Royal Montreal Golf Club

Blue Course holds a significant place in Quebec golf. It is the oldest golf club in North America. Located in Île-Bizard, in the Quebec region, this course is set within a wooded park where playing lines are drawn between trees, bunkers, and water features. It should be presented not merely as a destination, but as a unique Canadian golf experience, defined by its history, architectural choices, relationship with the landscape, and the decisions it demands of the player. The Round selects Blue Course for its architectural, historical, and territorial value within the World Golf Atlas. Blue Course is located in Île-Bizard, in the Quebec region, Canada. The course unfolds within a wooded park where playing lines are delineated between trees, bunkers, and water features. This geographical understanding must be complemented by details on the exact nature of the soil, altitude, predominant exposure, winds, vegetation, visible landscapes, and the influence of seasons on playing conditions.

Founded in 1873, Royal Montreal moved to Île-Bizard in 1959, where Dick Wilson designed the Blue Course. Rees Jones later led major renovations.

The course utilizes its parkland environment to shape angles, obstacles, and green approaches. The course features 18 holes, with a par of 70, and measures approximately 6500 meters from the championship tees.

Royal Montreal is North America’s oldest golf club and a Presidents Cup and Canadian Open venue.