Landon Weber Led Class A State Golf

Landon Weber topped the opening round leaderboard with a 3-under-par 69 at the state tournament in Mitchell.

Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Golf

Expressive editorial sports illustration of a golfer mid-swing on a sunny prairie fairway, capturing dynamic motion in a painterly style. — Landon Weber took the individual lead at the Class A boys state golf tournament on Monday, carding a 3-under-par 69 in Mitchell. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Landon Weber finished the opening round of the Class A boys state golf tournament with a 3-under-par 69, securing the individual lead. Vermillion holds the top spot in the team standings with 293 strokes following Monday's action at Lakeview Golf Course.

Why it matters

This tournament determines the top individual and team golf honors in the state for Class A. Performance in this two-day event reflects the competitive standing of high school programs across South Dakota.

Landon Weber leads the field of 91 golfers with a 3-under-par 69, while Vermillion tops the 14-team field with a cumulative score of 293. Dakota Valley trails in second place with 302 strokes, followed by Aberdeen Roncalli with 304.

The players

Landon Weber

He is the individual leader following the first round of the Class A state golf tournament.

Vermillion

The school team leads the tournament standings after the first round.

Dakota Valley

This school team sits in second place in the team standings.

Aberdeen Roncalli

The school team currently holds third place in the team standings.

Rylan Moran

He currently occupies second place in the individual tournament rankings.

The details

Landon Weber carded three birdies and one bogey on the front nine, followed by three birdies and a double bogey on the back nine. Rylan Moran currently holds second place with a 2-under-par 70, with Jaxon Remington and Chase McQuirk tied for third at 1-under-par 71.

Monday: Opening 18 holes of the tournament occurred.
2001: Last time Mitchell hosted Class A boys state tournament.
Tuesday: Final 18 holes of the tournament occur.
Tuesday 9 a.m.: Final round of the tournament begins.

Season Trajectory

The return of the state championship to Mitchell marks the first time the city has hosted the tournament since the 2001 Class A boys state tournament held in Mitchell. This venue shift impacts travel logistics and course familiarity for all competing programs as they navigate the final day of play.

Vermillion enters the final round with a 9-stroke lead over Dakota Valley in the team competition. Landon Weber maintains a 1-stroke advantage over Rylan Moran in the race for individual medalist honors.

The takeaway

Golfers will need to navigate the pressure of the final round to secure their positions in the state standings. Tuesday morning provides the opportunity for trailing competitors to close the gap on the current leaders.