The first course consisted of four holes and was located at what was known as

Vinegar Hill.Sometime after 1883 with the popularity of golf growing, the course
was moved to Glenmount which is located north of Henry Street and east of West
Street. The property is now occupied by Arrowdale Golf Club.[3]

In 1906 the course moved to the current site which is located next to Glenhyrst Art
Gallery and along the Grand River. The course consisted of 9-holes until 1919 when
the membership decided to purchase an additional 69 acres to expand to 18-holes.[4]

The 18 holes were principally designed by Nicol Thompson and George Cumming while
Stanley Thompson oversaw the project.[5] The course comprised three par-3 holes,
three par-5 holes and the remaining holes being par-4. The course stretched 6,300
yards.[6]

A major redesign was approved in December 1960. C.E Robinson headed the redesign.
The course was lengthened to about 6,800 yards, greens were replaced, fairway
bunkers were added and the stream was re-routed and widened to create water
hazards.[7] The most recently renovations to the course have been completed by
Graham Cooke.[8]