The course was designed to utilise every golf club in the bag for the competent golfer with dynamic terrain, featuring tight fairways and small contoured greens.

The snooker room enjoys a strong patronage, with a dedicated Women's evening on Wednesdays and is a popular location following a round of golf or as a book-end to a dining reservation.

The Club has hosted many tournaments (most recently the 2011 Davis Cup tie between Australia and Switzerland) and produced a number of internationally successful players including Sir Norman Brookes and Gerald Patterson.

Although the starting date of tennis at Royal Sydney is unknown, historical records first indicate the existence of courts in 1905.

The Royal Sydney Golf Club features two croquet lawns which are available for the use of members and their guests all year round.

Croquet is a popular sport for many Royal Sydney members with competitions and social days held on a regular basis throughout the year.

The Club was host to the New South Wales and Australian Championships several times during the 1930s when the game was riding a wave of popularity.