By David Luis 
Verdict: Recommended
Best For: Twin Cities golfers who want an affordable daily-fee round with water, bunkers and a full practice setup
Avoid If: You need a perfectly paced round, or you expect a long, back-to-back championship test
Last Reviewed: 2026-10-11
Boulder Pointe Golf Club is the course people in Elko New Market book when they want a straightforward round without a Twin Cities price tag. It sits at 9575 Glenborough Drive in Elko New Market, Minnesota, about 30 miles south of Minneapolis.
This Boulder Pointe Golf Club review is aimed at the Minnesota course only. A Michigan club shares the name, and the two are not related. My verdict: a good-value public layout with plenty of water, held back by uneven reviews on pace and staff.
At roughly $40 to walk on a weekday, the value case is hard to argue with.
Boulder Pointe Golf Club Overview
The course opened to the public in August 2002. The official course page credits Kevin Norby, while GolfPass lists Norby and Don Herfort. It plays as a par 72 with 35 bunkers and water on 14 holes.
The season runs April through December.
| Club Type | Golf Club |
|---|---|
| Location | Elko New Market, Minnesota |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Membership Type | Public daily-fee with season passes |
| Initiation Fee | None for public play; season passes sold |
| Monthly Dues | Season passes only; no monthly dues listed |
| Green Fee | $40 walking / $60 with cart, weekday 18 holes (club rates page, undated) |
| Layout | 18 holes, par 72, 6,284 yards from the black tees, 70.9 rating / 127 slope (per GolfNow) |
| Best Time to Visit | June to September |
| Dress Code | Shirts required; no metal spikes |
| Reservations Required | Recommended; season-pass holders book 14 days ahead (public window not stated online) |
| Official Website | boulderpointegolf.com |
| Phone | 952-461-4900 |
What I Liked
Fair pricing, decent variety and good support facilities make the case.
- Water on 14 holes keeps the round interesting, and the 35 bunkers give shot-makers something to think about.
- Walking rates start at $40 on weekdays. Senior and junior rates drop to $29.
- The practice setup includes a natural-turf range, a large bentgrass putting green and an indoor simulator.
- Reviewers on GolfPass call it good value, with greens that are easy to read.
- Leagues run for men, women and juniors, so it works for regulars.
What I Didn’t Like
The weak spots show up in older reviews, so treat them as warnings, not facts.
- Pace is the most common complaint. The club’s own average is 4 hours 13 minutes, and one guest reported a five-hour round.
- A few GolfNow-rate guests described staff as unfriendly.
- Reviewers mention unmowed patches, wet packed bunkers and unrepaired ball marks.
- The black tees measure only 6,284 yards, so long hitters may want more length.
Boulder Pointe Golf Club Membership & Fees
Boulder Pointe posts both rates and season passes online. The rates page is undated and marked subject to change, so confirm before you book. Older third-party prices do not match it.
| Item | Walking | With cart |
|---|---|---|
| Weekday, 18 holes | $40 | $60 |
| Weekend/holiday, 18 holes | $45 | $67 |
| Senior/junior weekday, 18 holes | $29 | $46 |
| Weekday twilight (after 3 p.m.), 18 | $35 | $53 |
| Weekend/holiday twilight (after 3 p.m.), 18 | $40 | $58 |
The club’s rates page says all green fees include sales tax. Season passes, per the pass page, are $1,550 for a single and $1,450 for a senior, before sales tax. A spouse adds $600 ($550 on a senior pass), and a walking-only junior pass for ages 8 to 15 is $475. Pass holders can book tee times two weeks ahead. At the $40 weekday walking rate, the $1,550 single pass equals about 39 rounds. Work out card price divided by the discount per round to run the numbers for your own schedule.
Facilities & Amenities
There is more here than a typical daily-fee track.
- Practice: a natural-turf range, putting green and indoor simulator. A large bucket is $10.
- Instruction: daily lessons through the pro shop with PGA Head Pro John Elasky.
- Food: Boulder Pointe Pizzeria, listed as open May through August, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., weather permitting (call to confirm current hours).
- Events: banquets, receptions and holiday parties.
- Leagues: men on Wednesdays, women on Tuesdays and a Monday junior league.
Best Time to Visit
June through September is the sweet spot for warm weather and full conditions. The club opens in April and runs through December.
Shoulder-season rounds are cheaper but cold. In Minnesota, expect a frost delay on a spring morning.
Dress Code & Etiquette
The club requires shirts and bans metal spikes, per GolfNow. I did not find a longer official dress code.
Walking is allowed, and tee times have run at 8-minute intervals. Keep up with the group in front, because pace is the review theme here.
Who Is This Club For?
This club is a good fit if you want an affordable weekday round south of the Twin Cities. A walking rate near $40 is hard to beat.
This club is a good fit if you play often. The season pass and league schedule reward regulars.
Skip this one if you want a long, severe test. 6,284 yards from the back is gentle.
Skip this one if slow play drives you mad. Go early and midweek.
People Also Ask: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to play Boulder Pointe Golf Club?
The club’s rates page lists weekday 18 holes at $40 walking and $60 with a cart, and weekends at $45 and $67. Senior and junior weekday rates are $29 and $46. The page is undated, so confirm before you book.
Is Boulder Pointe Golf Club in Elko, MN public?
Yes. Boulder Pointe in Elko New Market, Minnesota opened to the public in August 2002 and runs as a daily-fee course. It also sells season passes, leagues and banquet space. A separate Boulder Pointe in Michigan is unrelated.
Who designed Boulder Pointe Golf Club?
The official course page credits Kevin Norby as the designer. GolfPass lists Norby and Don Herfort, with 2002 as the opening year. The course is a par 72 with 35 bunkers and water on 14 holes.
How much is a season pass at Boulder Pointe?
A single season pass is $1,550 and a senior pass is $1,450, before sales tax. A spouse adds $600 ($550 on a senior pass) and a walking-only junior pass for ages 8 to 15 is $475. Passes include unlimited golf with a half cart for adults.
When is Boulder Pointe Golf Club open?
The course season runs April through December, weather permitting. Season-pass holders can book 14 days ahead; the club does not state the public window online, so ask the pro shop. The pizzeria listed May through August, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., on an earlier check, so call 952-461-4907 to confirm.
Does Boulder Pointe Golf Club have a driving range?
Yes. Boulder Pointe has a natural-turf driving range, a large bentgrass putting green and an indoor simulator. A large bucket costs $10 and a small one costs $5, according to the club’s range page.
Verdict & Score
I rate Boulder Pointe Golf Club 3.9 out of 5. Price, water and practice facilities carry it. Pace of play and some mixed service reports hold it back.
If you want an easy-on-the-wallet round south of Minneapolis, book a weekday morning. If you want a stiffer test, look for a course with a higher slope than 127. See how we score in our review methodology.
Last reviewed: 2026-10-11.
Author Note
I score public courses on published prices, course variety, practice facilities and pace of play, using the club’s own pages and player reviews.
