In 1911 a group of Ulverstone citizens, interested in the game of golf, held a meeting with the idea of forming a Club. Earlier, a survey had been made of suitable sites and the Showground (now Fairway Park), owned by the Council, was chosen. The Council agreed to lease the land at a rental value of two pounds per year. A Club was immediately formed and the five-hole course constructed was opened by the Governor in March 1911. In 1920 it was decided to add another four holes and make the course into a 9-hole course. Several paddocks were obtained by the Council and leased to the Golf Club, providing the necessary space to re-construct the course and develop a 9-hole course. The remodelled course was opened in August 1922. Interestingly, the grass on the fairway next to the Beach Road was hand planted from roots of Indian Doube grass growing at the Ulverstone wharf, which was probably dumped there by ships visiting the Port. In the early 1930's the Ulverstone Marine Board leased additional land to the Club and a new layout was developed which, when completed, gave the Club a very interesting and tight 9 hole course. During the Second World War the course was used for drying flax. Because of this play was limited to three holes and consequently it was necessary to play the three holes six times! As the course was very short in length (2745 yards) and there was not any land available to extend, it was decided to investigate the possibility of building a new 18-hole course. The Committee first discussed the matter in 1952, but it was many years before any action was taken. In 1960, a potential site of approximately 130 acres about four miles from the Post Office was found. This site was part of a surveyed township, known as Allison, intended for development in the 1850's. The momentous decision was taken to purchase the land and develop a new course. Then began the long and slow process of locating the various owners of the required property in order to make the necessary purchases, which were completed by 1962. The Club obtained the services of Mr Al Howard of NSW as the course architect, and work began in earnest. Tom Britton, the Head Greenkeeper, devoted nearly all his time developing the new course over the next fifteen years and Club members spent countless hours helping with working bees. Every effort was made to have a 9-hole course available as early as possible with a deadline of 1977 set for the move to Allison with 9 playable holes. A loan to enable an immediate start on a Clubhouse so that it would be ready for the move was the only loan ever floated for the complete construction of the Allison project. On 15th January 1977 the Premier officially opened the composite 9-hole course at Allison. Work continued on the remaining holes and just four years later the completed 18-hole course was opened. | 
