Founded in 1887 by the British Government servants and planters, The Club was originally housed at the old High Court building along Jalan Datuk Hamzah, and membership was exclusively for the British and the local Royalty. In 1954, after 67 years of existence, three locals were invited as honorary members. They were Tuan Sheikh Ahmad, Mr. Lee Fong Yee and Dr. J. Samuel, who were leaders of their respective communities. Datuk Mahima Singh, a senior member, was later invited as an honorary member. The Club was conferred Royal status on the 2nd February 2002 which was approved by the Registrar of Societies on the 12th of March 2003.

The executive board of the Royal Sungei Ujong Club (RSUC) is composed of the General Committees, which include the President, Vice President, and Chairpersons of the General Committees in crucial domains like Finance and Audit, Human Resources, Membership, Marketing, Health and Safety/Security, Bye-Law, Sports, and Youth Development.