The Windermere Club: #9
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3.6
491 Reviews (491)
5 Stars
141
4 Stars
177
3 Stars
90
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
70.5%
Recommend this course
365 out of 491 reviews
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4.0
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
86.7%
Recommend this course
13 out of 15 reviews
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3.8
42 Reviews (42)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
78.6%
Recommend this course
33 out of 42 reviews
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Course Highlights
Windermere's layout consistently earns high praise, featuring water holes, sand traps, and dramatic elevation changes that keep every round engaging. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for a rewarding and affordable outing.

About

Holes 18
Type Private
Par 72
Length 6959 yards
Slope 141
Rating 73.8

Located just outside of Columbia, The Windermere Club sits along the banks of the lake that it takes its name from. Pete Dye designed the golf course, crafting a number of memorable holes. It's his only design in the Midlands. No two holes are alike on this challenging layout, so expect to use every club in your bag. The golf course offers a variety of risk-reward opportunities that will appeal to both low and high handicappers. There are also five, and sometimes six, tee boxes on every hole, making the golf course even more appealing for any skill level. The fairways are generous but lined with mature hardwoods and there are strategically placed bunkers to contend with. Golfers at The Windemere Club will also encounter subtle but tricky elevation changes and several lakes and ponds.

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Course Details

Year Built 1989
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect P. B. Dye (1989) Pete Dye (1989)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Food & Beverage

Bar

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards
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Reviews

3.6
491 Reviews (491)

What Golfers Are Saying

Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 12
Bunkers 7
Forced Carries 6
This course/club is great for:
Locals 6
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 6

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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Needs help

The Pro Shop guy was super friendly, as were the starter and the ranger. The course had a nice layout, greens were in good condition. Fairways were rough and that is my biggest complaint.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Diamond in the “Rough”

Really fantastic layout through the woods and some neat finishing holes next to the lake! Well worth the trip from Columbia! I’ll be quite honest, the condition of the tees and fairways was mediocre at best, if you need lush tees and fairways for your experience to be favorable, this may not be your place. However, the greens were in good shape and the bunkers really good and it was a really stunning layout and fun to play! Definitely recommend!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Friday Afternoon Round

In the area for a meeting at the University and had time to get in a round. Very glad that I did.

There was an outting taking place during our front 9 that did slow up play but once we got to the back 9 absolutely no pace issues. The first few holes (and the practice tee) were a bit rough (very dry). But, once we got thru those holes, the course improved with every hole. Putts rolled well. The course was challenging but fair.

Was paired with a member who was very friendly.

A great round and early start to the weekend

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What a dump

Played on Easter Sunday so the course was empty or could have been empty because it’s in such terrible condition that people don’t play here. The layout was good but they have the worst tee boxes I’ve ever seen. The cart paths were almost impassable. They have old equipment just laying around. I would not pay more than $50 to play here.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Huge bang for your buck

More on the challenging side, but a very well maintained course! Staff was excellent. Greens were challenging but were beautiful! And the price ... Well a top notch course that definitely can be charging more but it is extremely affordable!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice round of golf.

Wonderful layout that needs some TLC. Club

House is nice, but also needs TLC. Would play again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Beautiful course, will be even nicer when the grass greens up. Would definitely recommend to fellow golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout. Average condition.

Layout is very good and the conditions are at least average. Pace of play for us was very good and it was an enjoyable round of golf. Good value for the golf now price

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Windy weather
Used cart

Great course layout

A variety of holes, Challenging dog legs and elevation changes. just need some work on the cart paths, its a very bumpy ride.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Much Better Shape

I played Windermere a few months back and it was in some tough shape. Not in bad shape. But clearly needed some love. This last round the overall course was in much better shape. The greens were punched a few weeks prior it seemed so the greens were firm and fast.

Played a Saturday afternoon which happened to be the first home game for the college so there was nobody on the course in front of me, which was great. As a solo player most rounds I play quick so it was nice not having to wait.

I’ll be playing again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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