The Windermere Club: #9
View of the 9th hole and fairway at The Windermere Club
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3.6
477 Reviews (477)
5 Stars
137
4 Stars
169
3 Stars
89
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.2
67.7%
Recommend this course
353 out of 477 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.5
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
6 out of 6 reviews
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3.8
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.5%
Recommend this course
25 out of 34 reviews
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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
477 Reviews (477)
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Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Needs TLC

This course could be a gem. Great Dye design. Beautiful water holes. Tight challenging fairways. Intriguing clubhouse. However, it needs a lot of TLC. This course has been lapped by its competitors both next door at Columbia Country Club and down the road at Cobblestone - which is the best course in the area.

This course could be a great play. However, it likely should merge with Columbia Country Club and have its club house replace the 1970s shack of theirs.

The reason I did not like the round other than the conditions was the design was just brash - lots of blind shots and without having played the course before, it was tough to discern doglegs due to the fairways and rough blending together.

I will likely give the track another chance. However, I'll wait for better reviews.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens were wonderful

Long time player first time reviewer.. Can't say enough about the course, greens were phenomenal (Jim Rome voice)! The course was a little soggy and was restricted to cart path only, also there was a five some on the back nine holding everyone up. It didn't stop me from lighting up the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Shape... Considering

Considering all the flooding we have had the course while waterlogged, played true and the greens were great given the pre-conceived notions. Pro shop staff a bit short but cart guys arriving and finishing were spot on and polite. Grill staff was very polite and helpful. Love this course and layout. Look forward to when it dries out.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice lay out.

Its a great track but the greens needed some attention. Other than that course was nice.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

nice course poor condition

need to buy some lawn mowers fairways and greens cut nothing else was. pro charged me $4 for range balls when i got to range with my buddies and other group they hit balls for free one large bin at teeing area. wheni got back to pro shop i was going to ask for a refund but pro stayed on phone 15 mins so i left. nice overall layout but once u get off fairway its a jungle. bunkers had grass growing in them very poor. pace of play was good no one was out there. im sure at one time it was a nice course but its been awhile

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Hot Day

99 degrees and so hot only played 14 because got fatigued from the heat. Course was in great shape and staff was great. Would love to play again on a cooler day or time!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging

The course is challenging, but a lot of fun. Numer 9 is one of the toughest par 3's. Cart paths in pretty bad shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Nice course

Good layout. Challenging pin placements. Greens in good condition.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Hard to Find

The signage to find the course was insufficient. Good thing we had GPS. The course was wet because of frequent rains. There were a lot of tricky lies which made it hard to play the first time. The first hole made me want to quit because of its layout. Things did get better with the last two holes going along the lake. Don't worry you slicers, it is on the left..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Bring Your SCUBA Gear

My wife and I arrived a bit late and they graciously bumped our tee time. The first hole is not friendly at all. After that things improved. It had rained for several days so the course was quite soggy. There is a lot of water on this course. Course is hard playing for the first time. The course is not a push over!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Must play!

One awesome course with great lake views. Challenges everywhere for every skill level. If you are in the area, add this gem to your list.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 25
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fairways and rough

Greens are in good condition. Bunkers were dry and in good condition. The fairways and rough have not grown in yet, very spotted and tight lies. Overall it's an interesting course.

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

Great course!

greens are in excellent shape! Very interesting and challenging layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

It's alright

The greens were perfect. Bent grass was great. It was the fairways that just weren't pleasing. In the spring/summer time this course would be in perfect shape. Also, very long course and challenging.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Friday Fun CL

Course was in good shape, greens were quick. There were some spots under repair but we're marked clearly. I enjoyed the round, some tough holes. Friendly staff, good place to play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Day

This is the most beautiful course in Columbia and was in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Great day great course great staff all at a great price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Nice Bent Grass Greens

The Windermere Club has nice bent grass greens. The views are great from the patio overlooking number 18. They have a 45 day trial membership which is a great deal for golfers. I think that the front 9 is more difficult than the back 9 but over all very challenging .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course for price

Couple of the greens on the backside were a little under-maintained but overall greens were in excellent condition. Rough was a little higher then expected. Fairways were fine. Front nine pretty short from white tees and back nine had couple long par fours. Overall a nice course for the price

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

This course was very disappointing.

After seeing the reviews and course rating, selected to play this course on Golfnow for an office outing. Boy, were we disappointed. Checking in, young man behind the counter was friendly and courteous. After my group all showed we hit the course and was amazed by the condition the course was in. Many areas needed mowing, to include some tee boxes, fairways were ok, but the greens were the biggest fail. It seemed no one repaired divots, there were literally holes in the greens from the flag stick. Several greens had brown, patch spots, and several could have used a cut. The pace we played was ok until a group of younger men, to include the young man that checked us in came onto the course at #11 while we were teeing off on #10. This caused the pace to slow drastically. They were very slow and inconsiderate. I've played many public courses in the area that were in much better condition for far less price. Will not play again!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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