The 2026 South Dakota high school golf season is anticipated to be competitive, with teams from northeastern and north central regions looking to excel. Notable players include Olivia Braun, the Class AA girls state champion from Aberdeen Central, and Brynn Roehrich, the Class B girls state champion from Clark-Willow Lake. Both players have a history of success, with Braun being a five-time state medalist and Roehrich a repeat champion. The season will commence on April 16, with teams from various regions competing in a series of meets leading up to the state championships scheduled for June 1-2 at multiple locations including Cattail Crossing Golf Course in Watertown and Two Rivers Club in North Sioux City. Schools like Watertown and Aberdeen Central are expected to be strong contenders, with Watertown's Gabi Olson also aiming for individual accolades after placing sixth at the previous state tournament. The competition will be intense across all classes, especially with the emergence of teams like Aberdeen Roncalli and Sisseton in Class A girls golf.