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Rural Water Open

July 21, 2026
Elmwood Golf Course 
2604 W. Russell Street • Sioux Falls, SD

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

2026 EVENT DETAILS
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
  • $500 Team Registration Includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, lunch & swag!
  • Teams consist of 4 players
    • ​At least two players per team must be current water/wastewater, associate, or corporate members of South Dakota Rural Water​
      • ​First Shotgun start - 7:30 AM (SOLD OUT!)
      • Second Shotgun Start - 1:30 PM (ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!)
      • Please note: Due to the popularity of this event, no refunds will be offered.​
      • Lunch will be served from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM​
2026 RURAL WATER OPEN RULES
2026 EVENT LOCATION
Elmwood Golf Course
2604 W Russell Street •  Sioux Falls, SD
NEARBY HOTELS
  • Holiday Inn & Suites Sioux Falls - Airport
  • ​Sheraton Sioux Falls & Convention Center
  • ​Ramada by Wyndham Sioux Falls Airport
  • AmericInn by Wyndham Sioux Falls North
  • Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel
Please note that SDARWS does not have room blocks set up at these hotels. This list is purely informational.
WATERPAC FUNDRAISER CHALLENGES
WaterPac Fundraisers – Help Us Beat Last Year’s Record!
Last year, thanks to your generosity and enthusiasm, we raised an incredible $6,986 for WaterPac during our golf tournament! This year, we're aiming even higher — and we need your help. Join in on the fun with these exciting on-course fundraisers, which all supporting a great cause:

1. “On The Green in One” Challenge
  • Take your shot at glory! Land your ball on the green in one swing on the designated hole and you’ll be entered into a cash drawing. 
  • Bonus: Mulligans can be used for this challenge — so don’t hold back!

2. Mulligans
  • Need a do-over? Purchase Mulligans to replay a shot — no judgment here! Use them strategically (especially on that cash drawing hole!).
  • Mulligan pre-sales will begin 1 week before the tournament.

3. “Sweet Spot” Advantage
  • Buy a 3-foot rope of licorice and use it to improve your ball position without taking a stroke penalty. Want to move your ball closer to the hole or out of trouble? Just tear off the length of licorice you use and toss it (or eat it if you are so inclined).

100% of proceeds go to support WaterPac, helping to protect and promote clean, safe, and sustainable water resources. Let’s have some fun and make this another record-breaking year!

2026 Rural Water Open Sponsorships
Call 605-556-7219 or email [email protected] for more info

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE A SPONSORSHIP
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HOLE ACTIVATION SPONSOR
$1,000

Includes:
  • Dedicated hole presence with sponsor-provided tent or table setup
  • Opportunity to interact with golfers during play
  • Ability to distribute promotional items or host a game, giveaway, or contest
  • Prominent hole signage
  • Logo recognition in event materials and on the SDARWS website
  • Golf Cart for the duration of the event
    • NOTE: This year’s tournament is expected to run from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM with two shotgun starts – 7:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
  • ​Proceeds benefit the Rural Water Center. This sponsorship is tax deductible.
​​(3 Available)
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LUNCH SPONSOR + EVENT DISPLAY
$1,000

Includes:
  • On-site table/display to engage directly with golfers at the Clubhouse (indoor or outdoor)
  • 3 hours of peak exposure (11:00 AM – 2:00 PM) during tournament crossover. Check in at 10:00 AM.
  • Access to both flights of golfers – morning finish + afternoon start
  • Prominent clubhouse signage
​(3 Available)
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BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR
$500 + Cost of Drink Tickets

  • ​Exclusive rights to distribute drink tickets
  • One drink ticket provided to each golfer (~272 total)
  • Sponsor billed directly by the clubhouse for all redeemed drinks
  • Signage displayed on the beverage cart for on-course visibility
  • Contact SDARWS for additional details or questions
​(One Available)
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BALL SPONSOR
$2,000

  • A sleeve of your logoed golf balls will be handed out to every golfer in the tournament.
  • Recognition in event materials
​(One Available)
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TEE BOX SPONSORSHIP
or GREEN SPONSOR

$250

  • Prominently placed Tee Box or Green sign with your logo
  • Recognition in event materials
Proceeds benefit the Rural Water Center. This sponsorship is tax deductible.
​(24 Available)
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GOLF CHALLENGE SPONSORSHIP
$100 or equivalent Prize Donation

  • Sponsors the prize for one of the six hole challenges
  • Recognition in event materials
​(6 Available)
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GPS CART SPONSOR
$150

  • Have your ad pop up on the cart screen as players arrive at each hole
  • Recognition in event materials
​​(18 Available)
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KEG SPONSOR
SOLD OUT

Includes:
  • Signage at the keg station on the course
  • Logo included in event materials
Does not include tent setup, on-site staffing, or interaction with golfers.
​​(SOLD OUT)
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KEG HOLE ACTIVATION UPGRADE
SOLD OUT

In addition to the Keg Sponsorship, this activation includes:
  • Dedicated hole presence with sponsor-provided tent or table setup
  • Sponsor staff permitted to serve beverages
  • Opportunity to interact with golfers
  • Signage and recognition in event materials
  • Golf Cart for duration of the event
NOTE: This year’s tournament is expected to run from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM with two shotgun starts – 7:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
​​(SOLD OUT)

Corporate Partners of SDARWS

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