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3.9
389 Reviews (389)
5 Stars
121
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
72
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
28
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
80.9%
Recommend this course
301 out of 389 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
69.7%
Recommend this course
23 out of 33 reviews
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3.8
63 Reviews (63)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
76.2%
Recommend this course
48 out of 63 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

Reviews

3.9
389 Reviews (389)

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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Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice

The greens were a little slow and bumpy but they looked exceptional. It’s that time of the year. There was grass covering the whole green. They can grow really good greens. I forgot a wedge and called down they found it. Mailed back to me. I’d play there again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Stafff

Awesome greens. Staff is awesome. Great layout. Bunkers are horrendous

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautifull back nine

Amazing lay out.
Greens were great, but no grass on the fairways.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Pathetic

This conditions at this course were among the worse I have ever played. The Tees and fairways were awful. The greens were acceptable. Such a shame - In its day, this was probably a great course but there is no maintenance.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too early to golf

We went a little too early in the season. Course was muddy and brown. But that’s to be expected. What we didn’t expect was a groundskeeper following us on EVERY. SINGLE. HOLE for the entire round. Sitting right there behind us for every single shot. Kinda ruined for me.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Used cart

Simply unplayable

I get it, it's the middle of winter. Conditions are not going to be prime. However, this course is unplayable and should be closed for repairs. There are no fairways, just mud puddles. It was impossible to play with any consistency given the conditions. The greens are surprisingly nice, but it's impossible to get there with the conditions. Avoid until spring.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Improvements in progress

Been a long time since I had played this course. Good to see they are doing bunker work. Typical course conditions in the winter, but have always liked the layout and really enjoy playing.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Incredibly fun layout

This course needs some love in terms of the upkeep….BUT it is such a great layout, especially the back 9. Literally every hole is unique. I live in Charlotte and play courses everywhere within and hour and a half radius and the back 9 of this course is probably the most fun layout around…maybe my favorite anywhere. The front is fun too, the back is just a different level. If it was in perfect condition it would be a $125 round type of course. I’ll make the drive again just for the great design

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Windermere Club

My first time playing this course. The condition was to be expected for winter. It’s a great layout that I would enjoy playing over and over. Greens rolled exceptionally smoothly for this time of year. They pace of play was excellent. I will definitely be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 46
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 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 5
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 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Outstanding

Best condition I have ever seen from tee to green. Absolutely loved it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Major Improvements to Course

This is basically my home course. I stopped playing here at one point because it was in terrible condition. There used to be a ton of drainage issues and the greens were never in good condition. I have played here twice recently and only seen improvements. The greens are in great condition. Drainage issues have been mostly fixed. Fairways are well taken care of. Bunkers are not full of rocks or stones anymore. Tee boxes are in great condition. They worked well with us and gave a rain check as a storm was rolling in as we were about to start the back 9. Great course definitely would play here again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

The WIN-dermere!!

This was my first time playing this course, but hopefully it will not be my last. This course has a challenging layout that is not too overwhelming for folks like me (relatively new to golf). You will not be disappointed with your golf round at this course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

A tale of two nines

First time playing. The front nine is very ‘normal’ and satisfying to play. But the back nine is a totally different layout — like links golf on steroids — with too many deep bunkers and ravines. Greens were very nice throughout. I will play again, but I’ll know better how to navigate the back nine minefield.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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