In 1894, Paisley was a thriving and rapidly expanding town. This growing prosperity resulted in increased leisure time for its residents, and among the various activities gaining popularity during this period was the game of golf.

At that time, a number of individuals were playing the game informally on land belonging to Bushes Farm, located on the southern edge of the town. The idea of forming a golf club appears to have originated with two young ladies, Jessie Veitch and Lucy Rowatt, who lived in the area. They suggested the concept to a neighbour, Robert Drummond, who subsequently took the initiative to organise a meeting of local residents he believed might be interested in establishing a club.

This meeting was held in Paisley Town Hall at 8:00 pm on Monday, 5 November 1894. Following discussion, those in attendance unanimously agreed that Paisley Golf Club should be formed. A committee was appointed and tasked with locating, leasing, and laying out a suitable course, as well as drafting the club’s rules and regulations.

These tasks were completed in due course, and on 21 May 1895 at 4:00 pm, Lady Glencoats, the wife of the club’s Honorary President ceremonially drove the first ball on the newly established course. The course had been laid out over 40 acres of land leased from Bushes Farm at an initial annual rent of £45. From that point onward, the club grew and prospered on the site.

However, in January 1946, the club was informed by Paisley Town Council that it was considering the compulsory purchase of the land on which the course stood in order to build much-needed municipal housing for the town’s growing population. After extensive discussions and legal negotiations between the club and the council, an agreement was reached to develop a new course at the club’s present location on the Gleniffer Braes.

The design of the new course was undertaken by Mr McKenzie Ross, while the construction work was carried out by Messrs Stutt.

The full 18 holes were first played in May 1953, and the first official club competition held on the new course was a special event organised to commemorate the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.