Take a swing at these public golf courses in Calgary
Calgary’s public golf courses are well served by the city’s varied and handsome geography. Within the city and surrounding area, many make use of rolling foothills topography as well as several area creeks and the Bow River Valley. Fore!
Heritage Pointe Golf Club House
1 Heritage Pointe Dr, De Winton, AB T0L 0X0The 27 holes of Heritage Pointe Golf Club feature three nine-hole courses that make clever use of their Pine Creek Valley setting. Its namesake creek threads through The Pointe while The Heritage tees off into a steep decline and the valley’s scenic surroundings. Inspired by St. Andrews, The Desert also benefits from a valley view and features deep bunkers.
GlenEagles The Links Of
100 Gleneagles Dr, Cochrane, AB T4C 1P5Just northwest of Calgary in the town of Cochrane, The Links of GlenEagles features an undeniably gorgeous foothills setting with a reach-out-and-touch-’em view of the Rockies. Its 18 holes make use of the rolling inclined terrain of the Bow River Valley. Enjoy a casual meal at The Eagle’s Nest.
Hamptons Golf Course Ltd
69 Hamptons Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3A 5H7Once private, this sweet 18-hole public course located in the Northwest Calgary community of The Hamptons is a treat to play. Incorporating rolling hills and inclines, the course also features an aquatic driving range and practice greens. Hit the fairways and then visit the luxuriously appointed clubhouse for drinks and a meal at Over Look Restaurant.
McKenzie Meadows Golf Club
17215 McKenzie Meadows Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 2T9Bordering the Bow River in Southeast Calgary opposite Fish Creek Park, McKenzie Meadows Golf Club is situated on the north side of Highway 22X. Trees and thickets hem flat fairways and water hazards. Its 18 river-flat holes are often sunny and always secluded.
Lynx Ridge Golf Club
8 Lynx Ridge Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T3L 2M3An 18-hole course, Lynx Ridge Golf Club in the city’s extreme northwest is challenging, varied and suitable for golfers from good to great. While the front nine (The Ridge) features valley-edge play, a wicked eighth-hole trout pond and plenty of ups and downs, The Meadows back nine is flatter with a big finish. The pleasant clubhouse lounge features a view that encompasses downtown Calgary and the Rockies to the west.
The Winston Golf Club Ltd
2502 6th Street NE, Calgary, AB T2E 3Z3Predominantly tree-lined fairways give Calgary Elks Lodge and Golf Club a measure of seclusion within the city’s northwest. The lodge keeps is golfers well fed and watered. Its clubhouse features a grand 18th-hole view from the Regal Lounge while the Imperial Dining Room above the pro shop overlooks the first. Both rooms feature patio seating. There’s also a mid-course snack shack, and watch for the circulating bevvy cart.
Redwood Meadows Golf & Country Club
100 - 1 Tsuu T'ina Drive, Redwood Meadows, AB T3Z 3G3A 20-minute drive west of Calgary, Redwood Meadows skirts the Elbow River near the foothills town of Bragg Creek. Owned and operated by the Tsuu T’ina Nation, this is one fetching golf getaway. The 18-hole course is beautified by mature pines and well-kept water features.
Sirocco Golf Club
Site 13, Comp 21, RR#9, Calgary, AB T2J 5G5Creek-valley banks, ponds, bluffs and marshy bits frame the undulating, velvety greens of Sirocco Golf Club. The 18-hole course is located a short drive south of the city where the sky is big and the air is fresh. Incorporating the Pine Creek Valley’s namesake watercourse, this is a varied and challenging piece of terrain. Siraia at Sirocco features a particularly good Canadian contemporary cuisine menu.
Blue Devil Golf Club
2300 194 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2X 0M7Ensconced in seriously scenic Fish Creek Park, Blue Devil Golf Club is a course you’ll want to savour. The rolling river-edge terrain of Chaparral Valley and deep bunkers make for seriously enjoyable 18-hole games. For family play, the adjacent Lil Devil course features a pint-sized nine-hole array.
