Golf Elm Ridge

Golf Elm Ridge's South course occupies land on Île Bizard, an island municipality within Montreal's western reaches where the Ottawa River widens into Lac des Deux Montagnes. The course was designed by Mike Weir, the 2003 Masters champion and Ontario native, working with Bill Gordon. Weir's involvement in course design has included several projects across Canada, and this layout reflects a contemporary approach to routing and strategic options suited to the relatively flat terrain common to the Montreal archipelago. The property features mature tree corridors and water features that come into play on several holes, typical of courses built on former agricultural or riverine land in this region. The design emphasizes playability across different skill levels while incorporating risk-reward decisions through green complexes and hazard placement. Île Bizard's setting provides views across open water and maintains a quieter, more residential character compared to Montreal's urban core, located roughly twenty kilometers to the east. Golf Elm Ridge operates as a semi-private facility, offering both membership and daily-fee access. The South course is part of a larger golf complex on the island, which has developed as a recreational destination for Montreal-area golfers seeking variety in course options. The layout takes advantage of natural drainage patterns and established vegetation, creating distinct playing corridors without dramatic elevation change. Conditioning and maintenance standards align with expectations for modern Canadian courses serving both local members and visiting players throughout the season.