{"id":"golf-courses-montreal-2026","name":"Best Golf Courses in Montréal","category":"Golf Courses","location":{"city":"Montréal","province":"Quebec","country":"Canada"},"canonical_url":"https://bests.ca/best/golf-courses/in/montreal","publication_type":"algorithmic","methodology_version":"golf-courses-v4","evidence_cutoff_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","published_at":"2026-08-24T12:00:00.000Z","maximum_positions":3,"positions_published":3,"positions":[{"rank":1,"entity":"Club de Golf de l'Île de Montréal","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Two public 18-hole courses at 3700 Damien-Gauthier Street","best_for":"A two-course Montréal destination with transparent time-based pricing","why_it_ranks":"CGIM leads for exact Island and Ireland course separation, current rate bands, cart and rental prices and a stated early-tee pace obligation. Prestige is capped. Confirm exact course, maintenance, taxes, booking window, walking and cancellation.","decision_notes":["Two courses separated","Rates detailed","Pace stated"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/golf-courses/in/montreal/profile/club-golf-ile-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/golf-courses-montreal-2026/club-golf-ile-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":2,"entity":"Centre de Golf Le Versant","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Multi-course public facility in Terrebonne","best_for":"Course-choice flexibility, practice access and strong value near Montréal","why_it_ranks":"Le Versant ranks second for distinct championship and shorter formats, public visitor booking, practice range and transparent seasonal price structure. Largest-destination claims are unscored. Confirm Versant course number, maintenance, cart, taxes, pace and cancellation.","decision_notes":["Formats separated","Practice strong","Scale claims capped"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/golf-courses/in/montreal/profile/golf-le-versant-montreal","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/golf-courses-montreal-2026/golf-le-versant-montreal","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null},{"rank":3,"entity":"Golf Château-Bromont","entity_type":"Organization","descriptor":"Public course at 90 rue Stanstead, Bromont","best_for":"An Eastern Townships destination round with straightforward public rates","why_it_ranks":"Château-Bromont earns third for exact current public rates, twilight and junior terms and direct tee-time access. Hotel packages and tournament history are excluded. Confirm course maintenance, shared-cart charge, taxes, pace, drive time and cancellation.","decision_notes":["Rates current","Destination fit","Hotel excluded"],"profile_url":"https://bests.ca/best/golf-courses/in/montreal/profile/golf-chateau-bromont","verification_url":"https://bests.ca/verify/golf-courses-montreal-2026/golf-chateau-bromont","bests_score":null,"confidence":null,"proof_index":null,"consensus":null}],"interpretation":"Null metrics have not been published. A Bests list may contain fewer than three positions when the evidence gate does not support another entry."}