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
Expected a nicer course
I played here because of the 4+ star ratings. I should know better, most golfers seem to have very low standards. The layout was nice. The staff was very friendly. The driving range was adequate. The layout was fun. Most of the course was browned and the fairways had a lot of bare spots. One thing I will say though they did have five star greens. The greens were large, very fast and undulating. You had to be very creative when hitting your putt. I absolutely loved the challenge of the extremely well manicured greens. Spend serious time reading your putts, these greens can be tricky, but they are true in the ball rolls beautifully on these greens. My hats off to the Greens keeper.
Nice place to golf!
At 72, we were looking for a nice place to golf that offered 9 holes instead of a mandatory 18. Windemire offers that and the food and service was great. Carlos (bartender) was very professional and pleasant to talk to.
I understand the course is semiprivate, and while we were eating lunch 2 couples came in and for over 45 minutes talked about people falling, heart attacks, going to the hospital and all maladies known to man, so the lunch atmosphere was more than a bit tainted, but Carlos(staff) was fun to talk to in spite of them. The couples were too loud for the public location, but if they are members, they can do anything they want, right? hmmmnnn...
Needs some love
The layout of this course is awesome lots of potential, however the condition of the tee boxes and fairways was atrocious. The greens were in awesome shape, the surroundings lakes and house on the course just magnify that the course conditions could and should be much much better.
Windemere
First time on this course and really enjoyed the challenge. Nice Pete Dye Jr. design with some waste buknkers and elevated approach shots. Definitely play again when in South Carolina
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.