Golf at Royal Mayfair
At the heart of it all sits a timeless golf course, prepared to withstand the next 100 years.
TOP 100 GOLF COURSES IN CANADA
Royal Mayfair is consistently ranked among the top 100 golf courses in Canada and—as a past host of both the Canadian Open and Canadian Women’s Open—it’s proven to be the top club of choice for major professional championships hosted in Edmonton.
With a delicate balance of strategy and playability, Royal Mayfair is fun for everyone—regardless of skill level.
“One of only several Canadian golfing societies with the ‘Royal’ prefix and its splendid course is certainly worthy of such a regal club.”
— Top100golfcourses.com
DESIGNED BY THE BEST
The original Mayfair course was designed by J. Munro Hunter, a giant Scotsman known for his prodigious length off the tee. “The course, as laid out, was pretty straight forward,” wrote Shirley Graham in the club’s history. It didn’t take long for the club to recognize it would have to make some changes to elevate the course if it wanted to live up to its full potential.
In 1927, the club turned to Stanley Thompson, Canada’s best-known designer, who was responsible for several of Alberta’s top courses, including the Jasper Park Lodge and Banff Springs. Thompson heavily renovated Mayfair over several seasons, creating more bunkers, reshaping greens, and rerouting holes.
In 1988, the club voted in favour of hiring Les Furber to lead yet another extensive renovation of the course.
However, Thompson’s hallmarks—including bold bunkering and challenging corridors—persist, testing the best golfer while allowing the mid-handicapper to enjoy their round.
In recent years, Royal Mayfair has retained Doug Carrick to help create a restoration plan for the club.
PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT
With a 265-yard range, two chipping greens, an expansive putting green, and a warmup green, Royal Mayfair has everything you need to level up your game.
Plus, our coaching team remains unrivaled within Edmonton.
The team is led by Mike Belbin, a two-time winner of the PGA of Canada Assistants Championship, whose instruction has been featured in SCOREGolf.
Our professional staff uses the latest in technology—including trackMan to help you shave shots off your game.
At Royal Mayfair, progress doesn’t end with the golf season.
Our indoor simulators offer members the opportunity to continue practicing—even competing—throughout the winter.
TRULY TIMELESS
100 years of excellence
A great course only rises to the top after 100 years because it continues to tap into a golfer’s imagination and outpace their expectations. That’s exactly why Royal Mayfair is still vital and significant—nearly 100 years after Stanley Thompson renovated the club’s initial design.
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THE BEST OF THE BEST
The course at our core
Conditioning is always impressive at Royal Mayfair, meaning every time you, your friends, or your guests tee it up, you’ll experience the best golf has to offer. No detail is spared—that’s what our members expect, and that’s what we deliver, day after day, year after year.
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Visitor Details
PACE OF PLAY
Royal Mayfair expects all rounds to be played in 4 hours or less. Please play efficiently and make efforts to help your playing partners do the same.
Dress Code
Attire should be neat, tailored and consistent with the standards of a high-end club.
Approved Attire:
- Tailored pants, golf shorts, skirts, and golf dresses
- Collared shirts
- Hooded sweaters (no external pockets and/or large logos)
Prohibited Attire:
- Backwards hats
- Clothing showing midriff
- Denim
- Cargo pants/shorts
- Clothing with large numbers, offensive slogans, or graphics
- “Hoodies” with external pockets and/or large logos
- Leggings (unless accompanied by skirts/skorts)
Approved Attire:
- Golf attire
- Sundresses & cocktail dresses
- Denim (if clean & untorn)
Prohibited Attire:
- Hats worn inside dining areas (exception for women)
- Ripped, tattered, or overly worn clothing
- Cargo shorts/pants, cut-offs
- Clothing with large numbers, offensive slogans, or graphics
- Leggings (Unless accompanied by skirts/skorts)
Dress code is relaxed (but encouraged) for young children.
MOBILE DEVICES
The mobile device policy is intended to ensure all members enjoy the relaxed atmosphere of a club environment.
Subject to the following which include certain permitted areas, the use of all mobile devices, including cell phones is prohibited whether on the course, in the golf shop and surrounding area, on the practice facilities and surrounding areas, or in all common areas of the clubhouse. This includes music played from any mobile or music playing device. Audible mobile device use is only permitted inside the phone rooms on the main floor of the clubhouse, locker rooms, and the parking lot. Mobile device cameras are strictly prohibited inside locker rooms. Mobile devices are to be set to vibrate while on club property. Email and texting is permitted anywhere on club property. While cell phones may be used in the parking lot, please do not disturb tee boxes and green areas. Audible mobile device use is allowed in a medical emergency.
