The 18-hole golf course was the first to be designed by renowned architect, Alister MacKenzie.

The golf course, constructed on part of the Harewood estate known as Wigton Moor, was the first that he designed; he would go on to design many more and become one of the world's most renowned golf course architects.

[2] Walter Toogood was the club professional at Alwoodley from 1911 until 1912, when he resigned due to ill health.

His replacement was Jack Gaudin, who remained at the club for 34 years until his retirement in 1946.

The course record was set in 2019 by former Walker Cup player Harry Hall, who carded a round of 63 during the Brabazon Trophy in 2019.