Fulford was home to several PGA European Tour events including the Benson and Hedges International Open between 1971 and 1989.

Memorably, during the 1981 tournament, Bernhard Langer climbed the ash tree by the 17th green to play his third shot.

[1][2] The club also hosted the Martini International in 1967, the Sun Alliance European Matchplay Championship in 1979 and the Murphy's Cup in 1990 and 1991.

In 1976 Fulford hosted the inaugural Women's British Open, won by Jenny Lee Smith.

On the 24th of June, 2024, Fulford held one of 15 local qualifying events for the 152nd Open Championship.