The Golf Course was the original site of the 1901 Niagara Falls Country Club.
By 1912, the golf club was considered prosperous and the initiation fee for a member at that time was an astounding $7.50 (equivalent to $237 in 2023) By the summer of 1916, after considerable growth, and in tune with changing demographics, the Country Club moved from Niagara Falls to its current Lewiston location in Lewiston Heights neighborhood.
When the course opened for play on June 1, 1919, the head professional was Alfred "Alf" Campbell.
[1] In 1938, the area was developed as Hyde Park and a brand new 18-hole facility along with the Red Nine was built for public play.
Both clubs offered similar benefits to their members and maintained a friendly rivalry for over 15 years.