
Dacotah Ridge Course
Dacotah Ridge Golf Club




About this course
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.
Rankings
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Best in USA
Best in MN
Quick facts
- Location
- Morton, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2000
- Holes
- 18
- Designer(s)
- Rees Jones, Bob Lohmann
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,109 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.8/145
- Course Vaults score
- 7.9
Getting there
Dacotah Ridge Golf Club sits in the rolling prairie of southwestern Minnesota, most readily accessed via Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), roughly two hours' drive southwest through the heart of the state's agricultural landscape. The route traces a gentle descent from the Twin Cities' urban sprawl into open farmland and gentle glacial hills, with the final approach winding through Morton's quiet countryside before arriving at the club's perch overlooking the Minnesota River valley. For those valuing discretion and speed, regional airports near New Ulm or Mankato offer closer alternatives, though MSP remains the primary gateway for most visitors seeking this understated gem of Midwestern golf architecture.

FAQ
Common questions about Dacotah Ridge
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Dacotah Ridge has a Course Vaults score of 7.9 out of 10 based on 24 logged golfers.
Dacotah Ridge was designed by Rees Jones and Bob Lohmann.
Yes. Dacotah Ridge is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Dacotah Ridge is 72.
Dacotah Ridge plays 7,109 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Dacotah Ridge is 145.




