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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Style Traditional
Par 72
Length 6409 yards
Slope 127
Rating 71.4

Located in Drumheller, Dinosaur Trail Golf & Country Club is situated in the heart of the Badlands. The course's wooded terrain provides a striking contrast to the surrounding desert-like landscape. Jagged hills sprinkled with ancient boulders and cacti provide a setting that is truly unique. The site is home to dinosaur bone beds that date back 75 million years, which is where the club gets its name. The golf course was carefully constructed around these beds and the 11th hole was even reconfigured so as not to disturb the possible dinosaur skeletons embedded in the hillside. The layout has a player-friendly front nine, which you'll want to take advantage of because the back nine is much more challenging. Dinosaur Trail's final nine holes are even known for being one of the area's toughest closing nines.

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Course Details

Year Built 1965
Golf Season Apr 15 to Oct 15
Architect Sid Puddicombe (1965)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted MasterCard‎‎, Visa‎‎, Interac Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Proper golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant, Halfway House

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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4.2
81 Reviews (81)
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Reviews 11
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great course, very challenging back 9

Played on Sept 22. Gorgeous day and a great golf experience
Did the 18 holes in just over 4 hours

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

its like playing 2 different courses

Amazing course, playing the back nine is an awesome experience

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bring Your A Game to the Back 9

The front nine along the Red Deer River was reasonably easy, beautiful and fun. The back nine in the badlands was extremely challenging. The views were great, the course conditions were great but an A Game was needed to card a good score. Tough describes the back nine in a complimentary way. You should seriously consider a cart if you are going to do the badlands nine - lots of elevation changes. I'd come back in a heart beat and I will return. Pace of play depends on how good a golfer you are! The world class Tyrrell Dinosaur Museum is a must and is within a mile of the course - don't miss it!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Challenging Back Nine!

The course was in excellent shape. The back nine is quite challenging! The front nine is in very good shape and offers some interesting water holes!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very unique course

Good course. Worth the drive!! Would recommend to anyone. Playing the back 9 on the Badlands is an incredible & definitely rare experience!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Back nine spectacular

Front nine through trees and parkland, Back nine through badlands really enjoyed the course although slow because of difficulty of back nine

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

The Food Will Bring Me Back

Goolash or Beef: Goolash is the front nine and Beef is the back nine. A brand new Restaurant and both meals were incredible. But the back nine holes are not for the proud and proper. These holes will beat up the best and crush them. Bring your best golfer friend that beats you and they will be feeling like you when you were beat by them. Quiet serene and beautiful.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Want a challange?

Course is in great shape. Front 9 is like other courses around Alberta but you better have a straight shot or lots of balls when you go through the tunnel to the back 9. Lots of narrow approaches and if you miss your shot to the side it will likely be long gone. Great course overall, I would love to do 18 on just the back nine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great scenery

Course was in good shape despite being next to where the dinosaurs roamed. Back nine was beautiful going through the hoodoos. Some target golf which is appreciated. Front nine has trees but fairly standard, some nice holes with water. Good challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

dinosaur trail is a must play

Back nine is target golf. Very scenic, but very tough. Didn't keep score on the back nine.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

two different nines

The front nine was traditional type course with large trees etc, the back nine had ravines and very much target golf. A must play a second time.

Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golf in the Badlands

Always an enjoyable course to play but also more than a little frustrating when you're not hitting the ball well. Fairways on the back nine are built on plateaus for the most part and balls are frequently lost if you miss the fairway. No matter what though, don't miss a chance to play here as the course is very unique on the newer back nine.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Amazing Views! Incredibly hard back 9!

What a course. Front 9 lush, green and not to difficult to play. With all the talk about the back 9 though we couldn't wait to get back there. All I can say is WOW! I have been to Drumheller many times and even remember exploring this area as a kid while visiting the museum. Well now it's a golf course and what a challenge it is. We, as most people probably do lost many balls back there but who cares. The challenge was worth it and the odd few shots that did make it across the coulee's made our day. The sun was shining and beverages were cold. Couldn't ask for a better experience. Be sure to check out GolfNow's Hot Deals before booking. Paid $32/person for 18 holes including cart on a Long Weekend. Hard to beat that!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good

Enjoyed the course. The back 9 is a challenging target golf but make sure it's a calm day. We were unfortunate to tackle this course on a 70km wind day and made it almost impossible. Scenic and if you like a challenge you will enjoy this course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Target golf at its best!!!!

Dinosaur Trail was a terrific time and a real challenge for target golf on the back.
Front nine..nicely maintained.pretty flat and no extreme hazards. Was wondering why I had bothered to take a cart.....
Then the back nine..wow...a cart is definitely needed and I'm extremely fit and generally always walk. Target golf at its best. Breathtaking views of the badlands. Loved the different elevations and blind shots..haha..ball retriever not long enough for the coulees. Tip.. Bring extra balls.. Looking forward to challenging myself again now that I've actually had a chance to play the back nine. I will certainly make different golf club selection. Make sure your 3 wood and hybrids are working for you. Really happy to see the friendly cart girl to drown my sorrows after a number of misplaced hits.
Excellent weather and a wonderful day trip from Calgary . Could just imagine dinosaurs roaming around.. Thanks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the trip

The front nine is a very simple layout but the back nine is very difficult.
It was great trip and good value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Stunning back 9

If you like target golf this course is for you, if not, don't play it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Front nine a pleasure back nine very difficult

he Back nine took 3 hours to play. Far too long to be enjoyable.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This is unique eighteen hole course is like two courses in one, front nine winds through the river valley while the back goes through the badlands.

Course was in excellent condition. Front nine is flat, wide, and open-a great warmup for the back nine.
The back nine winds through the natural setting of the badlands and is a challenge for the best golfer.
I loved the course and highly recommend it. Staff was welcoming and friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Two courses in one.

An easy front nine warms you up for the challenging back 9. If you can't stay on the fairway or play target golf on the back 9, good luck finding your ball.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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