These are some of the significant events in the Club's history.
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1874 | First minutes of Durham & Yorkshire Golf Club recorded |
| 1885 | Proposal to build a new Club House |
| 1886 | James Kay appointed as Professional |
| 1887 | Name changed to Seaton Carew Golf Club |
| 1891 | Death of founder, Dr Duncan McCuaig |
| 1891 | Course extended from 14 to 18 holes |
| 1898 | Exhibition match between James Kay & Harry Vardon |
| 1900 | Exhibition match between James Kay & James Braid |
| 1905 | SCGC Ladies Section formed & clubhouse extended |
| 1908 | SCGC Artisans Section formed |
| 1914 | 7th Cyclist Btn. Devon Regt. billeted in clubhouse |
| 1924 | Dr Alister MacKenzie submits new course design |
| 1927 | James Kay retires as Professional |
| 1930 | Visit by HRH Prince Edward, Prince of Wales |
| 1937 | Visit by Walter Hagen & Joe Kirkwood |
| 1962 | Artisans amalgamated into main Golf Club |
| 1965 | Club purchases most of the land on which it's situated |
| 1969 | Seaton Salver introduced |
| 1974 | Seaton Carew Golf Club celebrates its centenary |
| 1985 | Club hosts the Brabazon Trophy for first time |
| 2014 | Club hosts the Brabazon Trophy for second time |
| 2024 | Seaton Carew Golf Club celebrates its 150th anniversary |
| 2024 | Seaton Ladies Salver introduced |
| 2024 | Club hosts the English Amateur Championship |