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
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
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.
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.
Hot, no water
110 degrees and no water refill provided on the course.
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.
Friendly staff. Greens were decent. But some fairways seemed to not be maintained at all on the front half. Really bad conditions. Overgrown, weed infested bunkers.
Greens gone
I used to play here frequently. This golf course has basically gone dead from poor maintenance, the greens are in terrible condition for this time of year. I hate to say this because it's a great layout but the golf course is basically ruined.
Golf and lunch
The atmosphere on the course and in their bar/restaurant friendly and relaxed. The food is good and golf is challenging but fun.
Great course and great food.
The course is in Great shape. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Great food at the restuarant.
Horrible
Absolalute Dog Track. $58 to play here is a joke. The tee boxes are in terrible condition. The bunkers are hard as a rock. The fairways play more like the rough with mixed in crabgrass and sand. For a coursecwith such an amazing layout, it is very sad to see them let it get this bad. Save your money, play somewhere else.
Rough paths
Must have been something 20 years ago. But tree roots destroyed the cart paths. Driving range soaked due to recent rains. Just lacks a ton of love and $$$
Nice shady course
The course was not crowded. The only complaint was the awkward golf carts. We will return.
A day of golf
Was in town on business and played a round. Great course and wonderful views. Staff was very welcoming and cheerful..Several lakeside holes and very challenging back nine. Had a great time.
Awesome experience
I felt the course was well taken care of. The fairways were very good and the greens were nice very quick but very good. Highly recommend and I will play this course again.