Initially located in Stevenston’s Sandyhills, Ardeer Golf Club was formed in 1880. The 9-hole course was well received and the Club relocated to the Ardeer area in 1905. The new course was set between the town and the sea on land that was owned by ICI (Imperial Chemicals Industries Ltd). Many of the early members were drawn from ICI including a three-time Scottish Amateur champion, Hamilton McInally.

A testament to the course and Ardeer Golf Club is the caliber of some of its members. Jamie Anderson and Willie Fernie, both winners of the British Open, joined the Ardeer Golf Club after their wins.

World War II saw the taking over of three of the holes by ICI for its war duty. Once the war was over, the holes were completely restored through the efforts of the talented head green keeper and club master David Fry. It is a testament to the man’s skills that the course was as challenging after the restoration as before.

In the 1960’s, the membership was devastated to learn that ICI required the land and clubhouse for the construction of a new factory. After many meetings and challenges, it was decided to relocate the Club to part of Lochend. The greens were lifted by the members and re-laid at the Club’s current location.

Due to the continuing improvements by the Ardeer Golf Club, the course has made this course a pleasure to play. From the initial boggy land that allowed for dry weather play, improved drainage has led to year round golfing.