Edgewater Country Club sits in New Town, North Dakota, a small community on the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation along the eastern shore of Lake Sakakawea. The town and course occupy land that was significantly reshaped by the construction of the Garrison Dam in the 1950s, which created the massive reservoir and altered the region's topography. The course serves a remote area of western North Dakota where golf facilities are sparse, providing recreational access to both local residents and visitors to the lake region. The layout reflects the practical constraints and opportunities of its setting in the northern Great Plains. Courses in this part of North Dakota typically work with modest elevation changes, native grasses, and exposure to persistent winds that can significantly affect play. Lake Sakakawea's presence influences the local climate and provides scenic context, though specific routing details and design features are not widely documented in national golf publications. Edgewater functions as a community course in a region where golf serves social and recreational purposes for a small population spread across considerable distances. The club provides a gathering place in an area where such amenities are limited, and the course accommodates golfers of varying skill levels typical of rural clubs. The setting offers a distinctive northern plains experience, with open skies and the expansive reservoir landscape forming the backdrop for play.