A report by the Hong Kong Government agreed, claiming that the methods used for construction of the club and access roads resulted in "unnecessary scars".

[4] On the morning of 4 November 1982 the club was attacked by six masked arsonists who assaulted a security guard and set a maintenance shed ablaze, destroying about $2 million worth of machinery, including tractors, buggies, and lawnmowers.

Heavily indebted, the club opened when Hong Kong's economy was faltering due to fears over the 1997 handover to China.

New members could buy into one of the six types of membership by purchasing units of the club's debenture after passing a very stringent character check.

Type of membership: It has hosted various local and international events and tournaments, such as the PGA Tour China Clearwater Bay Open, the World Amateur Team Championships, Hong Kong Tennis Champions Cup, and Sport for All Day.