
New Ulm Course
New Ulm Country Club

About this course
New Ulm Country Club sits in the Minnesota River Valley of south-central Minnesota, approximately ninety miles southwest of Minneapolis. The club was established in the early twentieth century in a region known for its strong German heritage and agricultural economy. The course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the glacially formed landscape of southern Minnesota, where elevation changes and natural contours provide variety across the routing. The layout reflects the evolution of many small-town Midwestern country clubs, where successive renovations and improvements have shaped the course over decades. The property features tree-lined fairways, modest water hazards, and greens that incorporate the natural movement of the land. Golfers encounter a mix of straightaway holes and those that require strategic positioning, with the terrain dictating both club selection and approach angles. New Ulm Country Club serves as the primary private golf facility for the New Ulm community and surrounding area. The club maintains a traditional country club atmosphere, hosting member play, junior programs, and local competitive events throughout the season. The course provides a familiar challenge for regular players while remaining accessible to members of varying skill levels, typical of clubs that anchor smaller Midwestern cities where golf serves both recreational and social functions within the community.
Quick facts
- Location
- New Ulm, MN, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1929
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,242 yards
- Difficulty
- 72.6/123
Getting there
The journey to New Ulm Country Club begins at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, roughly ninety minutes northwest through the fertile farmland and river valleys of south-central Minnesota. The drive follows Highway 169 as it traces the Minnesota River southwest, the landscape gradually opening into the gently rolling prairie that defines this corner of the state. As you descend into the river valley approaching New Ulm, the town's distinctive German heritage reveals itself in church spires and brick facades, and the country club sits quietly above the bluffs - a serene, understated arrival befitting one of Minnesota's oldest and most enduring golf traditions.

FAQ
Common questions about New Ulm
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. New Ulm is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at New Ulm is 71.
New Ulm plays 6,242 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at New Ulm is 123.
New Ulm is a 18-hole course.


