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 |
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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 |
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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 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
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.
Great Stafff
Awesome greens. Staff is awesome. Great layout. Bunkers are horrendous
Beautifull back nine
Amazing lay out.
Greens were great, but no grass on the fairways.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Excellent Day
Course in great shape. Just several wet spots from rain. Highly recommend. Great layout.
Outstanding
Best condition I have ever seen from tee to green. Absolutely loved it.
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.
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.
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.