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Boulder Course

Albion Ridges Golf Club

Annandale, MN, USA
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9 holesPar 363,312 yds35.5/131

About this course

Boulder at Albion Ridges Golf Club is a Todd Severud design located in Annandale, Minnesota, a small community in the central lake region of the state roughly fifty miles west of Minneapolis. Severud, a Minnesota-based architect who has worked extensively throughout the Upper Midwest, routed this course across rolling terrain that reflects the glacial topography characteristic of the area. The layout takes its name from the glacial erratics and rock outcroppings that appear throughout the property, natural features that Severud incorporated into the design strategy. The course plays through a mix of open and wooded corridors, with elevation changes that provide variety in stance and shot requirements. Several holes move along ridgelines or play across lower-lying areas, creating visual interest and strategic options for approach play. The conditioning and presentation reflect the club's focus on providing a quality daily-fee experience for regional golfers, with bentgrass fairways and greens suited to Minnesota's growing season. Albion Ridges operates as a semi-private facility, welcoming both members and public play. The club serves the local golfing community in Wright County and draws visitors from the Twin Cities metro area seeking a course that emphasizes playability and natural setting over resort-style amenities. The routing and design philosophy prioritize shot values and strategic interest rather than extreme length or difficulty, making it accessible to a range of skill levels while still presenting thoughtful challenges for accomplished players.

Quick facts

Location
Annandale, MN, USA
Access
Public
Year built
2000
Holes
9
Designer
Todd Severud
Par
36
Length
3,312 yards
Difficulty
35.5/131
Course Vaults score
5.6

Getting there

Albion Ridges Golf Club sits in the rolling prairie country of west-central Minnesota, most readily accessed via Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), roughly two hours southeast by car through a landscape that gradually transitions from urban sprawl into open farmland and gentle glacial ridges. The drive northwest toward Annandale carries you through quintessential Upper Midwest terrain - wide horizons, quiet county roads, and the distinctive topography carved by retreating ice sheets millennia ago - before arriving at the club's discreet entrance. For those flying private, regional options near the Twin Cities provide convenient alternatives, though the overland journey itself becomes part of the experience, a gradual unwinding into the serene, understated beauty that defines this corner of Minnesota's golf country.

FAQ

Common questions about Boulder at Albion Ridges Golf Club

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Boulder at Albion Ridges Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 5.6 out of 10 based on 10 logged golfers.

Boulder was designed by Todd Severud.

Yes. Boulder at Albion Ridges Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Boulder is 36.

Boulder plays 3,312 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Boulder is 131.

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