
9-hole Course
John Blumberg Golf Course
About this course
John Blumberg Golf Course is a nine-hole public layout in Winnipeg, Manitoba, designed by C. E. Robinson. The course operates as part of Winnipeg's municipal golf system, serving the local golfing community with accessible, year-round recreational play in a prairie setting. Like many Canadian nine-hole courses, it offers a compact routing suitable for players seeking a shorter round or those developing their game. The course reflects Robinson's design approach to prairie golf, where the relatively flat topography and open landscape typical of the Winnipeg region shape play. Nine-hole layouts of this era and geography often emphasize strategic bunkering and green complexity to create variety across the shorter distance, compensating for limited elevation change. The course's character is defined by its municipal purpose: straightforward playability, clear routing, and maintenance suited to the climate and budget of a public facility. As a nine-hole venue, John Blumberg serves both casual players and those using the course for practice and instruction. The compact format allows for efficient play and makes the course accessible to a broad range of skill levels and ages. Within Winnipeg's golf landscape, it represents the practical, community-focused design philosophy that has long sustained public golf in the Canadian prairies, where courses must balance playability, durability, and affordability across the region's distinct seasons.
Quick facts
- Location
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1969
- Designer
- C. E. Robinson
- Holes
- 9
- Par
- 34
- Length
- 2,739 yards
- Difficulty
- 35.4/114
FAQ
Common questions about 9-hole at John Blumberg Golf Course
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
9-hole was designed by C. E. Robinson.
Yes. 9-hole at John Blumberg Golf Course is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at 9-hole is 34.
9-hole plays 2,739 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at 9-hole is 114.
9-hole is a 9-hole course.

