The Bluffs is an 18-hole golf course in Vermillion, SD with a par of 72. It offers 4 tee sets: white (5,526 yards, slope 114, rating 66.4), blue (5,526 yards, slope 120, rating 70), gold (5,526 yards, slope 128, rating 72.5), red (4,627 yards, slope 98, rating 62.7). The hardest hole is #13, a par 4 playing 292 yards from the first tee.
The Bluffs
Vermillion, SD
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A straightforward par 4 that plays shorter than it appears, with a relatively open fairway leading to a green fronted by bunkers. The approach shot is the critical element on this opening hole.

A reachable par 5 with a wide corridor off the tee and a fairway that opens toward the green. Water hazards frame the hole and require positioning for a successful second shot.

A demanding par 4 that ranks among the course's most difficult holes. Bunkers and rough terrain around the green demand precision on the approach shot.

The second-hardest hole on the course, this short but treacherous par 4 requires accuracy over distance. Hazards are strategically placed to penalize wayward shots.

A short par 3 that plays downhill from the tee to a compact green. The reduced yardage can be deceiving, as the target is well-protected by bunkers.

A sprawling par 5 that offers birdie potential for longer hitters, though bunkers and rough spots dot the fairway. The three-shot approach requires smart positioning.

A challenging par 4 with a narrow fairway and considerable length, ranking among the course's toughest driving holes. Accuracy is paramount to find a playable approach angle.

A mid-length par 3 with a well-bunkered green and potentially tricky wind exposure. The isolated nature of this hole can make club selection difficult.

A tightly bunkered par 4 of moderate length where the fairway narrows significantly on approach. The green complex demands a precise final shot.

A well-designed par 4 with bunkers strategically placed throughout the landing area and around the green. Hazards reward both accuracy and distance management.

A relatively forgiving par 4 with a wider fairway and fewer hazards than its neighbors. This hole offers a good scoring opportunity in the round.

A short but firm par 3 with a small green surrounded by protective bunkers. Precision trumps power on this hole.

The most difficult hole on the course, this par 4 combines length with hazards that threaten both tee shots and approaches. Nerves and execution are tested here.

A shorter par 4 with a generous fairway and a relatively open green complex. This reprieve allows for an aggressive scoring opportunity.

A long par 5 that requires strategic layering of shots through a hazard-filled corridor. The three-shot play is complicated by rough positioning and greenside bunkers.

The third-hardest hole on the course, this short par 4 packs significant challenge into a compact space. Bunkers and tight fairways demand controlled precision.

A mid-range par 3 with a well-protected green and variable wind conditions affecting club selection. The hole's length and hazards create a meaningful test.

A strong finishing par 5 with a dramatic uphill finish and bunkers guarding the green. Length and hazards combine to demand a well-executed final sequence of shots.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Tot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| HCP | 14 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 5 | |||
| white | 339 | 417 | 326 | 310 | 132 | 465 | 320 | 160 | 289 | 2758 | 301 | 314 | 145 | 336 | 296 | 470 | 304 | 163 | 439 | 2768 | 5526 |
| blue | 339 | 417 | 326 | 310 | 132 | 465 | 320 | 160 | 289 | 2758 | 301 | 314 | 145 | 336 | 296 | 470 | 304 | 163 | 439 | 2768 | 5526 |
| gold | 339 | 417 | 326 | 310 | 132 | 465 | 320 | 160 | 289 | 2758 | 301 | 314 | 145 | 336 | 296 | 470 | 304 | 163 | 439 | 2768 | 5526 |
| red | 276 | 364 | 256 | 300 | 90 | 379 | 286 | 98 | 253 | 2302 | 250 | 278 | 114 | 292 | 233 | 405 | 253 | 135 | 365 | 2325 | 4627 |