Frequently Asked Questions

Golfaround is a non-intimidating, supportive fun environment that supports networking and socialization.

Membership in the Golfaround women’s golf leagues requires enrollment in a lesson program. A Level (I or II depending on skill level) is necessary in year one; then in subsequent years you have your choice of the programs offered.

Operating since 1997, our programs include golf lessons, league play and events at a variety of private, semi-private and public courses in and around Calgary. In addition, we also offer international travel to members and their spouses.

We offer a number of events including Play & Stay weekends, Mystery Bus Trip, tournaments, wind-ups, and international and national travel opportunities.

We play at over 35 courses in Calgary, including private, semi-private and public golf courses. A few in Calgary are: Cottonwood, Cochrane, D’Arcy Ranch, The Winston, Heather Glen, Valley Ridge and Heritage Pointe. We try to offer a variety of north, south, east and west courses each week.

The women’s golf lessons are planned in different areas of the city. We do try to place you at a location near where you live, however, the number of registrants and course/teaching professional availability dictates where lessons run.

The Levels offer 1 hour of instruction for 5 consecutive weeks with a meal prior to or following one of the lessons.

The Clinics offer  1 1/2 hours of instruction for 2 weeks and a meal prior to or following one of the lessons.

Both are group lessons and the ratio of instructor to students is 6:1. Instructors and groups remain consistent throughout the set of lessons.

We also offer “Spring Training” with lessons, golfing and fun in a sunny, warm location.

A weather day is planned and/or time is added on to the remaining dates.

If you miss a lesson and advise us, we do our best to offer you a make-up if possible.

Golfaround has an outstanding beginner golf program where you learn and play with beginners like yourself. We will ensure that you learn the things you need to know to feel comfortable on a golf course. Whether you have never touched a club or have been golfing for years, we have golf programs designed for women of all skill levels.

If you have only played nine holes, do not keep score, are brand new to the game, or just getting back into the game, you are probably a beginner golfer.

We do our best to offer golf clubs for your lessons but not for league play.

We offer a Beginner League which plays on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. The Intermediate Evening League has five choices each week — 2 on Monday, 2 on Tuesday, and 1 on Wednesday or Thursday. The Day League offers an 18 hole choice on Monday and Wednesday and a 9 hole choice Monday or Wednesday.

We are non-competitive and promote having fun while keeping the pace and playing “ready golf.” We don’t do any handicapping. We leave this up to you.

As a member you receive a schedule for the season. Booking your weekly golf game is done by using a booking link that is sent Monday mornings. You can book on your own or for yourself and one other member. We put you in a foursome, confirm your tee time and provide a starter at each league game. You just show up and pay your green fees.

Membership in the Golfaround women’s golf leagues does require enrollment in a lesson program. A Level (I or II depending on skill level) is necessary in year one; in subsequent years you can choose from any of the programs offered.

We get discounts at some of the courses we play. Mostly, we pay between $16 and $60 for nine holes.

No, you are guaranteed one round per week. You can play as little or as much as you like, and when and where you choose. You get the schedule for the season, and you only book when you can play.

Once you have requested a tee time, cancellations are frowned upon. If you have to cancel, doing so 24 – 48 hours in advance is acceptable but last minute cancellations or no shows will be charged a fee.

Most Calgary golf courses remain open regardless of inclement weather. If a course makes the decision to suspend play, we will inform you by e-mail.

We are a committed group and do make weather calls at the golf courses for both league play and lessons. As we are sure many Albertans can appreciate, weather at 4:00pm may not be an issue by 6:00pm and weather in one area of the city may not affect another area.

Many of our members register on their own and before long have made friends and found golfing partners. It’s a great way to meet other women.

Both lessons and league play are offered during the daytime and evenings. You can select your preference when you register.