
Granite/Ironstone Course
The Quarry Golf Club
About this course
The Quarry Golf Club sits in Edmonton's river valley system, where architect Les Furber designed two distinct eighteen-hole courses—Granite and Ironstone—that opened in the mid-1990s. Furber, a prominent Canadian golf course architect based in British Columbia, worked with the natural terrain of this former quarry site to create layouts that incorporate significant elevation changes and the rugged character of the reclaimed industrial landscape. The property's history as an aggregate extraction site gives both courses their names and contributes to their distinctive playing character, with exposed rock faces and dramatic contours shaping the routing. The Granite and Ironstone courses share the river valley setting but offer different experiences through their respective routings. The terrain features steep slopes, mature trees, and views across the North Saskatchewan River valley, which runs through Edmonton's core. Furber's design approach emphasizes strategic shot-making over forced carries, allowing the natural topography to define playing corridors and green complexes. The elevation changes require careful club selection and course management, particularly on approach shots to greens set at varying levels. The Quarry operates as a public facility, providing access to two full-length championship layouts within the city limits. The courses serve both local golfers and visitors seeking quality daily-fee options in the Edmonton area. The club's dual-course format allows for variety and accommodates significant play volume during Alberta's concentrated golf season, which typically runs from late spring through early fall before winter conditions arrive.
Quick facts
- Location
- Edmonton, Alberta, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 2012
- Designer
- Les Furber
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,572 yards
- Difficulty
- 78.7/146
Getting there
The journey to The Quarry Golf Club begins at Edmonton International Airport, a major western Canadian hub roughly thirty minutes south of the city center. From there, the drive northeast traces the urban edge of Edmonton before peeling away into the quieter residential and rural fringe where the North Saskatchewan River valley carves its dramatic presence into the prairie landscape. The final approach reveals the club's namesake - a reclaimed granite quarry transformed into one of Alberta's most distinctive golf settings, where sheer rock faces and sculpted stone corridors announce arrival at a course born from the earth itself.

FAQ
Common questions about Granite/Ironstone at The Quarry Golf Club
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Granite/Ironstone was designed by Les Furber.
Yes. Granite/Ironstone at The Quarry Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Granite/Ironstone is 72.
Granite/Ironstone plays 7,572 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Granite/Ironstone is 146.
Granite/Ironstone is a 18-hole course.

