The original 9-hole golf course and clubhouse were opened in 1905, in response to numerous requests from western spa guests.

The course was built according to plans by Robert Doig of Musselburgh, Scotland, and sits at an elevation of 787 meters above sea level.

[1] The course was presented at the Imperial Austrian Exhibition world's fair held at Earl's Court in London in 1906.,[2] where the special Marienbad section featured a relief model of the course.

[3] Queen Elisabeth II bestowed Royal status on the club in February 2003, and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex visited the course to mark its centennial in 2005.

[4] Members include Alex Čejka, who has won two majors on the PGA Tour Champions, and tennis legend turned golfer Ivan Lendl.