8, 2026 update. Statewide.

  1. 950+
    Thomas Anderson Fort Pierre
    945 955 +10
  2. 900+
    Joe Kafka Pierre
    892 900 +8
  3. 850+
    Connor Weisser Custer
    843 860 +17
  4. 850+
    Mackenzie Berninghaus Aberdeen
    848 856 +8

Rising Streaks

2 updates tracked

Rating gains in 2 or more PDGA updates in a row, statewide. Tracking began with the August 11, 2026 update.

Nobody has strung together 2 gains yet. This board fills in as monthly updates accumulate.

Career Highs

57 players

West River players whose current rating matches or beats every season-ending rating on their record. The grey number is their previous season-ending high; the pill is how far past it they are now.

Pro

top 9
  1. Connor Blecha Rapid City
    951 962 +11
  2. Peter Klopfenstein Rapid City
    962 962 =
  3. Thomas Anderson Fort Pierre
    938 955 +17
  4. Lawson Sims Rapid City
    954 954 =
  5. Aaron Campbell Pierre
    945 946 +1
  6. Braden Yackley Spearfish
    928 942 +14
  7. Casimir Johnson Rapid City
    910 916 +6
  8. Taryn Wells Rapid City
    896 915 +19
  9. Steven King Rapid City
    808 816 +8

Am

top 12
  1. Derick Olsen Rapid City
    939 939 =
  2. David Schmagel Rapid City
    900 923 +23
  3. Aric Bakeberg Spearfish
    898 922 +24
  4. Tayan Patterson Spearfish
    908 915 +7
  5. Cole Peterson Pierre
    911 915 +4
  6. Jace Anderson Eagle Butte
    903 910 +7
  7. Evan Sillanpää Rapid City
    888 908 +20
  8. Taylor Fox Rapid City
    900 906 +6
  9. Justin Keiry Spearfish
    902 902 =
  10. Brandon McConville Rapid City
    895 901 +6
  11. Jaylin Goertzen Nisland
    864 901 +37
  12. Carter Powers Rapid City
    879 899 +20

Newcomers

19 in 2026

Rated West River members whose first sanctioned results came this year.

  1. John Mayer Pierre
    901
  2. Colby Jensen Rapid City
    884
  3. Ryan Huesmann Rapid City
    883
  4. Nathan Lane Rapid City
    876
  5. Judah Mouw Kyle
    871
  6. Leander Austin Pierre
    862
  7. Connor Weisser Custer
    860
  8. Jacob Zerbel Rapid City
    839
  9. Ashley Harter Rapid City
    833
  10. Benny Roberts Spearfish
    819
  11. Jordan Mouw Kyle
    816
  12. James Muirhead Hot Springs
    808
  13. Elijah Heilman Rapid City
    807
  14. Lauren Yehle Hill City
    761
  15. Deion Black Bull Porcupine
    751
  16. logan zvorak Spearfish
    720
  17. Jonas Heilman Rapid City
    617
  18. Ryan Baumiller Piedmont
    616
  19. Cole Lamb Rapid City
    604
Where the action is

Sanctioned Events, 2026

PDGA-sanctioned events held in western and central South Dakota this year: 14 of the 36 across the state. Every event links to its PDGA page.

By Town

5 towns

Custer

4 events

Rapid City

4 events

Belle Fourche

2 events

Pierre

2 events

Spearfish

2 events

Who Runs Them

6 directors

Tournament directors of this year's West River events, by events run.

  1. 1 James Curl 8
  2. 2 Jennifer Williams-Curl 2
  3. T3 Dan Maxfield 1
  4. T3 Derek Todd 1
  5. T3 Jake Servaty 1
  6. T3 Mark Klewicki 1
All-time, statewide

Career Records

Every South Dakota player on the PDGA record since 1987, whether or not their membership is current. Lapsed members are marked inactive.

Career Events

Since 1987

Sanctioned events played, every year on the PDGA record. Top 25.

SinceSeasonsEvents
  1. 1
    Catrina Allen Sioux Falls
    2010 17 494
  2. 2
    Eric Knoflicek Sioux Falls
    1990 30 265
  3. 3
    Justin Cournoyer Box Elder
    2008 19 256
  4. 4
    Scott Caesar Rapid City
    1996 30 245
  5. 5
    Derek Sahr Sioux Falls
    2011 16 211
  6. 6
    Ezra Aderhold Aberdeen
    2019 8 194
  7. 7
    Mark Klewicki Rapid City
    2005 17 168
  8. T8
    Garett Everson Sioux Falls
    2017 10 155
  9. T8
    Alix Taylor Sioux Falls
    2014 13 155
SinceSeasonsEvents
  1. 10
    Brandon Sjolund Rapid City
    2013 14 150
  2. 11
    Michael Kuechenmeister Brookings
    2020 7 148
  3. 12
    Doug Heckenlaible Sioux Falls
    2005 22 145
  4. 13
    Seth G Aberdeen
    2015 12 143
  5. 14
    Justin Samson Sioux Falls
    2010 16 142
  6. 15
    Amy Vrana Rapid City
    2014 13 131
  7. 16
    Daniel Daggett Sioux Falls
    2018 9 129
  8. 17
    Liz Murphy Dimock
    2006 20 127
  9. 18
    Don Altmyer Spearfish
    1992 30 126
SinceSeasonsEvents
  1. 19
    Justin Klumpe Sioux Falls
    2015 12 125
  2. 20
    Brady Laue Sioux Falls
    2007 13 116
  3. T21
    Justin Faber Sioux Falls
    2007 19 111
  4. T21
    Christopher Dunn Rapid City
    2020 7 111
  5. T23
    Loren Buterbaugh Brookings
    2020 7 107
  6. T23
    Adam WilsonInactive Sioux Falls
    2005 15 107
  7. 25
    Camerin Davis Sioux Falls
    2019 8 106

Events per Season

3+ seasons

Career events divided by seasons played, for anyone with 3 or more seasons on record. Top 25.

SeasonsEventsPer
  1. 1
    Catrina Allen Sioux Falls
    17 494 29.1
  2. 2
    Ezra Aderhold Aberdeen
    8 194 24.3
  3. 3
    Michael Kuechenmeister Brookings
    7 148 21.1
  4. T4
    David Thomson Sioux Falls
    5 99 19.8
  5. T4
    Brandon McConville Rapid City
    4 79 19.8
  6. 6
    Taylor Fox Rapid City
    3 59 19.7
  7. 7
    Dillan Wornkey Rapid City
    4 75 18.8
  8. 8
    Peter Klopfenstein Rapid City
    5 93 18.6
  9. 9
    Caleb Pruitt Sioux Falls
    4 74 18.5
SeasonsEventsPer
  1. 10
    James Curl Box Elder
    5 88 17.6
  2. 11
    Greyson Lifto Canistota
    6 103 17.2
  3. 12
    Dylan Keim Hermosa
    4 67 16.8
  4. 13
    Christopher Dunn Rapid City
    7 111 15.9
  5. 14
    Ethan Johns Sioux Falls
    5 79 15.8
  6. 15
    Ryan CorcoranInactive Rapid City
    3 47 15.7
  7. 16
    Garett Everson Sioux Falls
    10 155 15.5
  8. 17
    Loren Buterbaugh Brookings
    7 107 15.3
  9. 18
    Jonathan Nash Sioux Falls
    4 60 15.0
SeasonsEventsPer
  1. 19
    Robert DiBonto Tea
    5 74 14.8
  2. 20
    Daniel Daggett Sioux Falls
    9 129 14.3
  3. 21
    Sam Nesbitt Rapid City
    5 70 14.0
  4. T22
    Skylar Massman Rapid City
    7 96 13.7
  5. T22
    David Lays Bad Porcupine
    3 41 13.7
  6. 24
    Justin Cournoyer Box Elder
    19 256 13.5
  7. 25
    Camerin Davis Sioux Falls
    8 106 13.3

Career Prize Money

Since 1987

Sanctioned prize money, every year on the PDGA record. Top 25.

Winnings
  1. 1
    Catrina Allen Sioux Falls
    $412,944
  2. 2
    Ezra Aderhold Aberdeen
    $164,265
  3. 3
    Garett Everson Sioux Falls
    $50,266
  4. 4
    Derek Sahr Sioux Falls
    $44,607
  5. 5
    Justin Cournoyer Box Elder
    $43,577
  6. 6
    Doug Heckenlaible Sioux Falls
    $16,580
  7. 7
    Justin Samson Sioux Falls
    $13,091
  8. 8
    Eric Knoflicek Sioux Falls
    $7,553
  9. 9
    Scott Caesar Rapid City
    $7,482
Winnings
  1. 10
    Amy Vrana Rapid City
    $6,903
  2. 11
    Justin Faber Sioux Falls
    $6,159
  3. 12
    Brandon Sjolund Rapid City
    $6,157
  4. 13
    Loren Buterbaugh Brookings
    $6,155
  5. 14
    Andrew Klaudt Sioux Falls
    $5,579
  6. 15
    Robert KauffmanInactive Sioux Falls
    $5,562
  7. 16
    Greyson Lifto Canistota
    $5,271
  8. 17
    Seth G Aberdeen
    $4,891
  9. 18
    James HuffordInactive Yankton
    $4,662
Winnings
  1. 19
    Jake Servaty Spearfish
    $4,472
  2. 20
    Nathan Bachman Sioux Falls
    $3,069
  3. 21
    Max Rieffenberger Watertown
    $2,962
  4. 22
    Peter Klopfenstein Rapid City
    $2,706
  5. 23
    Adam WilsonInactive Sioux Falls
    $2,667
  6. 24
    Nick Wagley Brandon
    $2,656
  7. 25
    Isaac Bentley Rapid City
    $2,611
Beyond the region

All of South Dakota

Where the region fits in the whole state: South Dakota's highest-rated players.

Top 15 in South Dakota

24 at 950+
  1. 1 – Ezra Aderhold 1024 +2
  2. T2 ▲1 Derek Sahr 1015 +1
  3. T2 – Garett Everson 1015 =
  4. 4 – Loren Buterbaugh 993 =
  5. 5 – Greyson Lifto 987 =
  6. 6 – Justin Samson 985 +2
  7. 7 – Justin Cournoyer 979 =
  8. 8 ▲5 Justin Faber 976 +12
  9. 9 ▼1 Jake Servaty 972 =
  10. 10 ▼1 Hunter Rockne 971 =
  11. 11 – Catrina Allen 970 +2
  12. 12 – Max Rieffenberger 967 =
  13. 13 – Brandon Sjolund 964 =
  14. T14 ▼4 Austin Severson 963 −6
  15. T14 ▲1 Davis Shafer 963 =

Player/Event data © PDGA, pulled September 12, 2026 and reflecting the September 8, 2026 ratings update; movement is measured against the August 11, 2026 update. 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.