1873

James Darling introduces game to Brantford in 1873, only a few games are played before he moves to Halifax.

1879

Brantford Golf Club is formed and regular play takes place at Vinegar Hill common. This site would be between the current streets of Colbourne, Alfred and Murray.

1881

The club moves to Terrance Hill (location of current hospital), but the location is abandoned shortly after.

1882

The club moves to part of Arrowdale, but once again moves shortly after. This was the first effort to establishing formal putting greens and hazards. The first caretaker was hired to cut fairways and greens.

1883

The next location was ‘Glenmount’ located east of West Street and Henry.

1906

The club moved to the current site that was donated by EL Cockshutt was part of estate. The club formally organized under the name Brantford Golf & Country Club. Clubhouse built for $7,000.

1915

Brantford and Lake Erie Railroad Company (CPR subsidiary) went to Supreme Court over damage to course by new rail line. “The railway runs through the property cutting off Nos. 7, 8 and 9 greens.” The club received $9,240 and indicated it would use the money to improve the course and clubhouse.

1917

Work undertaken to lengthen and improve the Brantford Golf Links. The new plans call for a course of 3,100 yards: “Many holes lengthened and bunkers to be redone. … Nichol Thompson, the well-known Hamilton golf architect and professional is superintending the work which is a guarantee off excellence plus.”

1919

Brantford votes to purchase 60 acres of land, which will allow for the extension to 18 holes.

1920

Reports on the work suggest, “Next season will see a full 18-holes in play. Some changes will be made to the old nine holes, while the new nine planned by George Cumming and Nicol Thompson have all been laid out and the greens seeded down. The construction work has most skillfully be done by the firm of Thompson, Cumming and Thompson. A very sporting course is this 18-hole course on the banks of the Grand River.”

1929

Ontario Women’s Amateur played at Brantford and the club burns its mortgage at the annual meeting, signifying it had no debt.

1960

Robbie Robinson presents a renovation plan before the General Meeting in 1960. “In addition to new route plan I would provide modern designs to replace all the present greens which are small, flat and uninteresting,” Robinson said. Robinson’s plan is approved by members.

1962

Robinson starts construction on a project that cost $15,000.

1970

Canadian Men’s Amateur played at Brantford for Centennial.

1973

At meeting regarding hosting the Canadian Open, Dick Grimm of RCGA advised the club: The course and clubhouse were conducive to hosting a Canadian Open.

1979

Brantford hosts the CPGA Championship.

2002

Brantford opens new clubhouse.

2021

Renovation of course under the direction of Rod Whitman and Keith Cutten commences.