It is the fourth oldest golf club in North America having been founded in 1879.

[3] In 1906, the course moved to the current site which is located next to Glenhyrst Art Gallery and along the Grand River.

The course consisted of 9-holes until 1919 when the membership decided to purchase an additional 69 acres to expand to 18-holes.

The course was lengthened to about 6,800 yards, greens were replaced, fairway bunkers were added and the stream was re-routed and widened to create water hazards.

[10] The club had hosted the annual Stu Sells Brantford Nissan Classic.