Best Golf Courses in Calgary, AB: Where to Golf in Calgary

There are numerous top-tier golf courses located throughout Canada. In fact, Canada is the third-largest golfing nation across the globe. Whether people are interested in a laid-back afternoon on the green enjoying Calgary outdoor activities or want to challenge themselves and improve their golf game, they'll find exactly what they're looking for at one of Calgary's premier golf courses near a new Calgary home. The following options are some of the best golf courses in and around Calgary.

Blue Devil Golf Club

The Blue Devil course was created by Browning Horrocks Golf Design, a company owned by well-known course designers Wade Horrocks and Gary Browning. The 18-hole course is situated on 200 acres of beautiful land just West of the Bow River. It features a number of water hazards and dramatic bunkers, all strategically placed to challenge experienced players.

Rates & Membership

An annual membership to the Blue Devil Golf Course is $3,300. However, Play Golf Calgary offers multi-course memberships for roughly the same cost. With Play Golf Calgary, you can play at the Serenity, Heatherglen, Gleneagles, and Blue Devil courses for just $3,900 annually. For those who play a significant amount of golf, an extra $600 a year for access to an additional three full courses is an excellent value.

Tournaments

The Blue Devil Golf Course offers Calgary residents the option to host their own tournament at the facility. A full-time golf tournament coordinator will assist you with preparing your event, and staff is on-hand to print score cards, place hole sponsor signs and proximity markers, and assist players.

Shaganappi Point Golf Course

Shaganappi Point is an 18-hole, 5,181-yard publicly accessible golf course close to downtown. Although the course is open to the public, it's recommended that you book reservations and a tee time online. The course is well-suited for players of beginner or intermediate skill, but seasoned players may find the course less challenging than others in Calgary. Play time for the entire course is approximately four hours.

Rates & Membership

Since Shaganappi Point is a public golf course, there are no membership fees. Instead, you pay to play. The cost of playing 18 holes for an adult on weekdays is $45.00 and $53.00 on weekends. Seniors and juniors receive a discounted weekday rate, and juniors can play at a reduced rate after 2:00 p.m. on weekends.

Tournaments

The Shaganappi Point Golf Course offers a variety of tournament options. Whether you're planning a short outing and want to book a Par-3 for an afternoon or are looking for a serious tournament setup, Shaganappi is a great course choice.

Confederation Park Golf Course

The Confederation Park Golf Course is a smaller 9-hole public golf course and is a great option for beginner golfers and students or those looking for a short game. The course boasts 3,211 yards of moderately challenging bunkers, water hazards, and expansive fairways.

Rates & Membership

Because the Confederation Park Golf Course is public, it follows the same rate and fee structure as other Calgary public golf courses. Although the course is smaller than Shaganappi Point, the fees are the same:

• The cost for adults on weekdays is $45.00 and $53.00 on weekends
• The cost for seniors on weekdays is $38.25 and $53.00 on weekends
• The cost for juniors on weekdays is $31.50. The cost on weekends is $53.00 before 2:00 p.m. and $31.50 after 2:00 p.m.

Tournaments

Like other golf courses in Calgary, the Confederation Park Golf Course offers the option to host golf tournaments, usually for schools and company picnics. Serious golfers who want a challenging, top-tier tournament experience may want to look at the Blue Devil Golf Club for tournament options.

Valley Ridge Golf Club

The Valley Ridge golf course spans a staggering 7,026 yards and boasts an 18-hole, partially private layout. The first 9 holes are great for beginners, while the second 9 holes are more challenging and perfectly strategized to give experienced players a run for their money.

Rates & Membership

Valley Ridge Golf Club offers annual memberships and is also available to public golfers, creating a uniquely blended golfing experience. The yearly cost for membership is $3,650 and allows members to bring one guest.

Public golfers should book their tee time online in advance. The average cost for an adult to play 18 holes is $89, and $52 for 9 holes. Varied discounted rates are available on weekdays for seniors, juniors, and players after 3:00 p.m.

Tournaments

The Valley Ridge Golf Club is a good place to host both casual and serious tournaments and competitions. In addition to providing a top-of-the-line golfing experience, the club also offers a privately catered banquet by an award-winning chef, where people can chat and mingle with guests and other players.

Kananaskis Country Golf Course

The Kananaskis Country Golf Course is considered the top golf course in the Alberta province. There are two courses on the grounds: Mt. Kidd is an 18-hole, par-72 course on 7,136 yards, and Mt. Lorette is an 18-hole, par-72 course on 7,232 yards. The courses feature over 120 sand bunkers, immaculately maintained fairways, and bent grass greens set deep inside a mountain escape.

Rates & Membership

The course is open to the public, and rates are as follows:

• $118 per person on weekdays
• $88 per Alberta resident on weekdays
• $125 per person on weekends
• $95 per Alberta resident on weekends

Reduced rates are available for seniors and juniors.

Tournaments

The Kananaskis Country Golf Course is available for corporate tournaments and smaller group golfing events. The facility also boasts a loft available for parties, meetings, and retreats.

Visit These Calgary Golf Courses Today

No matter where one chooses to golf, whether at a local golf course or a neighbourhood golf course home they're sure to have an unforgettable experience at any one of these stunning courses located in and near Calgary. Serious golfers should consider a membership at Blue Devil or Valley Ridge, or they can pay to play for a day at one of the public courses. From tournaments to lessons to catered banquets, golfers are guaranteed to have a great time, no matter how they plan to spend their day.

Want to keep up the outdoor activities once the game is over? Calgary has many excellent hiking trails, water activities, and neighbourhood parks for residents to enjoy.