As with so many courses both locally and throughout the UK the course was designed by James Braid. While most of the holes more or less use the same layout additional gound was acquired in the 1930,s on which the current 6th to 9th holes are built, which stretched the length by some 600 yards to its current length of 6,168yards.

It is a relatively flat parkland course and despite their being no blind holes it is well protected by 68 bunkers and both professionals and top class amateurs find it a fair test of their ability. Most holes are tree lined with oak, beech, birch and pine. The Garnkirk Burn also winds its way through the middle part of the course, making the 6th and 7th holes testing, depending on the way the wind is blowing

On a sunny day there are magnificent views of the Campsie Hills, with Ben Lomond in the background. The current course record of 62 was acheived by Dean Robertson while still an amateur and now a successful touring professional and a copy of his scorecard is on display in the trophy cabinet.