Originally founded in 1894, the golf club is situated on the Belvedere estate, located 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) from Mullingar town.

In 1903, the club moved to a nine-hole layout just north of Mullingar town and golf was only permitted in the winter months as the farmer who owned the land needed the use of it in the summer, a major drawback.

The golf course architect, James Braid, was hired to design and oversee the construction of the course at Belvedere, which was opened for play in 1937.

[citation needed] Mullingar Golf Club members in 1963 organised a Scratch Cup competition.

The club employs full-time staff to manage the business and to maintain the facilities.