PDGA Rankings
Every current PDGA member in the state, ranked by official player rating. 120 rated players across western and central South Dakota. Data pulled August 13, 2026.
The Regional Ladder
All 120 rated members across western and central South Dakota, stacked by player rating. The field makes its own ridgeline.
Ranks 4–25
- 4 Isaac Bentley 962
- 5 Connor Blecha 962
- 6 Peter Klopfenstein 960
- 7 Sam Nesbitt 956
- 8 Lawson Sims 954
- 9 Dashton Edgren 948
- 10 Josh Schriner 947
- 11 Aaron Campbell 946
- 12 Thomas Anderson 945
- 13 Nathan Svendsen 943
- 14 Alden Pendleton 940
- 15 Derick Olsen 939
- 16 Braden Yackley 932
- 17 James Protector 931
- 18 Theodore Seeley 928
- 19 Skylar Massman 923
- 20 David Schmagel 923
- 21 Aric Bakeberg 922
- 22 Jeff Lynch 917
- 23 Tayan Patterson 916
- 24 Casimir Johnson 916
- 25 Cole Peterson 915
Ranks reflect overall regional position; the filter narrows the field to Pro or Amateur. Every name links to its PDGA page.
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- 1 Brandon Sjolund 964
- 2 Isaac Bentley 962
- 3 Connor Blecha 962
- 4 Peter Klopfenstein 960
- 5 Sam Nesbitt 956
- 6 Lawson Sims 954
- 7 Nathan Svendsen 943
- 8 Alden Pendleton 940
- 9 Derick Olsen 939
- 10 Theodore Seeley 928
- 11 Skylar Massman 923
- 12 David Schmagel 923
- 13 Jeff Lynch 917
- 14 Casimir Johnson 916
- 15 Taryn Wells 912
- 16 Taylor Fox 908
- 17 Evan Sillanpää 908
- 18 Mark Klewicki 905
- 19 Carter Powers 899
- 20 Dillan Wornkey 897
Spearfish
12 rated- 1 Jake Servaty 972
- 2 Dashton Edgren 948
- 3 Braden Yackley 932
- 4 Aric Bakeberg 922
- 5 Tayan Patterson 916
- 6 Justin Keiry 902
- 7 Micah Deharty 888
- 8 Rudy Isburg 886
- 9 Justin Fossum 884
- 10 Don Altmyer 876
Pierre / Fort Pierre
12 rated- 1 Aaron Campbell 946
- 2 Thomas Anderson 945
- 3 Cole Peterson 915
- 4 John Mayer 901
- 5 Derek Todd 895
- 6 Justin Gabbert 893
- 7 Joe Kafka 892
- 8 Leander Austin 862
- 9 Ryan McEntaffer 840
- 10 Abraham Waldner 836
Porcupine
9 rated- 1 James Protector 931
- 2 Elijah LaysBad 908
- 3 Joshua Yellow Cloud 883
- 4 Napolean Lays Bad 874
- 5 Michael Lays Bad 853
- 6 Esther Lays Bad 818
- 7 David Lays Bad 808
- 8 Deion Black Bull 751
- 9 Ella Lays Bad 646
Custer
7 rated- 1 Samuel Ellis 894
- 2 Connor Weisser 843
- 3 Jason Ellis 831
- 4 Eric Allen 796
- 5 Eric Perrenoud 795
- 6 Michelle Ellis 689
- 7 Ethan Ellis 677
Around the Area
Box Elder
3- Justin Cournoyer 979
- James Curl 834
- Jennifer Williams-Curl 570
Mobridge
3- Michael Davis 893
- Samuel Weleba 852
- Joshua Davis 826
Eagle Butte
2- Jace Anderson 910
- Chase PayPay 895
Kyle
2- Judah Mouw 871
- Jordan Mouw 816
Hot Springs
2- James Muirhead 808
- Ian Muirhead 759
Keystone
1- Josh Schriner 947
Nisland
1- Jaylin Goertzen 902
Black Hawk
1- Joshua Erbe 892
Rockerville
1- Grant Sullivan 888
Lead
1- Ivar Haakonson 878
Hermosa
1- Dylan Keim 876
Sturgis
1- Brian Voight 838
Hill City
1- Lauren Yehle 761
Piedmont
1- Ryan Baumiller 616
Season Boards
Points Leaders
2026- 1 Ezra Aderhold MPO 10,920
- 2 Catrina Allen FPO 4,062
- 3 Greyson Lifto MPO 2,250
- 4 Garett Everson MPO 1,835
- 5 Derek Sahr MPO 1,695
- 6 Matthew Richardson MA2 1,640
- 7 Max Rieffenberger MPO 1,457
- 8 Avery Del Grosso MA1 1,398
- 9 Christopher Ludeking MA2 1,154
- 10 Jake Servaty MPO 1,127
Most Events Played
2026- 1 Catrina Allen FPO 19
- 2 Ezra Aderhold MPO 15
- 3 Kenneth Scroggs MA50 15
- 4 James Curl MA3 14
- 5 Peter Klopfenstein MPO 13
- 6 Jonathan Nash MA2 13
- 7 Jeff Kolba MA2 13
- 8 Mark Klewicki MA2 13
- 9 Dillan Wornkey MA2 13
- 10 Greyson Lifto MPO 12
Most Improved
2025→2026- 1 Quinn Isler 786→888 +102
- 2 Samuel Smith 780→854 +74
- 3 Brett Crosby 783→852 +69
- 4 Devan Fox 756→820 +64
- 5 Emily Klumb 605→666 +61
- 6 Brady Blecha 792→852 +60
- 7 Christopher Poppenga 858→912 +54
- 8 Kristina Sigaty 511→563 +52
- 9 Mackenzie Berninghaus 805→848 +43
- 10 Nahum Anderberg 875→914 +39
Since 2016
These two widen out to the whole state: the deepest tenure and the biggest sanctioned paydays, wherever in South Dakota a player calls home.
Every Single Year
23 playersSanctioned events every year since 2016.
- Derek Sahr Sioux Falls
- Justin Cournoyer Box Elder
- Hunter Rockne Yankton
- Catrina Allen Sioux Falls
- Brandon Sjolund Rapid City
- Isaac Bentley Rapid City
- Seth G Aberdeen
- Reid Simon Sioux Falls
- Pete Sternburg Sioux Falls
- Alix Taylor Sioux Falls
- Doug Heckenlaible Sioux Falls
- Allen Eustace Yankton
- Mark Klewicki Rapid City
- Justin Keiry Spearfish
- Caleb Ackley Yankton
- Eric Knoflicek Sioux Falls
- Don Altmyer Spearfish
- Justin Klumpe Sioux Falls
- Scott Caesar Rapid City
- Amy Vrana Rapid City
- Josh Littler Aberdeen
- Dan Maxfield Pierre
- Eric Allen Custer
Career Prize Money
Since 2016- 1 Catrina Allen Sioux Falls$311,484
- 2 Ezra Aderhold Aberdeen$162,995
- 3 Garett Everson Sioux Falls$48,991
- 4 Justin Cournoyer Box Elder$41,167
- 5 Derek Sahr Sioux Falls$39,749
- 6 Doug Heckenlaible Sioux Falls$8,062
- 7 Eric Knoflicek Sioux Falls$7,029
- 8 Amy Vrana Rapid City$6,903
- 9 Justin Samson Sioux Falls$6,247
- 10 Brandon Sjolund Rapid City$6,157
All of South Dakota
Where the region fits in the whole state: South Dakota's highest-rated players, and how far the sport has grown here since 2016.
The Sport Is Growing
2016–2026South Dakota players with sanctioned results, by year. All members, current and past. The 2026 season is still underway.
Top 15 in South Dakota
25 at 950+- 1 Ezra Aderhold 1022
- 2 Garett Everson 1015
- 3 Derek Sahr 1014
- 4 Loren Buterbaugh 993
- 5 Greyson Lifto 987
- 6 Justin Samson 983
- 7 Justin Cournoyer 979
- 8 Jake Servaty 972
- 9 Hunter Rockne 971
- 10 Austin Severson 969
- 11 Catrina Allen 968
- 12 Max Rieffenberger 967
- 13 Justin Faber 964
- 14 Brandon Sjolund 964
- 15 Davis Shafer 963
Player/Event data © PDGA, pulled August 13, 2026. 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.