Mickelson National Golf Club represents Phil Mickelson's first solo design effort, opening in 2018 in Rocky View, just northwest of Calgary. The course occupies rolling prairie terrain with views of the Canadian Rockies to the west, a dramatic backdrop that defines the visual character of the property. Mickelson worked with design partner Eric Iverson to create a layout that emphasizes strategic options and playability across different skill levels, incorporating wide fairways with significant internal contours and large, undulating greens that reward creative short-game play. The routing takes advantage of the natural elevation changes across the site, with several holes playing along ridgelines and others descending into lower corridors. The design features minimal tree interference, allowing wind to factor prominently in club selection and shot shaping. Bunker complexes are positioned to create strategic decisions rather than purely penal hazards, reflecting Mickelson's playing philosophy of risk-reward golf. The greens are notably large by modern standards, with multiple pin positions that can dramatically alter hole character from day to day. The club operates as a private facility and has attracted attention within Canadian golf circles for its conditioning standards and the novelty of a major champion's design work. While it has not yet hosted significant professional tournaments, the course has been discussed as a potential venue for national amateur competitions. The clubhouse and practice facilities emphasize a member-focused experience centered on the golf itself.