The effort to create the Amsterdam Municipal Golf Course began on July 17, 1934 with the allocation of $3500 by the Recreation Commission, City Council and Mayor Arthur Carter. In December 1934, Mayor Carter and the Common Council approved the purchase of approximately 182 acres of land.

The first nine holes of the golf course were finished in July 1937. Upon the strong recommendation of the now renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones Sr, the course opening was delayed until 1938, so as to let the turf develop and to allow time to finish construction of all 18 holes prior to opening.

When the course opened, Amsterdam could boast of a sizeable clubhouse complete with locker rooms, a Golf Professional's shop, a course complete with a hose-less irrigation system, and miles of tile drain and pipe.

The course design was described in the Amsterdam Evening Recorder:

"The first hole with its wide fairways offers a par four for the crack golfer and enables the beginner to get onto the green in three and sink a putt in two. The second green is receptive to make it difficult for the good golfer to crack the par 71 for the 6,700 yard course. It is apparent that the third hole is a creation of the golf landscapers, and it is a masterly piece of work with its gentle changing lines. ".

City employees continue to maintain the course, however the golf course has been separated into its own municipal fund to help ensure it is self supporting. In 1984, the Common Council created a Golf Commission to oversee the fiscal operation of the course. This Mayoral-appointed commission continues to serve as the governing body of the course.