Presidents Cup 2007

Comment from Natalia Stewart
Date: October 19, 2006, 7:30 pm

Can you tell me if there is any special transportation laid on for tourament from Montreal,if not what would be the easiest way for me to get to the course. I am coming from overseas and staying at the Meridan in Montreal, near the old section.
Thank you.

Comment from Ron
Date: November 1, 2006, 7:00 pm

Hi Natalia,
I have posted some information about transportation to and from the Presidents Cup next September under the menu item Accessibility, Transportation, and Parking. I will post more information as it becomes available.
Ron

Comment from David Biggs
Date: January 13, 2007, 2:37 pm

I have tickets for the event where might I find PARK & RIDES

Comment from Bev Leadbeater
Date: January 20, 2007, 6:25 pm

Location of shuttles for the President’s Cup.

Is there any indication yet where those shuttle locations might be situated. I have President’s Cups tickets for the whole week but am now booking hotel rooms and would like to possibly know where those might be as far as approximate proximity.

Thank you

Bev Leadbeater

Comment from Suzanne Bradley
Date: February 5, 2007, 12:36 am

I too am booking hotel rooms for the week of the President’s Cup and would like to know where the shuttle locations will be. I was planning to travel to Montreal by train and take a shuttle to the course. As I am travelling with an 75 year old gentleman I would like to be as close as possible to the shuttles. Thank you.

Suzanne Bradley

Comment from Jacqueline Crosby
Date: February 18, 2007, 4:59 pm

I am also going to the tournament and would like information when available on location of shuttles so I can book hotel rooms for my mother and I.

Thanks.

Jacqueline Crosby

Comment from Lee-Ann Hodgson
Date: February 19, 2007, 11:35 am

I too have tickets and would like to know about your shuttle service, also hotels close by.

Comment from Cec Williams
Date: February 20, 2007, 8:20 am

Where on the WEST side of Montreal could one park and catch a shuttle to the golf course on the final day (Sunday). Looking forward to receiving this information. Thank you.

Comment from Ron
Date: March 2, 2007, 5:36 pm

Most parking will be located on a hydro electric transmission right-of-way paralleling boul de Salaberry shown on the map above. Boul. de Salaberry is located parallel and north of highway 40 and it runs both east and west of boul. St. Jean which is the principal route to the Royal Montreal Golf Club from the island of Montreal.

Shuttle buses will transport spectators back and forth to the club. The Royal Montreal Golf Club is situated to the north west approximately 8 kilometers (5 miles). Downtown Montreal is situated to the South East approximately 25 kilometers (15 miles). We’ll have more information as the event nears.

Comment from Sarah Callaghan
Date: April 11, 2007, 2:21 pm

What is considered a premium ticket? You say that premium ticket holders can drive to Ile Bizard but could you please clarify that statement.
Thank you.

Comment from Ron
Date: April 11, 2007, 4:07 pm

Hi Sarah,
I’m going to reword that phrase because it’s not clear who can park on the island.
I suggest you call 1-877-PREZ-CUP (773-9287) to get that information.
Hope that helps!
Ron

Comment from Airlie
Date: May 7, 2007, 9:01 pm

Do you have any schedules yet for train or bus from downtown Montreal to a shuttle pick up point? Thank you.

Comment from ckt
Date: May 30, 2007, 9:54 am

It’s now just 4 months from the Tournament. Surely there is some downtown train/bus schedule available?! People like to plan ahead… I have tickets and hotel reservations and would like to have my transportation plans mapped out. thank you.

Comment from Joe
Date: July 17, 2007, 2:47 pm

What public transportation will be available from downtown Montreal to a shuttle pick up point? I would like to avoid a rental car. Thank you

Comment from Gulzar
Date: August 1, 2007, 12:37 am

How far is Chateau Vaudreuil from the golf course?
If one were to take Metro from Downtown Montreal, is there
a station anywhere close by and then take the shuttle?
Thank you.

Comment from Ron
Date: August 1, 2007, 5:57 am

Gulzar,
The Chateau Vaudreuil is 25 km (15 miles) from the golf course.
There is no Metro station anywhere close to the shuttle stops?

Comment from Frank
Date: August 13, 2007, 2:55 pm

I find it incomprehensible that no shuttle service from the downtown core will be provided. I would have thought that it would have been a prudent measure to have this in place considering our global concern to help the environment. It would also have helped alleviate congestion in and around the golf course and would be of considerable service to the fans. I sincerely hope someone there comes to their senses and sees the benefits of providing shuttle service.

Comment from Ron
Date: August 13, 2007, 3:35 pm

Frank,
Some hotels may provide this shuttle service; I suggest you check with your hotel.
Ron

Comment from Kevin
Date: August 13, 2007, 10:07 pm

Are taxis able to drop ticket holders at the main entrance? Could you please clarify the $15 shuttle bus fee. Is it each way, each day or per person for the duration of the tournament? Are the shuttles continuous throughout the day? What time is the first tee off time each day and what time does the shuttle service commence?

Comment from Ron
Date: August 14, 2007, 9:22 am

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for your comment at http://www.royalmontrealgolfclub.info. Great questions!
I have posted new information about taxis here: http://royalmontrealgolfclub.info/?page_id=96.
I have clarified the shuttle bus info here: http://royalmontrealgolfclub.info/?page_id=51.
The parking fee is $15 per car, per day; the shuttle transportation is free.
Tee off times will be posted here: http://royalmontrealgolfclub.info/?page_id=94 as soon as the PGA announces them.

Ron

Comment from suepardy
Date: August 14, 2007, 12:51 pm

Hi We have had our tickets booked for the past two years and have a hotel booked ,Quality Inn ,av du parc. We have been waiting to get some news re shuttles online but as of yet ,this it the first I have gotten close to some info. We could not wait to book a hotel any longer as some of the hotels that were mentioned on the Presidents Cup web page have already been booked or are quite expensive.
How do we get to the golf course for the tournament from our hotel.The Hotel has no info either. How much is it per day . We have never been to Montreal and are quite excited about it but do not want to get there and not get in. That is not acceptable when you have bought a weekly pass. Please send some info ASAP. Thanks

Comment from Ron
Date: August 14, 2007, 1:06 pm

Hi Sue,

Thanks for your comment.

Your best bet may be to rent a car. If your ticket doesn’t include parking you can park it and take the shuttle.

Another less flexible option, depending on train schedules, is to take the train and take a taxi to the course from the train station.

A third option is to ask your hotel if they can provide transportation to the course; they may have several guests there for the tournament.

Ron

Comment from suepardy
Date: August 14, 2007, 1:12 pm

Hi,
Can you tell me how far the train is from Quality Inn Av Du Parc, and can you get weekly passesfor the train. Also what train would you take to get to the shuttle. I hope that the directions will be easy. We have never been to montreal and have had our Presidents Cup tickets for two years ,before the hotel package deals had started. Therefore we had to try to find a hotel ourselves which has not been an easy feat. We have not been sent our tickets yet so I hope that there will be info on travel to the site included. If you have any feedback it would be appreciated.
Sue

Comment from Jim
Date: August 27, 2007, 9:06 pm

I am staying at the Sheraton Le Centre. Can you provide me the best route to the shuttle area please. Is there a train? How much might a taxi be?

Comment from Mark Bradbury
Date: September 3, 2007, 6:04 pm

No shuttle from downtown? Incredibly short sighted guys. Taxi? 21 miles and 30,000 people trying to get one at the same time? You’ve got to be kidding. First time in Canada for the President’s Cup? Wrong…first and last I expect…

Comment from Dave
Date: September 11, 2007, 12:37 am

Staging a first-rate international event such as this with a third-rate (or non-existent) transportation plan is a disgrace to paying golf fans (locals, and especially tourists). Any type of shuttle service from the downtown core to the course is essential. Organizers and the RCGA – which could have contracted out this service and generated revenue to further develop golf in Canada – missed the boat to the detriment of ticket-purchasing fans. Please tell me when you are going to correct this egregious oversight. Also, if anyone is planning to organize a shuttle of their own, please post plans here. I need space for two on Fri., 28th.

Comment from Glenn
Date: September 11, 2007, 1:40 pm

I’m still not clear regarding the shuttle from the parking on de Salaberry. Can one get a taxi from a hotel to the parking on de Salaberry and then travel on the free shuttle or does one have to pay the parking fee to access the shuttle?

Comment from Ron
Date: September 11, 2007, 1:57 pm

Glenn,
The shuttle is free; you can take a cab to the parking lot and take the shuttle without paying the $15.
Cabs can travel to the course: http://royalmontrealgolfclub.info/?page_id=96.

Comment from Gary
Date: September 11, 2007, 2:00 pm

I have weekly golf passes and am staying in Old Montreal. I’m also trying to figure out transportation plans from downtown. Would prefer not to have the hassle of renting and parking the car for the week. Connected with several major hotels downtown thinking they would definitely have a line on a bus or shuttle but no luck there. I can’t believe this is not covered in the presidents cup plans. Organizers take note, it’s not too late to arrange a bus service from downtown for designated times throughout the day. High demand for sure and it would very much please your paying golf fans. If anyone is organizing anything, please post it, I also need space for two throughout the week.

Comment from Martina Smith
Date: September 14, 2007, 8:03 pm

I hope to travel out to the golf on Thurs and Fri, Is anyone interested in sharing transportation.
I have not booked my accommodation yet

Comment from tony
Date: September 20, 2007, 1:54 pm

Can I park my 32 foot motorhome at the designated parking spot for the shuttle bus? If not where can I park it?

Comment from Gaétan
Date: September 24, 2007, 8:11 pm

I’m coming from Laval ferry to Ile Bizard usually. What are my options now. Is the ferry Lava to the island is possible. If not what do you suggest.

Thank you Gaétan

Comment from Steve
Date: September 28, 2007, 7:12 pm

if you are coming from out of town. I would stay away. period! This is the worst run sporting event I have ever attended. We lef the hilton airport near PET (12 KM) away at 8:45 an on friday and we didn’t enter the grounds until 12:45 pm due to nightmarish traffic, and shuttle service. These people do not know how to put on an event. I understand there is 10,000 more people per day on the weekend. We plan to leave at 4:00 for the 7:17 am tee-times tommorow. Maybe I should ride my bike

Comment from Bonnie
Date: September 29, 2007, 10:40 pm

The parking and the shuttle were fine and punctual but there are next to no signs to get back to the shuttle
once leaving the tournament. Also on another topic, since cell phones are not allowed it would have been
nice to have pay phones in more than just one place.

Comment from John
Date: October 1, 2007, 8:49 am

I almost stayed away based on Steve’s comments. Sure glad I didn’t.
I was there for Sunday, and traffic was non-existent coming from the west, and I think we waited about two mins for the bus.
I thought it was organized great!

Comment from CKT
Date: October 2, 2007, 10:14 am

the organization was quite poor (as pointed out NUMEROUS times earlier) coming from downtown Montreal which is where most visitors (non-Canadian, non-West of Montrealers familiar w/ the area) were going to stay. Great course and decent concession set-up (i’ve seen worse) but just plain rotten planning on getting to the course…. The shuttles on Friday a.m. around 11 (it took over an hour of public transportation to get there) were not there. Luckily found a cab and some shared transportation for Sat a.m.

Friday night exit was horrible as few cabs were at site and that pick up point was far removed from the shuttles. about a 1.5-2 hour schoolbus shuttle ride to W Montreal, Airport and downtown venues. Terrible.

A flat out F on the location-logistics/transportation.

Ron, I feel for you as you have tried to be most helpful, but whoever was in charge should be fired

Comment from CKT
Date: October 2, 2007, 10:43 am

I would add that next time I attend an event like this, I will spend a GREAT DEAL MORE TIME on logistics, have to take part of the blame myself, but as one poster above points out, IT IS UP TO THE SITE to try and provide accessibility and convenience, which is where Montreal, the PGA, the RCGA failed in their respective roles. If you are promoting your city/ your event, you should pay MUCH greater attention to this detail. They had to know from the getGO when they scheduled this on an Island 20 miles out that this would be a problem. It is COMMON SENSE.

the opinion i got from most out of town Canadians I spoke with is that this was typical of Montreal