Tooth of the Dogpound Creek Golf Course

A few years back while driving south on the "The Cowboy Trail" I drove past a sign for Tooth of the Dogpound Creek golf course. An interesting name that had stuck in the back of my mind for sometime. I happened to be in the neighborhood again, so I decided to satisfy my curiosity. Friendly and cordial greetings by staff made one feel welcome.

The first hole was a bit of a sleeper but I had an awakening on hole two. A fairly decent drive from the elevated tee box was right down the middle and left me around 170 yards in to a small green protected by a creek up the left side. Just as I struck my approach shot, a wasp stung me twice just under the jaw which caused me to miss short and right of the green. Well...darn it, I ended up taking a double bogey while trying to minimize the pain and burning of dual wasp stings. It was a little difficult to focus playing the next few holes.

There is no shortage of interesting holes here that will ask for some good management and good ball striking. The thirteen fairways I found in regulation were wide, played firm and overall were in decent shape. A few of the greens were somewhat tricky. I had multiple approach shots land nicely, only to have them either run through the green and roll off. I did manage seven greens in regulation but had to rely heavily on my Titleist SM10 wedge and Cleveland putter to get up and down on five occasions.

There is good use of the natural wetlands as Dogpound Creek which runs through the course can come into play on eight holes. Bunkers are used sparingly on just six holes and are only around the greens. Holes 2, 8, 9, and 14 have elevation changes that will add to your enjoyment.

You could say it's a little off the beaten path, but it is worth the drive to play this fun and challenging course. The clubhouse is cozy and offers a limited menu. I was disappointed to find it's not an affiliated RCGA course so scores can't be used for handicap purposes.

Played for the first time. Lots of blind shots and corners. Many of the fairways are open and wide. In fact the course appears to be a bunch of wide open fairways on a farmer's field. That, however, is not the case because when you enter the forested portion shot placement becomes extremely more demanding. There are a few sand traps and some water crossings, which make play interesting and challenging. Bring lots of balls as errant shots are not easy to find. The club house is not all that special but the staff are friendly. This course has not been officially rated by the Alberta Golf Association and that is a mistake.

Great value, but weather took turn for the worse. Great shape and even only playing 12 still felt got good value with a good Hot Tee Time deal. By time reached 13th the casual water was starting to get to be a bit much and was really regretting forgetting to bring dry socks to change into. Will be back to get my full 18 I hope before end of season.

Very nice golf course peaceful once you're away from the clubhouse don't see other golfers that often as it is lots of trees and bush which make it private some of the dog leg holes are tricky until you know how to play them beautiful scenery specially from the elevated tee boxes and some of the greens sit proud which makes it more challenging for your chipping and pitching I really enjoy playing there and I will definitely be back

My cousin and I had a great time , our tee time was at noon and we had the course pretty much to ourselves,
Never rushed , and never had to wait to tee off .

Weather was great , golfing a nice flow and a lot
of fun.And we scored well.

Great course just a quick hour nothwest of Calgary. Fairways and greens are in excellant shape. Most holes demand good ball placement on your drive both as setup for the second shot and because the rough is deep, thick and generally unplayable. Much less crowded than the city courses yielding a relaxed yet difficult round of golf.

Decent course but several holes need work too many blind tee shots on par 4's

Had a little difficulty finding the course, directions could be better. It's east of Cremona.
Moderate club house but they have what you need, and the food is reasonable.
Getting around the course needs more directional signs, it was our first time playing this course and we went the wrong way several times. Frustrating.
16 is a 500+ par 4, ?.
My opinion, it's not worth the drive from south Calgary.

It is a nice golf course with some challenged holes. The view is beautiful and enjoyable.

I like the course but a bit challenging. It is so peaceful and lovely scenery. I usually walk but this course you definitely need a cart especially if it is hot.

Had a great time playing. Lots of challenges. Great shape and quick greens.

The pace of play was tortuous, after the fourth hole there were 4 groups on a par three. The only reason it went down to three groups after that, one of the groups in front of us quit after 12 holes. We quit after 14 holes, could no longer take the waiting in the rain. The Marshall did nothing to speed up play. Too many poor golfers packed too close together.

The course is clean & lots of natural terrain. The creek running through course will gladly take any golf balls you are wanting to get rid of. The first hole is the easiest.

Course was in excellent shape, very well groomed. Staff was friendly and the food was outstanding. Will definitely play again soon.

The course was in good shape and has the country feel to it where you never feel rushed but the pace for a Sunday wasn't bad

The greens were fast but you could not hold your approach shots the would land but run off the back,

The pace of play was excellent since it was only 8 degrees Celsius and raining. We still had a great time. The course is in great shape with the exception of a few greens which clearly need some work. They have added some trees along the first hole and done quite a bit of work to continuously upgrade the course. You can pay for 9 holes and play 12 which puts you back to the parking lot. Usually walk when playing 12 but ride for 18. Love the Tuesday specials and deals on Golf Now. Will definitely be back again.

It was a fun course to go...liked this place. Greens can be better.

Love this course. Challenging, target golf on some holes and room to bomb it on others. Great value for the money, especially through Golf Now. I would have never discovered this course if not for seeing it on GN..
The greens must have been damaged over the winter because I dont remember them being like this last year. The majority had white dead patches all over them to varying degrees. Some were downright barren. My only complaint was that no one in the pro shop let anyone know. If the greens are damaged okay that is understandable, but the golfer is going to find out any way after two holes so why not be professional and let people know when they check in. So I can say that's okay I am just glad to be golfing and not at work. Great to see a large Moose on the course about 15 yards off the fairway wish I would have brought my camera.