Dacotah Ridge Golf Club

Dacotah Ridge Golf Club sits in Morton, Minnesota, a small community in the south-central part of the state near the Minnesota River valley. The course was designed by Rees Jones in collaboration with Bob Lohmann and opened in the late 1990s. Jones, known for his work on U.S. Open venue restorations and championship-caliber designs, brought his trademark emphasis on strategic bunkering and green complexes to this rural Minnesota setting. The routing takes advantage of the natural ridge-and-valley topography that characterizes this region, with elevation changes more pronounced than typical prairie courses found elsewhere in southern Minnesota. The layout moves through a mix of open and wooded terrain, with mature trees framing several holes while others play across more exposed ridgeline positions. Water features come into play on multiple holes, adding both visual interest and strategic considerations for approach shots and risk-reward decisions. The course serves as a daily-fee facility and has become a regional destination for golfers in southwestern Minnesota and the surrounding area. Its design reflects Jones's attention to shot values and course conditioning standards, with well-defined playing corridors and green sites that reward precision. The setting provides a relatively secluded golf experience removed from urban development, characteristic of many Minnesota courses built during the 1990s expansion period when land availability and topographic variety allowed for ambitious routing concepts in smaller communities.