Rapid City Golf Trip Planning Guide
Rapid City is the gateway to the Black Hills with a surprising number of quality golf courses, a revitalized downtown with great restaurants and bars, and Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse as rest-day destinations. The value here is absurd — championship golf for half the price of Colorado resort towns.
Quick Facts
Summer, Fall
RAP (10 min drive)
$35–$85
$350/night
3 of 5
~$321/person
Sample 3-Day Itinerary
Here's a realistic 3-day itinerary for a group golf trip to Rapid City. Every venue below is real and pulled from our curated database — no filler.
Day 1
Golf Club at Red Rock — mountain, $55–$85 · 4.5★
Dramatic layout through red rock canyon terrain with elevation changes and stunning Black Hills views
Delmonico Grill — steakhouse, $$$
Downtown steakhouse with prime cuts, seafood, and a swanky vibe; private dining available for groups
Murphy's Pub & Grill — sports bar · Open late
Downtown sports bar with a big patio, TVs everywhere, and a late-night crowd; the group spot
Day 2
Meadowbrook Golf Course — parkland, $35–$52 · 4.4★
Rapid City's best muni; long, mature, and always well-conditioned with Rapid Creek running through
Mount Rushmore National Memorial — 2-3 hours, $0–$10/pp
The iconic American landmark 25 minutes from town; evening lighting ceremony is unforgettable
Firehouse Brewing Co. — brewpub, $$
South Dakota's oldest brewpub in a restored 1915 firehouse; great pub food and house beers
Hay Camp Brewing Company — brewpub
Local craft brewery with solid IPAs and a chill taproom; food trucks on weekends
Day 3
The Golf Club at Devils Tower — parkland, $40–$60 · 4.4★
Play golf with a view of Devils Tower in the distance; worth the drive for the novelty and solid course
Custer State Park Wildlife Loop — half day, $0–$20/pp
Drive through herds of bison, pronghorn, and wild burros; Needles Highway is a must-drive
Tally's Silver Spoon — casual, $$
Beloved local breakfast and lunch spot; massive portions and a diner vibe that's pure South Dakota
Paddy O'Neill's Pub — sports bar · Open late
Irish pub with live music, trivia nights, and a great whiskey selection; always a fun crowd
Course-by-Course Guide
Rapid City has 5 courses worth playing. 3 are walkable if you want to save on cart fees.
Where to Stay
Rapid City has 2 group-friendly lodging options in our database, starting at $350/night for the whole house. Several options include hot tubs — a non-negotiable for most groups.
$350–$900 /night
West Rapid City / Chapel Lane area
$400–$1100 /night
Black Hills / Keystone / Hill City area
Group Dining Guide
4 restaurants vetted for group golf trips. Several can handle large parties without a reservation headache.
Delmonico Grill
$$$Downtown steakhouse with prime cuts, seafood, and a swanky vibe; private dining available for groups
Firehouse Brewing Co.
$$South Dakota's oldest brewpub in a restored 1915 firehouse; great pub food and house beers
Tally's Silver Spoon
$$Beloved local breakfast and lunch spot; massive portions and a diner vibe that's pure South Dakota
Que Pasa Mexican Cafe
$$Huge portions of New Mexican-style food with strong margaritas; great for groups
Nightlife
4 bars curated for groups. 2 stay open past midnight.
Murphy's Pub & Grill
Late nightDowntown sports bar with a big patio, TVs everywhere, and a late-night crowd; the group spot
Hay Camp Brewing Company
Local craft brewery with solid IPAs and a chill taproom; food trucks on weekends
Paddy O'Neill's Pub
Late nightIrish pub with live music, trivia nights, and a great whiskey selection; always a fun crowd
Independent Ale House
40+ taps of craft beer in a downtown taproom; the beer nerd's paradise in Rapid City
Activities Beyond Golf
4 off-course activities for rest days or afternoons.
Mount Rushmore National Memorial
The iconic American landmark 25 minutes from town; evening lighting ceremony is unforgettable
Custer State Park Wildlife Loop
Drive through herds of bison, pronghorn, and wild burros; Needles Highway is a must-drive
Crazy Horse Memorial
The world's largest sculpture-in-progress; mountain carving with museum and cultural center
Downtown Rapid City Art Walk
Bronze presidential statues on every corner plus galleries, shops, and brewery stops
Getting There
Fly into Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) — it's a 10-minute drive to Rapid City. For groups of 8+, consider booking a shuttle or party bus from the airport (local providers include Black Hills Party Bus and Affordable Limo & Car Service). Renting two SUVs usually works for groups of 4-8.