This course opened with nine holes in 1931 and the design included some input from the legendary architect Dr. Alister MacKenzie. The second nine opened in 1934. In modern times, some changes to the course have been made with input from Sir Nick Faldo, the late Seve Ballesteros and Jose-Maria Canizares. For three years during the 1980s, the club hosted the European Tour's Lawrence Batley International.

Visitors and societies are welcome year-round; the visitor walking rates are £30 weekdays and £40 weekends. All-day rates, playing as the guest of a member, and winter rates are all lower. Several group/society packages are also available.