Golf Courses in Canada

Based on recent search results, the number of golf courses or facilities in Canada is typically cited as being among the highest globally, often ranked third after the USA and Japan. However, the precise number can vary depending on the source and definition used (e.g., businesses, facilities, courses, member clubs).

Global Rankings (2022–2024): Sources like GolfPlayed, Golf Monthly, and Leading Courses list Canada with 2,530 to 2,633 golf courses.

Golf Facilities Count: Top 100 Golf Courses and SCOREGolf mention 2,363 to 2,436 golf facilities in Canada, noting that a significant portion (around 37–39%) are 9-hole courses.

Industry Businesses: IBISWorld reported 2,048 businesses in the Golf Courses & Country Clubs industry in Canada as of 2024.

Member Clubs: Golf Canada (as of March 2025) represents 1,505 member clubs, which is a subset of the total number of courses.

Therefore, while the exact count fluctuates, most sources place the number of golf courses or facilities in Canada somewhere between approximately 2,300 and 2,700.