Brief
Assiniboine Golf Club Offers 18‑Hole Experience on Nine‑Hole Course
The Winnipeg‑area course uses two greens per fairway and alternate tees to give golfers an 18‑hole feel.
By Felo News Desk · Published
As the 2026 golf season draws to a close, the Winnipeg Free Press details how Assiniboine Golf Club creates an 18‑hole experience on its nine‑hole layout.
What happened
Assiniboine Golf Club, located near the CF‑5 fighter‑jet training area on Ness, operates a nine‑hole course that mimics an 18‑hole round. The club achieves this by providing two greens per fairway and by using alternate tee locations for the back‑nine play‑through. The third hole, a long par‑5, features a “double green” – golfers use the right‑hand green on the first circuit and the left‑hand green on the return, effectively turning the nine holes into eighteen.
What the reports add
The article notes that the course is flat and walks easily around nearby Deer Lodge Curling Club and the St. James Civic Centre. While the club maintains a sizable clubhouse with comfortable furnishings, it no longer offers full food service; snacks and beverages are available only at the pro shop desk. Golf carts are present but are not essential unless a player has mobility concerns.
What was said
Writer Ryan Desjarlais describes the layout: “The third hole has a quirky double green… making the nine‑hole course into an 18‑hole affair.” He also warns that the first hole’s sand traps sit at typical landing zones for average hitters and that the green is bordered by bush, urging golfers to avoid overpowering their approach shots.
How it came about
Assiniboine Golf Club’s design reflects a long‑standing effort to maximize playability on limited land. The club’s proximity to the former airport runway and the CF‑5 jet training area has become a local landmark for visitors seeking the course. Earlier Felo coverage of regional golf events, such as the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, highlighted the growing interest in innovative course designs across Canada, providing context for Assiniboine’s unique approach.
Key facts
- Assiniboine Golf Club uses two greens per fairway and alternate tees to create an 18‑hole experience on a nine‑hole layout. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The third hole features a double green, with the right green used on the front nine and the left on the back nine. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The clubhouse offers tables and furnishings but no full food service; snacks are sold at the pro desk. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The course is flat, walking distance from Deer Lodge Curling Club and St. James Civic Centre. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Golf carts are available but not required unless a player has mobility issues. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Assiniboine golf links as easy as spelling… Assiniboine”
