Blue Course
Ile Bizard, Québec, CA


Blue, at Royal Montreal, is where Canadian championship golf found its footing. Carved into the landscape of Île Bizard, it is a mature parkland layout reflecting the strategic principles of the early 20th century. Originally designed by Albert Murray, Blue has undergone subtle refinements over time, retaining its classic character. Its relatively tight fairways, subtly contoured greens, and strategic bunkering reward thoughtful play more than brute power. It’s a course that favors those who can shape the ball, and navigate the clever doglegs that define many holes. The Blue course hosted the Canadian Open multiple times, most recently in 2014, etching its name into the annals of the sport in this country. While perhaps not a fixture in global discussions of course architecture, Blue is held in high esteem within Canadian golfing circles. Royal Montreal's membership is steeped in tradition, and the club prides itself on upholding the values of the game. You might also find members and guests alike enjoying the club’s famed pea soup, a comforting and historical staple after a round.
Public courses closest to Blue at Royal Montreal Golf Club.
Royal Montreal Golf Club is reached most directly through Montréal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), a twenty-five-minute drive east of the island sanctuary. The route west traces the northern shore of the St. Lawrence, crossing onto Île Bizard via a low bridge that marks the transition from urban sprawl to wooded seclusion. Here, on this quiet island northwest of the city, the oldest golf club in North America reveals itself not with fanfare but with understated gates and tree-lined fairways that have welcomed members since 1873 - a discreet arrival befitting a club that has never needed to announce its pedigree.

FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Blue was designed by Dick Wilson and Rees Jones.
Blue at Royal Montreal Golf Club is listed as private on Course Vaults; guest access is typically restricted.
Par at Blue is 70.
Blue plays 7,158 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Blue is 140.
Blue is a 18-hole course.