The Windermere Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 72 | 6959 yards | 73.8 | 141 |
| Blue | 72 | 6532 yards | 71.8 | 133 |
| White | 72 | 6028 yards | 69.6 | 128 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 5510 yards | 67.1 | 128 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 4910 yards | 69.7 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.5/140 | 387 | 412 | 542 | 192 | 388 | 507 | 446 | 483 | 201 | 3558 | 509 | 410 | 394 | 203 | 310 | 461 | 423 | 160 | 531 | 3401 | 6959 |
| Blue M: 71.4/134 | 369 | 390 | 512 | 170 | 365 | 486 | 424 | 445 | 186 | 3347 | 483 | 382 | 370 | 173 | 288 | 434 | 402 | 150 | 503 | 3185 | 6532 |
| White M: 68.9/123 | 348 | 355 | 483 | 155 | 337 | 472 | 383 | 413 | 165 | 3111 | 456 | 341 | 339 | 145 | 267 | 406 | 356 | 132 | 475 | 2917 | 6028 |
| Silver M: 66.7/120 W: 71.8/136 | 328 | 305 | 454 | 128 | 302 | 446 | 351 | 382 | 123 | 2819 | 431 | 293 | 322 | 136 | 245 | 368 | 336 | 118 | 442 | 2691 | 5510 |
| Red M: 63.9/111 W: 68.7/120 | 261 | 263 | 426 | 109 | 263 | 406 | 332 | 346 | 91 | 2497 | 412 | 256 | 293 | 104 | 216 | 318 | 305 | 108 | 401 | 2413 | 4910 |
| Handicap | 13 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 18 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 36 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by saroeun1098203 on 11/06/2024
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What all tee boxes looked like Photo submitted by Spence420 on 08/18/2024
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Photo submitted by aYDkCLGsqWlClxSc7Wun on 04/17/2024
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Photo submitted by aYDkCLGsqWlClxSc7Wun on 04/17/2024
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Photo submitted by Andrew5076289 on 04/08/2023
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Photo submitted by Andrew5076289 on 04/08/2023
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Photo submitted by Wayne1212079 on 01/03/2023
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18 hole view Photo submitted by Amestdian on 10/26/2022
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9th hole Photo submitted by Amestdian on 10/26/2022
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Number 17 green at the end of a November day. Photo submitted by Chiefie on 11/19/2012
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Long par 3 #9. 180 yards to carry water from the men's tee. Photo submitted by baybayskidz on 10/31/2012
This course needs work
The photos online made this course look fantastic, but in reality it needs millions in work done. Fairways infested with weeds of every type, a few holes worse than others, maybe because they are so close to water. Tee boxes and greens had not been cut, and roughs were really high. Lots of really wet and muddy places all over. For 25 bucks worth a first time, but not the hour drive there and an hour back in heavy traffic. Course has potential, but will need millions in restoration or will eventually close in my opinion.
Last second round
Perfect course for traveling thru and scratching the itch.
At least 7-8 holes on the water.
Front nine has drainage issues, back 9 was ok.
Layout is cool lots of undulation and blind shots.
Played as a single for 6 holes then paired up with a 3 some. Great guys.
Absolutely great value!
I've been playing this course after work on the weekdays and, for what you pay, I couldn't imagine anything better.
A Good Course
Holes 1 and 2 were somewhat wet which made for less than optimal play. There was external construction going on beside the 10th green which was somewhat distracting. Other than that, the course was fine. We enjoyed a meal at the clubhouse grill which was really good. Overall, this is a good course that is reasonably priced. You will enjoy your round at the Windermere!
Course is in bad shape
One putting green was closed as was the driving range which didn’t appear were being worked on but were in unplayable condition. The fairways were baked and had bare areas. Greens were decent but overall I wouldn’t recommend this course in its current condition.
We can play at much better conditioned courses in the area for the same price.
Horrible conditions
This place is not worth playing for the avid golfer. The overall conditions were not good the tee boxes were overgrown and most of them didn’t even have markers, the fairways were like most courses rough and the traps were not playable. The layout has potential but the greens keeper and maintenance guys should be fired. 1 star
windemere
layout of the course was fine. Drainage issues exist but the limited maintenance staff was working on them
Carts terrible
Flat time on number 1. Second cart died on number 12. Called for replacement but no one answered until on 15. Replacement came on 17 after having to push the cart many times. 3rd cart barely made it through. Also was very hot and no water available on the course although many stations set up.
Good value for monies
Very friendly people, good condiction of the overall course, didn’t know the course existed, but will be back
Course has gone downhill
Over the past year I’ve recommended this course. I stated they’ve put a lot of work into the course and made it a lot better. Today I’ve ate my words. Course conditions were terrible worst I’ve seen in Columbia.
Course Could Condition Really Went Downhill
This used to be one of my favorite courses in the area but man it really went downhill. Greens were in some of the worst shape I have played on and nearly every hole felt like I was playing in just some random field. I completely lost interest in playing halfway through the round. For $50+ a round, this course in its current state is 100% not worth it and I do not plan on returning.
Greens were pretty good but…
For the price i would rather play linrick, the fairways are in rough shape with weeds and tall ones on tee boxes. Course has potential but i dont plan on coming back to find out. I hope they figure it out though its a nice area