Innisfail Golf Club - Hazelwood/Spruce

If a community is lucky to have 18 holes of golf, then one could say that the central Alberta town of Innisfail is blessed to have three diverse 9-hole courses (Aspen, Hazelwood and Spruce). It's been years since I last played at Innisfail but the courses reputation as a stern test of golf remains as solid as ever. I arrived an hour early for my tee time and the pro shop was already standing room only at 08:10. Staff worked through the crowd quickly and I was out the door to take advantage of the practice facilities on site. Today the pro shop had me joining up with three other out of town visitors to the course (Lyle, Chaz and Clint). Todays round was played from the Blue tees (6,256 yds) on the Hazelwood and Spruce courses.

Large, well groomed tee boxes provide good views of the sculpted fairways that seamlessly wind their way through stands of mature aspen, poplar and pine trees. Accuracy off the tee is critical if you're looking to have unobstructed approaches to each green. Course features include a good mix of elevation changes, tight, tree lined fairways, smart bunker placement, and the additional challenge of numerous water hazards scattered through the property. Without being tricked up, the expansive, contoured putting surfaces rolled consistently. The conditioning of the cart paths, fairways and greens complexes tell you that the course superintendent has the staff paying close attention to the smallest of details.

Innisfail Golf Club has long been admired for its impeccably maintained fairways and greens and is a wonderful place for any caliber of player to pursue their passion.

A stalwart in the community since opening in 1924 and updated by Bill Robinson in 1984, Innisfail Golf Club will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024.

If a community is lucky to have 18 holes of golf, then one could say that the central Alberta town of Innisfail is blessed to have three diverse 9-hole courses (Aspen, Hazelwood and Spruce). It's been years since I last played at Innisfail but the courses reputation as a stern test of golf remains as solid as ever. I arrived an hour early for my tee time and the pro shop was already standing room only at 08:10. Staff worked through the crowd quickly and I was out the door to take advantage of the practice facilities on site. Today the pro shop had me joining up with three other out of town visitors to the course (Lyle, Chaz and Clint). Todays round was played from the Blue tees (6,256 yds) on the Hazelwood and Spruce courses.

Large, well groomed tee boxes provide good views of the sculpted fairways that seamlessly wind their way through stands of mature aspen, poplar and pine trees. Accuracy off the tee is critical if you're looking to have unobstructed approaches to each green. Course features include a good mix of elevation changes, tight, tree lined fairways, smart bunker placement, and the additional challenge of numerous water hazards scattered through the property. Without being tricked up, the expansive, contoured putting surfaces rolled consistently. The conditioning of the cart paths, fairways and greens complexes tell you that the course superintendent has the staff paying close attention to the smallest of details.

Innisfail Golf Club has long been admired for its impeccably maintained fairways and greens and is a wonderful place for any caliber of player to pursue their passion.

A stalwart in the community since opening in 1924 and updated by Bill Robinson in 1984, Innisfail Golf Club will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2024.

Fantastic course. Played all 27 holes greens were unbelievable. Awesome course all around

The golf course is in fantastic shape lush and green. The greens are soft but pretty quick for the slope. Had lots of fun playing.

This course is always in impeccable shape. 27 holes of tight challenging golf. Score card says it’s short but that doesn’t diminish the absolute mental challenge that is Innisfail. Leave driver in the bag to score well as accuracy is a must. Greens are tough with lots of bowls and tiers making distance control imperative.

This course is always in impeccable shape. 27 holes of tight challenging golf. Score card says it’s short but that doesn’t diminish the absolute mental challenge that is Innisfail. Leave driver in the bag to score well as accuracy is a must. Greens are tough with lots of bowls and tiers making distance control imperative.

This course is always in impeccable shape. 27 holes of tight challenging golf. Score card says it’s short but that doesn’t diminish the absolute mental challenge that is Innisfail. Leave driver in the bag to score well as accuracy is a must. Greens are tough with lots of bowls and tiers making distance control imperative.

The golf course was in excellent shape, lush, green and well manicured. The greens were quick but fair for the slope.

Hazelwood has been updated over the last few years and is now probably the best finishing 4 hole stretch of golf I can think of that I have played. Tough but fair. You still have to golf your ball to get into the club house.

This a grand course that is well worth the drive. It is an Audobon site and there are lots of birds to sing you around! The course is well laid out, well manicured and a very good test of golf. Our only complaint was the pace of play - 5 minutes under 5 hours. We expected a course of this calibre to be marshalled a little better. We will still be back as there is another 9 we did not get a chance to tackle!

This course is always in mint condition, and is a beautiful play.

The staff are always helpful and friendly.

27 holes are nice since you can switch up your course each time you go.

In my opinion this is the best course in Alberta.