View of the 9th hole and fairway at The Windermere Club
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3.9
392 Reviews (392)
5 Stars
123
4 Stars
139
3 Stars
73
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
28
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
81.1%
Recommend this course
304 out of 392 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.6
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.6
73.5%
Recommend this course
25 out of 34 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
62 Reviews (62)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.4
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
79.0%
Recommend this course
49 out of 62 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
392 Reviews (392)

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 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 28
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Nice layout.

Nice layout. Very hilly and lots of bunkers. Love that each hole had its own layout and challenges. Length is not a critical but accuracy is important. Two great par 3’s all carry over water. One was 185 and the other was 160 from the whites. Greens had some dead spots covered with sand and smoothly and ran at 9 to 9.5. Friendly staff but the. bar food was ok and expensive. I truly hope course conditions change over the next few years because it is a fun place to play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Best layout in Soda City

Just a great 18 holes of golf, great and challenging layout. Enjoyable from the first tee to the last green.

Conditions Good
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
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens were perfect; staff was very friendly. Cart paths are the worst I have experienced. They need a Marshall to increase pace of play.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course, greens were excellent

Have played this course many times and it did not disappoint this time. They replaced the greens some time ago and boy have they come in. Probably the best greens in the area. My opinion.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fall Conditions

I'm sure in prime season this course is excellent. At this time of the season ( grasses have gone dormant) the course was rough. I would love to play it in season.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fantastic layout.

What a great experience. First round of a 7 day golf trip. Layout is great and condition for November was really good.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful Residential Course

Played after a gap of 6 months. The Course is in excellent shape for the price. It is a beautiful and challenging course to play it if playing for the first 5 times.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Overall the course was in good shape. The greens were awesome, the best I have seen them over the past three years. Will definitely be coming back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 32
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love the course

Great layout and greens were in good shape. But …got stuck behind a captain’s choice tourney and last 5-6 holes took forever. Great course. One of my favs in midlands …

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun and challenging layout in decent shape

Super friendly staff. Greens were in very good shape. Some fairways were a little “weedy”. Overall a positive experience!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Potential

This course is very challenging. It’s one of the best layouts I’ve ever played. Lots of water and well placed sand bunkers. The bad is lots of weeds but not horrible. Cart paths need to be redone and those trees that is causing the problem cut done. The staff was great but need better sandwiches and hotdogs. I’m definitely playing this course again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
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