Royal Montreal Golf Club

The Royal Montreal Golf Club
AbbreviationRMGC
Formation4 November 1873 (1873-11-04)
TypePrivate
Location
  • 25 South Ridge, Île Bizard, Quebec
AffiliationsRoyal Canadian Golf Association
Websitermgc.org

The Royal Montreal Golf Club (French: Le Club de Golf Royal Montréal) is a private golf course located on Île Bizard that has existed since 1873. It is the second-oldest golf club in North America, (the oldest being The Savannah Golf Club, in Savannah, Georgia, USA; established in 1794) and the oldest in continuous existence. The club has occupied its current location since 1959, and features 45 holes across three courses. Founded in Montreal in 1873 by eight men led by Alexander Dennistoun. In 1884, Permission was granted by Queen Victoria to use the royal prefix. The club celebrated its 150-year anniversary in 2023.

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