The Windermere Club: #9
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3.6
504 Reviews (504)
5 Stars
144
4 Stars
184
3 Stars
93
2 Stars
44
1 Stars
39
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.3
73.1%
Recommend this course
378 out of 504 reviews
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4.0
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
92.9%
Recommend this course
26 out of 28 reviews
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3.9
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
87.5%
Recommend this course
42 out of 48 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
504 Reviews (504)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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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 66
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 16
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 6
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
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and great food.

The course is in Great shape. Staff is very friendly and helpful. Great food at the restuarant.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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 $$$

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice shady course

The course was not crowded. The only complaint was the awkward golf carts. We will return.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

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

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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