As golf continues to shed its reputation as a sport of exclusion, SCOREGolf has made the decision to disqualify any clubs that are not gender inclusive in their membership policies from eligibility for the Top 100. The game is not yet where it needs to be on this matter, but it is getting there, and we are evolving with it.
– Jordan Bitove, Publisher of SCOREGolf
Full Breakdown of Rankings: 100-91 | 90 – 81 | 80 – 71 | 70 – 61 | 60 – 51 | 50 – 41 | 40 – 31 | 30 – 21 | 20 – 11 | 10 – 1 |
100. Northern Bear
PUBLIC
Sherwood Park, Alta.
Jack Nicklaus, 2002
SG Rating: 7.5272
2022 Rank: 70
A Jack Nicklaus Signature course featuring fairways that blend seamlessly with tall trees and several lakes, Northern Bear is this year’s Top 100 bubble course. Long a popular pick for public golfers around Edmonton, the course is subtle and enjoyable.
99. Kananaskis Country – Mt. Lorette
PUBLIC
Kananaskis, Alta.
Robert Trent Jones, 1984 (Gary Browning)
SG Rating: 7.5278
2022 Rank: 96
The Mt. Lorette course at Kananaskis Country has yo-yoed on recent lists and is now in the 99th spot. Its gorgeous Rocky Mountain setting is no doubt the layout’s defining quality, though Lorette’s playability helps it score high on fun factor.
98. Beaconsfield
PRIVATE
Point Claire, Que.
Stanley Thompson, 1939 (Jeff Mingay)
SG Rating: 7.5288
2022 Rank: 100
An original Willie Park Junior design that was overhauled by Stanley Thompson and restored by Jeff Mingay, Beaconsfield is a well-regarded course that requires pinpoint accuracy. The signature 15th, backed by a 30-foot rock wall, is appropriately called Gibraltar.
97. Cataraqui
PRIVATE
Kingston, Ont.
Stanley Thompson, 1917 (Doug Carrick)
SG Rating: 7.5297
2022 Rank: 94
Cataraqui, near Lake Ontario in south Kingston, is sometimes plagued by conditioning issues, but its Stanley Thompson design is of high quality and the course has one of the best sets of par 3s in Canada. Like all Thompson courses, the bunkering here is fascinating.
96. Priddis Greens – Hawk
PRIVATE
Priddis, Alta.
Bill Newis, 1985 (Wade Horrocks)
SG Rating: 7.5321
2022 Rank: 114
The Hawk Course at Priddis Greens, designed by Bill Newis on spectacular property, struts its best stuff in the middle of the round where elevation changes amid the foothills of the Alberta Rockies dominate the routing.
95. Oakdale – Homenuik, Knudson
PRIVATE
Toronto, Ont.
Stanley Thompson/Robbie Robinson, 1929/1957 (Ian Andrew)
SG Rating: 7.5330
2022 Rank: N/R
The two nines that largely comprised the club’s composite course for the 2023 RBC Canadian Open, Oakdale’s Homenuik and Knudson layouts complement one another. Stanley Thompson’s Homenuik nine is hillier while Robbie Robinson’s Knudson nine is subtle. Ian Andrew did yeoman’s work improving the overall layout.
94. Eagle Ranch
PUBLIC
Invermere, B.C.
Bill Robinson, 2000
SG Rating: 7.5358
2022 Rank: 85
Bill Robinson’s Eagle Ranch is a lovely resort course with some cool holes built along ancient bluffs overlooking the Columbia River. Sandwiched between the Rocky and Purcell Mountain ranges, the picturesque layout navigates meandering creeks and streams.
93. Kawartha
PRIVATE
Peterborough, Ont.
Stanley Thompson, 1938 (Ian Andrew)
SG Rating: 7.5369
2022 Rank: 120
Stanley Thompson was given some amazing parcels of land to work with and that was certainly the case at Peterborough, Ont.’s Kawartha. The course moves brilliantly and its bunkering is sensational. As he often does, Thompson gives and takes with his par-3 holes at this course.
92. Predator Ridge – Predator
PUBLIC
Vernon, B.C.
Les Furber, 1991
SG Rating: 7.5370
2022 Rank: 90
Les Furber didn’t hold back when designing the original course at Predator Ridge. The thrilling layout relies on heavy elevation changes, pot bunkers, rollicking greens and wispy fescue to overload the golfer’s senses. It’s a fun ride and checks in at 92 on this year’s list.
91. Northumberland Links
PUBLIC
Pugwash, N.S.
Bill Robinson, 1988 (Christine Fraser)
SG Rating: 7.5411
2022 Rank: NR
Nova Scotia’s Northumberland Links, the ocean-side design by Bill Robinson, makes its Top 100 debut after Hurricane Fiona destroyed trees that had choked fairways and obstructed views. With the hardwoods gone, the course has improved. Its vistas are complemented by excellent green complexes.