Fee assistance for Golf
Recreation Fee Assistance Fee Assistance for Golf
Calgarians who have been approved for Recreation Fee Assistance (through Fair Entry) are eligible to save on green fees at City of Calgary golf courses.
Where you can use Recreation Fee Assistance
Click on a box to find more information.
2026 golf season has ended
All 2026 Fee Assistance for Golf rounds have expired.
- Unused 2026 rounds do not carry over to 2027.
- Fee Assistance for Golf do not apply to Off-season Golf, if it is offered.
If you are approved through Fair Entry and have a valid Recreation Fee Assistance account, return to this page by March 15, 2027. You will find details about the discount and how to submit your request at that time.
Get your Golf account ready for 2027
Fee Assistance for Golf is for individual use. Each person requesting the discount must have their own Golf account.
To get ready for the 2027 season:
- If you or a family member does not have a Golf account, you can create one now.
- If you already have an account, log in and make sure your contact information is up to date.
- For help creating or accessing an account, visit the how to book and cancel a tee time page.
- Before visiting a golf course to use the discount in 2027, make sure your request has been processed and you've received an email confirming your access.
In the meantime, visit calgary.ca/golf and check the Golf app for updates as we get ready for the 2027 season.
See you next season!
Discount on golf green fees
Fee Assistance for Golf gives you discounted green fees for tee times after 2 p.m., seven days a week, at all City golf courses.
Get up to 10 discounted rounds per golf season. Each time you use the discounted rate, a round is deducted from your 10-round seasonal balance.
Discount rules
- Tee times are subject to availability. All standard booking rules apply.
- Discounted rounds are available for regular public play after 2 p.m. only. They cannot be used for tournaments or advance group bookings.
Fee Assistance for Golf:
- Is for individual use only and may not be shared or transferred.
- Is valid for the current season only. Unused rounds do not carry over to future seasons. Access ends on Oct. 31 or when courses close for the season, whichever comes first.
- Can't be combined with any other discounts or promotions.
- Misuse may result in the suspension or revocation of discount access, at the discretion of Golf Management.
What is one round?
One round is:
- 18 holes or Twilight 18
- 9 holes or Twilight 9
Two 9-hole rounds played on the same day count as two rounds.
How to access Fee Assistance for Golf
Once you’re approved for Recreation Fee Assistance through Fair Entry, you need to complete a Fee Assistance for Golf request.
Fee Assistance for Golf requests will reopen in 2027.
Booking a tee time and checking in
You can book tee times that start after 2 p.m.
When you check in:
- Ask for the Fee Assistance for Golf rate
- Show a valid photo ID*.
*Your ID must match the name on your golf account.
If your Fair Entry expires during the season
Any remaining rounds will be temporarily locked.
You can unlock your remaining rounds by renewing your Recreation Fee Assistance through Fair Entry and resubmitting your fee assistance for golf request.
Rain checks
Rain checks for Fee Assistance for Golf rounds follow standard golf rain check practices, with a few limits.
- If weather stops you from finishing your round, clubhouse staff may offer a rain check at their discretion.
- Rain checks are issued only for the amount you paid out of pocket.
- Once you tee off, your discounted round counts as used and cannot be added back to your balance.
- If issued, a Twilight 18 round is treated as a 9-hole rain check.
- Rain checks are not available for Twilight 9 rounds.