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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
32 Reviews (32)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
68.8%
Recommend this course
22 out of 32 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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Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still Solid

Play here almost every time we visit the area. It’s a great layout and the new greens are actually really nice - rolled great and even held some shots versus the bent they used to have. Pace can be slow; just double tee and fix that easily.
Looking forward to my next visit here

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Loved the layout of the course. Greens were rolling fast but true. Definitely played longer than expected. Will play again if in the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

TOUGH BUT FAIR

It was very helpful that we played with a local who knew the course. The lay out is tough with several blind landing areas. Overall the course is in good shape except for the car paths. Green rolled true and the speed was manageable. I would definitely recommend it as a course to play when in Columbia.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

The course is challenging and a lot of fun to play. I could be wrong, but seems like they replaced the greens since I last played. I know they are working on drainage, but the course was in really good shape. They really could use cart path work.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 74
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Great Layout, Poor Conditions

First time back since right after the greens were redone. Honestly, course could be great if they could do it. Layout is fantastic and don’t feel like there are any “bad holes” just challenging ones. Greens are just not there and fairways and tees are kinda rough. Overall feel a little ripped off I paid $35 for these conditions. Definitely a $25 course. Very bumpy and roll slow. Staff is always very friendly though.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout. Not good shape.

Nice layout of what most likely used to be the nicest course in town. The greens were nice though just punched. Fairways and rough were in need of some love.
Overall great layout. Very fun shot making.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Layout

The course was in good shape with the exception of the sand traps. They could use some sand and raking.
The pace of play was very good on the front nine but was very slow on the back. This was due to people beginning their round on number 10 due to a small backup on number 1.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Great course and great price

This is my favorite course in Columbia and is a lot of fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Shame

The previous reviews hold true. Staff in the clubhouse didn’t give me the time of day. No one was around when I went in to get help. Cart barn kid was helpful and doing his best for being the only one on staff. Cool course layout but in bad shape. Bunkers not raked. Dirt patches on some greens. Cups not fully stamped into the ground. Course was empty except a 5some I ran into who didn’t wave me (a single) thru. Smh. But overall just a shame this course looks like it could be so great.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Blythewood country club or Windermere?

This place has the best layout in the Columbia area. The parts that need attention is greens, fairways, tee boxes, bunkers, pro shops employees, and price. This course has so much potential, but nobody has any money to make this dream a reality. I don’t even know what the name is… is it Blythewood Cpuntry Club, or back to being Windermere? The main reason the fairways are a shade of green is due to weeds, not fairway grass. They bragged and bragged about the gorgeous greens they put in a couple years ago… where are they now? Looks like Windermere back when they had the bent grass greens. Also, the price to play has gone up higher as the course gets worse and worse. Tom in the pro shop needs an attitude adjustment or maybe just a personality. Great course layout, it just needs uncle Joe to bail it out like the rest of the country.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing

The course is in dire condition

Staff not friendly from the time we entered the facility. The course was in dire conditions .

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Course a bit rough

Greens and tee boxes are in poor shape. Nice course, very playable, but needs care.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice layout

The practice green was nice and fast but the greens on the course were inconsistent mostly slow. Course was very dry and not in good condition. Greens were punched and course gave no mention that they were.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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