Established about 1900 for E. Reece, the original estate was soon taken over by Charles Dalgety (of stock and station fame). The fine old house, built of black pine, was the central focus of the 80-hectare 'Waitikiri' property. Both Windsor and Waitikiri golf courses are now sited on this land. The original homestead, although added to since, served as the clubhouse until 2004.

Waitikiri is a comparatively new course, being established in 1937. A.R. Blank was the driving force behind the development of the course and envisaged tennis and swimming facilities as well. Although the latter were never completed, five holes were built, and with the attraction of the nearby Bottle Lake picnic area it became very popular. Eighteen holes were in operation by 1939, thanks to public works during the depression.

On opening day in 1938 the first fairway carried a healthy crop of carrots, part of the original farm. The green fees were two shillings and a full-time butler was still employed.

Waitikiri was already well endowed with trees when it first opened but it now has 80 different species of trees. Members in the early days used to marvel at the maturity of these trees.

This is the old clubhouse (since demolished) that was in use from 1937 to 2004.