While The Peninsula Country Golf Club opened in 1925, planning first began in 1922 when an organisation called Tower Golf House Co. Ltd. issued a prospectus outlining plans to establish a residential golf house. The purpose was to acquire 450 acres at Frankston to create an 18-hole course plus a 9-hole course for women! The house on the property was called the Tower House, a painting of which hangs in the lounge.
It was difficult to raise the capital to buy the land but eventually in December 1923 the Tower Golf House opened for business. In a comparatively short time, an 11-hole links was made available, along with a putting green, tennis courts and croquet lawn, garages and a professional’s house. A small group took the initial steps to acquire the property for the purpose of establishing a private country golf club. Eventually the club was to be known as The Peninsula Country Golf Club. The foundation members took over the existing clubhouse on New Year's Day 1925. The final 7 holes were completed 18 months later, and the first day of play on the full course took place on 25th September 1926. A plantation fund was established in 1929. This led to the cultivation of native shrubs and trees around the course, which brought the wonderful bird life which abounds today. In 1946 construction on the 9-hole course was suspended during the war, but was eventually resumed and completed in 1948. In the early 1960’s a decision was made to build a new clubhouse at the present location, and to create two 18-hole courses. This new clubhouse was officially opened on 22 July 1967. The Club’s Founders and pioneering members are remembered, in perpetuity, by the various golf trophies named in their honour.