
Rossmere Course
Rossmere Golf & Country Club
About this course
Rossmere Golf & Country Club sits in the northeast section of Winnipeg, established in the early decades of the twentieth century when the city's golf scene was taking shape. Norman H. Woods, a Canadian architect active in the prairie provinces during that era, designed the course. Woods worked on several Manitoba layouts and brought a practical understanding of how to route golf holes across the region's relatively flat terrain while making use of natural drainage corridors and modest elevation changes. The course occupies land typical of the Winnipeg area, with mature tree growth now defining many fairways and framing holes that were likely more open at inception. The routing takes advantage of subtle land movement and seasonal water features, requiring golfers to navigate tree-lined corridors and manage approach angles into greens that may incorporate modest undulation. Woods-era designs in this region tend to emphasize strategic bunkering and green contours rather than dramatic topography, and Rossmere follows that template. Rossmere functions as a traditional member club, serving families and golfers from Winnipeg's northeast neighborhoods. The club maintains the social and recreational traditions common to Canadian private clubs of its vintage, with a clubhouse that supports year-round member activity. The course has undergone periodic updates to maintain playability and accommodate modern maintenance practices, though the fundamental Woods routing remains intact. It represents a piece of Manitoba's golf history and continues to provide a familiar setting for members who value consistency and community over headline recognition.
Quick facts
- Location
- Winnipeg, Manitoba, CA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1951
- Designer
- Norman H. Woods
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 70
- Length
- 6,442 yards
- Difficulty
- 75.2/135
FAQ
Common questions about Rossmere
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Rossmere was designed by Norman H. Woods.
Yes. Rossmere is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Rossmere is 70.
Rossmere plays 6,442 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Rossmere is 135.
Rossmere is a 18-hole course.


