The Windermere Club: #9
View of the 9th hole and fairway at The Windermere Club
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3.5
476 Reviews (476)
5 Stars
137
4 Stars
168
3 Stars
89
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.2
65.3%
Recommend this course
352 out of 476 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.7
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.1
71.0%
Recommend this course
22 out of 31 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.4
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
64.3%
Recommend this course
36 out of 56 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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3.5
476 Reviews (476)
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4.0
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Previously Played

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!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

windemere

layout of the course was fine. Drainage issues exist but the limited maintenance staff was working on them

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good value for monies

Very friendly people, good condiction of the overall course, didn’t know the course existed, but will be back

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 60
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fairways just okay

Have played course for many years. It was pristine a few years ago and is reverting back. Fairways not green, som tee boxes with weeds. Greens in good shape and were slow. Will be back, have always unique holes on back 9.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
First Time Playing

Course Needs TLC

This course has the potential to be a premier course if the staff manicures the course. The course design is very unique (3-4 holes with water running along the fairway to the green, par 3’s you must carry over water, and elevated green with a 30 foot drop-off into a waste bunker). Very long par 4’s and one drivable par 4.

The greens rolled true. The greens and the fringe are in really good shape. Staff did a good job around and on the putting surface.

The course and aesthetics need a lot of help. The fairways need water (bermuda grass was died in areas), need to mow high grass/weeds (high grass along cart path going to next hole and around some tee boxes), and restore/remove bunkers (dirt mixed with grass in bunkers instead of sand). I couldn’t tell if the course is in transition of becoming a links course or staff giving up on the course.

I’m hesitant to refer anyone to the course at the cost of $40 because it needs some work. If you can look past the maintenance needed and appreciate the layout, scenery, and the greens I would refer players to come. I would pay the extra $20 and go play 10 minutes down the road.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot, no water

110 degrees and no water refill provided on the course.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Not coming back for a while

I have played here in the past and had no issues but this time it was not that great. Greens are in serious need of repair, cart path is horrible and non existent in some areas. The course layout is great but they really need to think about some maintenance in the near future. I won't be back anytime soon.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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