Sunningdale was developed on land originally forming part of Windsor Forest. It was bought in 1524 by St John's College Cambridge who still own it today.
In those days Sunningdale had few houses, the area being mostly common land covered with gorse, heather and a few trees. The construction of the Woking to Staines Railway divided the land and thereafter parts were sold off for development.
In 1898 Mr.T.A. Roberts assisted by his brother constructed a house for himself called Ridgemount. Ridgemount was subsequently enlarged and was known as The Dormy House providing accommodation for members. (This was the origin of the term "Dormy House" to be found in close proximity to other golf clubs).
The founder of the Ladies’ Club, Mr.Edward Ernest Villiers, a member of Sunningdale Golf Club, was probably approached by Mr.T.A. Roberts to form the Club possibly to ensure that the ladies would have a golf course of their own that would be independent of Sunningdale Golf Club.
