Golf Elm Ridge

Golf Elm Ridge's North course occupies land on Île Bizard, an island municipality within Montreal's western suburbs, where the Ottawa River widens before meeting the St. Lawrence. The course was designed by Mike Weir, the 2003 Masters champion and Canada's most accomplished professional golfer of his generation, working alongside Bill Gordon. Weir has pursued course design as a second career, bringing a player's perspective to routing and strategic choices, while Gordon has contributed architectural expertise to several Canadian projects. The layout takes advantage of the island's relatively flat terrain and mature tree cover, characteristics typical of courses built on former agricultural or wooded parcels in the Montreal region. Holes are shaped by corridors through established vegetation, with water features and wetlands likely influencing routing decisions given the site's proximity to the river system. The design reflects modern expectations for playability across skill levels while incorporating risk-reward options that reward thoughtful course management. Île Bizard remains primarily residential and agricultural, maintaining a quieter character compared to central Montreal despite its accessibility via bridge connections. The club serves both local membership and visiting golfers, operating within Quebec's relatively short golf season. The North course shares the property with additional holes, a common configuration at facilities seeking to maximize land use and provide variety for regular players.