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4.4
184 Reviews (184)
5 Stars
105
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
96.2%
Recommend this course
175 out of 184 reviews
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4.5
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
3
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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4.4
43 Reviews (43)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
3.9
Value
4.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
97.7%
Recommend this course
42 out of 43 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and an engaging layout featuring water and sand hazards make this Southern Alberta course a memorable round. Affordable GolfNow rates and well-maintained conditions consistently deliver strong value for returning golfers.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6869 yards
Slope 128
Rating 71.7
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The Bridges at Claresholm
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Course Details

Year Built 1978
Golf Season Apr 15 to Oct 15
Architect Les Furber Design (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $36
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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4.4
184 Reviews (184)
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Reviews 200
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Need a marshal

First nine very slow. There was a very slow 4some holding up 4 groups. After 9, decided to do the front 9 twice instead of waiting forever for this group. Course is in pretty good shape, they've done a lot of work by the ponds, clearing away the long grass, etc. Greens are in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

wonderful place to spend the day

Loved this course for the price ! worth the drive from Calgary

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Response from on 05/04/2026:
We’re so glad you had a great experience! Thank you for the support — we’ll be ready to welcome you back for another great round.
Played On
Reviews 200
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Start of new season

Course was in reasonable shape considering we are just starting the season. Greens are quite slow. Started behind an older couple who let us through on #4 and it was clear sailing until 17. Until then, it was great! No idea which group was so terribly slow, but there were 4 groups waiting on 18. Glad we didn't catch up earlier.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 114
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Good condition

Course in very good condition this early in season. Greens slower but to be expected this early.

Course packed but good pace of play. Just over 4 hours for 18 holes

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Response from on 04/22/2026:
We truly appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to hear you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working hard to make every experience just as memorable.
Played On
Reviews 288
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Alberta Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Bridges at Claresholm Golf Course

The Bridges at Claresholm Golf Course is a short detour off Highway 2, offering golfers a rewarding experience in southern Alberta. Established in 1978 as a nine‑hole facility, the course expanded in 2005 with a back nine designed by Les Furber, transforming it into a full par‑72, 18‑hole parkland layout.

A perfect summer morning was greeted with scattered clouds, blue skies and warm temperatures. After a smooth and friendly check‑in at the pro shop and a quick warm‑up on the range, the round began on the 1st tee.

This course showcases wide fairways, strategic bunkering, large contoured greens, and several water hazards that demand thoughtful play. With five sets of tees on each hole, golfers of all skill levels can find a challenge suited to their handicap. The front nine is framed by mature trees, while the back nine opens to the elements, creating two distinct playing experiences.

Course conditioning would be above average, fairways appeared to be consistently maintained, bunkers were groomed nicely and the greens rolled true and at a nice pace throughout the round. There are a number of holes (1, 7, 11, 16) that rated high on the fun factor. Hole 18, is a fabulous 525 yard, par 5 that zigs and then zags it's way to the clubhouse. A marvelous closing hole that capped off the entertainment on the back nine.

A visit to the fully licensed restaurant after the round complimented a great morning of golf. The Bridges at Claresholm Golf Course will satisfy any golfer's expectation of a great product for a reasonable price.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great small town course

Pace was great. Greens were very slow so took some time getting used to them. Did not see beverage cart.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 09/06/2025:
We really appreciate the five-star rating! It’s great to know you enjoyed your visit — we’ll keep working to make every experience just as good.
Played On
Reviews 132
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

Beautiful course. Lives up to its name. A lot of water, a lot of sand, a lot of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 114
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 132
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Nice course for good price

Nice course. Price was great through golfnow. Course in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 200
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Need a marshal badly

Slow round. Had a 4some in front of the 2some directly in front of us. We waited on every hole for this 4some. They would not let anyone through, even though there was more than 2 holes open. 4some looked like it had 2 kids, 1 father, & 1 grandfather. You would think between the 4 of them, one of them would have had enough sense to let the two 2somes through, but nope.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 114
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 200
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 50 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

No wind!!!

Course was almost empty, did round in 3 hours, was great. One of the few days the wind was not blowing hard. Course is in good condition (considering all the rain we've had, one would hope so). Good value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 120
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great course.

I was happy that I choose to take the drive out the bridge. They are friendly great rates and the course was alot of fun. I absolutely will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked
Difficulty Moderate
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