Albion Ridges Golf Club

Granite at Albion Ridges Golf Club is a Todd Severud design located in Annandale, Minnesota, a small community in the central lakes region west of the Twin Cities. Severud, a Minnesota-based architect who has worked extensively throughout the Upper Midwest, routed this course to take advantage of the area's natural terrain and glacial topography. The region is characterized by rolling hills, mature hardwoods, and the granite bedrock that gives the course its name. The layout reflects Severud's approach of working with existing landforms rather than imposing dramatic earth-moving. Players encounter elevation changes and natural contours that create strategic interest off the tee and into greens. The course incorporates native grasses and naturalized areas that are common to Minnesota designs from this era, providing both visual definition and playability challenges. Water features appear on several holes, consistent with the lake-dotted character of Wright County. Albion Ridges operates as a semi-private facility, offering both member and public play. The club serves the Annandale community and draws golfers from the surrounding lake country, particularly during Minnesota's concentrated golf season. The course provides a regional option that emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating the design principles Severud has applied across his portfolio of Midwest courses.