Within the boundaries of the golf course lies the Grade I listed
Kew Observatory, established by King
George III in 1769. To the SW of the Observatory, under the fairway of the 14th hole of the golf course, lie the foundations of the former Carthusian
Sheen Priory, founded by
Henry V in 1414. The course and club were established in 1892 and
J. H. Taylor, one of the famous '
Great Triumvirate' of Braid, Taylor and Vardon, laid out the 36-hole
golf course on the northern section of Old Deer Park Park.
Prince George, Duke of Cambridge was the club's first president and the Royal connection continued when the
Prince of Wales became captain in 1926. Taylor remained based at the club until 1946 and, along with greenkeeper Peter Lees, developed many features to relieve the otherwise flat landscape. Taylor handed over the role of club professional to
Henry Cotton who was succeeded by his assistant,
Max Faulkner. Faulkner continued until 1953.
Jimmy Adams took over on his return from Australia and held the post until 1969 when
David Talbot took over. Talbot was succeeded by his son,
Philip in 1999, after a long and distinguished career as a professional lasting 47 years. In March 2001 a fire destroyed the clubhouse and, with it, a substantial collection of memorabilia, portraits, pictures and trophies.{{cite news |first=Bill |last=Meredith |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/3002977/Amateur-Golf-Treasured-memories-are-reduced-to-ashes-in-blaze.html |title=Amateur Golf: Treasured memories are reduced to ashes in blaze ==Courses==