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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Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
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5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Good time

Had a good time, first time I played it. Will play again for sure.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 8
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Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 84
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
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First Time Playing

Poor Conditio

Had to wait to get cart. Carts in poor condition; both carts batteries ran out of juice. Course in condition with lack of maintenance for sometime. Back nine should have been closed as it was too wet to play.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great bang for the buck

Nice Course with a great layout, the clubhouse is great with friendly staff and the food is good. Range location to the first tee is perfect.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Most fun golf course I’ve played this year

I loved playing here so sick. There are so many fun different types of holes. No holes are alike so cool!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 66
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent Day

Course in great shape. Just several wet spots from rain. Highly recommend. Great layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Staff was friendly no issues at the course. Course was extremely wet and in average shape but an enjoyable layout to play.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Glad to have played this course!

Greens were challenging! Fairways is some areas need to be drained properly leading to muddy conditions other fairways not enough water. But in general most were in great condition. Fun course overall and will play again when im back in the area!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Very wet, grass not great

The course was very soft and muddy in several spots. Lots of weeds in fairways and greens were rough.

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