Elbow Springs Golf Club

Elbow Springs Golf Club sits in the southwestern reaches of Calgary, where the city meets the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. Designed by Ron Ehlert and opened in the early 1990s, the facility features two distinct nines—Mountain View and Springs—that can be combined in various eighteen-hole configurations. The property occupies rolling terrain with elevation changes that provide views toward the mountains and overlook the Elbow River valley. The Mountain View nine plays across higher ground with more pronounced topography, while the Springs nine incorporates lower-lying areas closer to water features and natural drainage corridors. Ehlert's routing takes advantage of the site's natural contours, with fairways that move through stands of mature trees and open meadow areas. The design reflects the parkland style common to Alberta courses of this era, with strategic bunkering and greens that require accurate approach play. Elbow Springs operates as a semi-private club, welcoming both members and daily-fee players. The facility has served Calgary's golf community for three decades, offering a mountain-proximate setting without the drive required to reach courses in Kananaskis or Banff. The clubhouse provides dining and event space with westward views, and the course remains playable from spring through fall despite Calgary's variable climate and occasional early or late-season weather.