2025 Rural Water Open Results

First Flight
1st – Team Munson (-23 / 49)
– Joe Munson, Sid Munson, Colby Munson, Jack Munson
2nd – Great Plains Structures (-22 / 50)
– Marcus Gravatt, Rob Gravatt, Mike Friske, Jesse Forman
Tied for 3rd – WL Plastics (-22 / 50)
– Shane Foster, Tate Nall, Nick Sabo, Tanner Newman
Tied for 3rd – Grant Roberts Rural Water (-22 / 50)
– Brent Hoffman, Ted Hendricks, Zack Thein, Joe Zauner
5th – Lunch Break (-21 / 51)
– Dan Rederick, Andy Ganschow, Rob Ganschow, Justin Polley
 
Second Flight
1st – Tupa’s Retirement Tour (-13 / 59)
– Ben Aning, Paul Koppala, Tate Goeden, Joel Boy
2nd – GRRWS / DRG (-13 / 59)
– Dan Nebelsick, Tom Frogner, Lance Frogner, Jermy Johnson
3rd – Brookings-Deuel (-12 / 60)
– Reed Andries, Laurie Robbins, Neal Kjenstad, Reed Mahlke
4th – HDR Team 2 (-12 / 60)
– Gabriel Laber, Todd Mergin, Tanner Hanson, Kurt Peppel
5th – Harrisburg (-11 / 61)
– Nolan Meyer, Chris Kullander, Monty Jenkins, Jared Vlastuin
 
Third Flight
1st – Banner 4 (-6 / 66)
– Nathan Vrchota, Tom Vanwell, David Fox, Sawyer Pals
2nd – Sioux Valley Environmental (-6 / 66)
– Jason Rinne, Ashlynn Christensen, Brian Kraabel, Max Jensen
3rd – DGR Complete & Putter Madness (-6 / 66)
– Laura Leenderts, Jeremiah Charlson, Adam Laver, Malcolm Macdonald
4th – Tnemec 2 (-6 / 66)
– Ross Sudbeck, Rich Kemmis, Dan Engelsman, Bill Sealey
5th – Marsh McLennan Agency (-6 / 66)
– Justin Overman, Clint Koehn, Jim Auen, Nathan Nielson
 
Fourth Flight
1st – Sioux Rural Water (-2 / 70)
– Travis Steffensen, Darwin Mack, Ryker Erstad, Todd Boyd
2nd – Hawkins (-2 / 70)
– Tim Donovan, Matt Hansen, Keith Mcglothlen, Al Hansen
3rd (Tie) – RCWD 3 (-1 / 71)
– Mason Wright, Aaron Swanson, Corey DeBey, Cody Svatos
3rd (Tie) – Dakota Pump (-1 / 71)
– Braxton Wilhelm, Jim Sebert, Heath Thompson
3rd (Tie) – Water Boys (-1 / 71)
– Bill Sebert, Ken Kessler, Mark Bottolfson, Bob Sebert
 
Last Place
Lewis & Clark 3 (+5 / 77)
– Shain Becker, Cody Schultz, Roger Adam, Shawn Anderson
 
Hole Prize Winners

• Longest Putt #2: Sid Munson (Team Munson)
• Closest to the Pin #4: Tanner Morris (Sherwin Williams 2)
• Long Drive #7: Jared Vlastuin (Harrisburg)
• Longest Putt #9: Corey DeBey (RCWD 3)
• Long Drive (Men 65+) #11: Jerry Backes (Bartlett & West 1)
• Closest to the Pin #12: Megan Bergin (RCWD 1)
• Long Drive (Women) #16: Alicia Petersen (Core & Main 1)
• Longest Putt #17: Matt Voeltz (Sioux Falls)

 
Specialty Prizes

• CLOW Closest to the Hydrant: Monty Jenkins (Harrisburg)
• On The Green in One (WaterPac Hole): Jason Rencountre (Metering & Technology Solutions)
• Bike Helmet Award: Corbin Dean (RCWD 2)

CLICK HERE FOR FULL LIST OF RESULTS

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THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PURCHASED MULLIGANS, LICORICE, AND PARTICIPATED IN OUR HOLE CHALLENGE! Because of your generosity, we raised a record $6,986 for WaterPac!

2025 RURAL WATER OPEN SPONSORS
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THIS TOURNAMENT POSSIBLE!

BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR

• Carstensen Contracting

KEG SPONSORS

• AE2S
• Risty Benefits

BALL SPONSOR

• Brosz Engineering

DONUTS & COFFEE SPONSOR

• Hawkins

GPS SPONSOR

• Carstensen Contracting

GOLD TEE BOX SPONSORS

• Brosz Engineering
• Clow Valve
• DGR Engineering

SILVER TEE BOX SPONSOR

• HR Green
• HDR

BRONZE TEE BOX SPONSORS

• Electric Pump
• Great Northern Environmental
• Thein Well
• Hawkins

HOLE PRIZE SPONSORS

• Bartlett & West
• Fischer Harris
• Carstensen Contracting
• DGR Engineering
• DSG
• AY McDonald
• Hawkins

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2026 EVENT DETAILS

• Registration Includes 18 holes of golf, riding cart, boxed lunch & swag!
• Teams consist of 4 players
  • ​At least one player must be a current water/wastewater, associate, or corporate member of South Dakota Rural Water
  • ​Single players will be placed on teams that are short players. We will do our best to accommodate requests but cannot guarantee team placement.
    • ​First Shotgun start - 7:30 AM
    • Second Shotgun Start - 1:30 PM
    • Please note: Due to the popularity of this event, no refunds will be offered.​
    • Box lunches 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

Please note that Elmwood Golf Course is currently constructing a new clubhouse, which has temporarily reduced available parking. Overflow parking will be provided at Howard Wood Field, and SDARWS will offer shuttle services to transport golfers to Elmwood. We kindly encourage attendees to carpool if possible.

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] to reserve

SCRAMBLE PIC SPONSOR
PRICE TBD

Showcase your brand in full color on this must-have golf accessory! The scramble pic helps players speed up their game with a convenient rubber suction end for quick ball pickup and a magnetic cap for easy cart attachment. Sponsor this item and your logo will be printed on the stick! Support rural water while keeping your logo in every golfer’s hands —literally!
 (Multiple Available)

WATERPAC HOLE KEG SPONSORS
PRICE TBD

A keg with your name on it will be chilled and ready to serve our thirsty golfers. Recognition for this sponsorship will also be given in our ServiceLine magazine. ​
​​(3 Available)

TEE BOX SPONSORSHIP
Gold ($750)  |  Silver ($500)
Bronze ($250)

All proceeds from Tee Box Sponsorships benefit the Rural Water Center and are TAX DEDUCTIBLE! Sponsorship includes signage at a tee box, and recognition in our ServiceLine magazine.

Gold Tee Box Sponsors have the option to sit in-person at their hole. Email [email protected] for more info.
​(24 Available)

GPS CART SPONSOR
PRICE TBD

Have your ad pop up on the golf cart screens when the players arrive at each hole. Sponsorship also includes recognition in our ServiceLine magazine.
​(Multiple Available)

BOX LUNCH SPONSOR
PRICE TBD

 Help feed the masses and take a shot at sponsoring the Rural Water Open Awards Luncheon. Sponsorship includes signage, your logo on each boxed lunch, and recognition in our ServiceLine magazine. ​
​(Multiple Available)

GOLF CHALLENGE SPONSORSHIP
Prize Donation

Sponsorship is $100 or an equivalent prize. It includes signage at the challenge hole and recognition in our ServiceLine magazine.
​(24 Available)

BEVERAGE CART SPONSOR
PRICE TBD

With this sponsorship, each golfer will receive a ticket (with your logo) for a bottled beverage (alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Includes signage on the beverage cart. 
​​(One Available)

BALL SPONSOR
PRICE TBD

A sleeve of your logoed golf balls will be handed out to every golfer in the tournament. Sponsorship also includes recognition in ServiceLine magazine.
​(One Available)

DONUTS & COFFEE SPONSOR
PRICE TBD

 Make everyone’s morning with fresh Flyboy donuts and coffee. Sponsorship includes signage at the breakfast table which will be located near the outside entrance of the clubhouse, and recognition in ServiceLine magazine. ​
​(One Available)