The Mickelson National Golf Club in Calgary, Canada opened in summer 2020 after 13 years of development by the Windmill Golf Group. The course was originally intended to be a collaboration between Johnny Miller and Stephen Ames called the Copithorne Club, but was later taken over by the Phil Mickelson Design team in 2014. The course is part of a community development called Harmony, which will eventually include close to 4,000 houses on 1,750 acres. The course is currently open to the public but will become private as membership grows. The 10th hole, a par four with a split fairway separated by a bunker, and the 16th hole, a short par four with a significant drop from tee to green, have received praise. The course also features a unique area called “the abyss,” which includes three par three holes in a horseshoe shape meant to resemble a natural sand bunker. It is hoped that the Canadian Open will be held at the course in the future.

Mickelson National Golf Club is a stunning course set against the backdrop of the western foothills. With its raw, natural aesthetic, the course seamlessly blends in with the surrounding landscape, offering golfers a true escape to the freedom of wide-open spaces. As you play through the 18 holes, you’ll be treated to iconic prairie vistas and glimpses of wild horses roaming the landscape. The course boasts brilliant routing, water features, and elevation changes, providing both a challenge and a sense of playful fellowship. Designed with creative shot-making and multi-option tee complexes in mind, the Mickelson National Golf Club invites players to push the frontier of their game. And with warm western hospitality and a unique use of land, shaping the course amongst memorable and majestic landscapes, a round at Mickelson National is an experience not to be missed.