Royal Montreal Golf Club
Photograph
Royal Montreal Golf Club, Montreal, QC, composite, 1882
Notman & Sandham
1919-1920, 20th century
Silver salts on glass – Gelatin dry plate process
20.5 x 25.4 cm
Purchase from Associated Screen News Ltd.
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© McCord Museum
More archival photos of Royal Montreal Golf Club at Montreal’s McCord Museum
It is generally agreed that the Royal Montreal Golf Club is the oldest golf club in North America, having been founded in 1873. In that year, a group of eight gentlemen sat in a Montreal dockside office and formed the Montreal Golf Club. Eleven years later, in 1884, permission was granted by Queen Victoria to use the “Royal” prefix.
The first golf course was a 9-hole layout on Fletcher’s Field, part of Mount Royal Park, which was shared by the red-coated golfers and other citizens relaxing in what was then the outskirts of Montreal.
In 1896, the club moved to Dixie, in the parish of Dorval just west of Montreal, where it remained until the pressures of urban growth again dictated a decision to move. The clubhouse at Dixie is now the Queen of Angels Academy for Girls.
The last move was to Ile Bizard in 1959, where 45 holes were constructed. The Club has been host to the Canadian Open nine times and is proud to host the 2007 Presidents Cup September 24-30, 2007.
See an early photo of Montreal Golf Club members playing on Fletcher’s Field on Mount Royal.
Comments
Comment from Helen Mc Namara
Date: September 27, 2006, 11:45 am
I would like some information re visitors playing at Royal Montreal Golf Club. As I cannot find the phone number on the website, i am trying this method instead.
My father-in-law is an avid golfer and is member at a number of clubs in Ireland. He will be visiting us in October and would like to play golf while he is here.
Could you please let me know if it is possible for visitors to play at your club, and if so, what they should bring with them, and any other specific requirements?
Thank you for your help with this.
Helen Mc Namara.
Comment from admin
Date: October 2, 2006, 8:58 am
Hi Helen,
Thanks for your comment!
RMGC is a private club so the best way for your father-in-law to play there is to ask the Secretary of his club in Ireland if they can introduce him as a guest.
The only other way is to be invited by a member.
Hope this helps.
Ron Foreman
Comment from Tom Moryson
Date: December 11, 2006, 11:44 am
I’m trying to get in touch with Mr. Bob Hogarth the head professional at Royal Montreal Golf Club. Would you be so kind to forward me his pro shop phone number and his email address please. My name is Tom Moryson and I’m a member of the British Columbia Professional Golfers Association. He may also reach me toll free at 1-800-663-0992.
Thank you and regards.
Tom Moryson
Comment from Ron
Date: December 16, 2006, 4:11 pm
Tom,
Call Bob at the RMGC: 514-626-3977
Comment from Stanley Bush
Date: May 18, 2007, 7:15 am
I am a longstanding member of the Royal Cinques Ports Golf Club in Deal, Kent, England which, as you may know, has reciprocal privileges with the Royal Montreal Golf Club. I plan to be in Montreal from July 10-12 and would like to make arrangements to play golf at RMCG, preferably on the blue course, on July 12. I would like to have a couple of guests join me. Please advise by emailed reply as to the most appropriate procedures for me to follow to make these arrangements. Thank you for prompt attention to this. Stan Bush
Comment from Ron
Date: May 18, 2007, 7:43 am
Hi Stan,
Thanks for your comment!
I believe the best way for you to arrange to play golf at Royal Montreal is to ask your Club Secretary to write to The Royal Montreal Golf Club Secretary requesting a starting time on your preferred date.
This is the address to write to:
Royal Montreal Golf Club
25 South Ridge Road,
Ile Bizard, Quebec,
Canada, H9E 1B3
Att’n: The Secretary
Tel: (514) 626-3977
Fax: (514) 620-5304
Email: golf at rmgc dot org
If times are available yours will be confirmed in writing and you will bring the document with you to Royal Montreal in July.
I’m sure there is a lot of demand this year because of the publicity surrounding the Presidents Cup so I suggest you send the request off as soon as you can. Send the request by email or fax to speed the process.
Comment from Scott Allen
Date: September 2, 2007, 11:22 am
To The Board of Directors
Royal Montreal Golf Club
RE: Garth Allen 1919 – 2007
As you are aware, my father passed away recently and had been a member of the club for many years but, due to lingering illness, had been forced to resign his membership.
On his death, the Board, as a special circumstance, approved having the flag flown at half-mast in recognition of my father. I cannot even begin to express my gratitude and that of our family at this gesture on behalf of the club and membership. I know that my father would have been deeply touched. Hios love of golf and the Royal Montreal Golf Club was profound and our family is deeply touched by this heartfelt gesture.
Please accept my sincere appreciation for your thoughtfulness and kindness in honoring Garth Allen.
Sincerely
Scott Allen
Waterloo, Ontario
Comment from eric
Date: September 25, 2007, 6:16 pm
hi
i want to buy a new ball with royal montreal logo and a new ball with president cup logo … is it possible?
if you can i pay with a credit card a wou’ll ship at my adress.if its possible with an autograph of tiger.may be a dream,,,but
thank you very much eric
Comment from lt1218
Date: January 5, 2009, 12:18 pm
I am trying to get in touch with Scott Allen, Garth’s son, we are acquaintances from the Travel Agency days and lost touch. I want to tell him that someone he was very familiar with has passed away. Please give him my email address if you could.
Thanks for any assistance,
Lori T
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