Ladybank Golf Club was established in 1879. The course then was 6 holes and designed by Old Tom Morris. 1910 was the first expansion programme when a circular 9 holes was formed. A Clubhouse was built in 1925 and this is now the Professional Shop and the I8 hole course was opened in May 1961. The club have continued to make improvements thus ensuring Ladybank remains amongst the leading courses in Scotland, indeed Britain, however the back 9 remains relatively unchanged.

A new Clubhouse was built in 1971 and course irrigation added in the same year. At 6641 yards length, it is a fair test of golf for the brave and accurate whilst the higher handicap player will enjoy the challenge without too much fear. 1978 was a landmark year, Ladybank was chosen as a British Open Championship Final Qualifying course. Qualifiers here included Roger Davis (Australia) Sam Torrance, Bernard Langer, Jack Newton, lan Woosnam and Darren Clarke.

Other great players to grace the turf are Jack Nicklaus and Seve Ballisteros (both honorary members), Wayne Riley. Payne Stewart and Constantino Rocca. More recently Mark Brooks, Bob Lohr and Justin Leonard. Local members of note include George Will a Ryder Cup player and Dale Reid a leading lady European golfer.