A foursome of prominent golfers of that era played the opening round: George Lyons, George Cumming, F.P. Freeman and Stanley Thompson. Two or three hundred spectators watched this first round at Windermere. It all started in October of 1919 when some of Toronto's leading bankers, merchants, barristers, etc., who were also summer residents of Windermere, on Lake Rosseau, decided a golf club was needed to make the area an even more desirable place to holiday.
From that starting point, land was chosen and purchased and arrangements were made for the newly established Toronto firm of golf course architects: Thompson, Cumming and Thompson (Nicol Thompson, professional at the Hamiltion Golf & Country Club, George Cumming, professional at the Toronto Golf Club, and Stanley Thompson, who became perhaps the greatest golf course designer in Canadian history) to lay out the new course.
From that starting point, land was chosen and purchased and arrangements were made for the newly established Toronto firm of golf course architects: Thompson, Cumming and Thompson (Nicol Thompson, professional at the Hamiltion Golf & Country Club, George Cumming, professional at the Toronto Golf Club, and Stanley Thompson, who became perhaps the greatest golf course designer in Canadian history) to lay out the new course.
Services
Windermere offers guests overnight accommodations and Club services/playing privileges through long-standing partnerships with three premium resorts adjacent to the Club. Conditions: All Green Fees, Carts, and Packages for these rates will be sold directly by the selected resort and may be subject to administration charges.
Take aim at the left edge of the first bunker beyond the fairway with a Hybrid or long iron and try not to cut too much of the dogleg - it doesn't pay. O.B. borders the right hand side. The second shot plays somewhat longer than the actual yardage and the green is fairly small. Try to leave yourself below the hole.
Windermere Golf & Country Club is entering our 37th year of Junior Golf and Tennis programs. Our goal is to teach life-long skills in Golf and Tennis technique and also social skills, proper attitudes, courtesy and sportsmanship. We offer both a July and August session in golf and tennis and each session concludes with a family BBQ and awards presentation to all participants.
Windermere Golf & Country Club proudly offers a wide selection of golf and tennis fashions including tier one brands such as Under Armour, Tail, Antigua, Titleist, Foot Joy, Nancy Lopez and Callaway. Let our CPGA Professional team set you up with the latest innovations from TaylorMade, Callaway, Cobra, Foot Joy, Titleist.
Windermere Golf & Country Club Membership is affordable and offers an unparalleled Muskoka experience for the entire family. With unlimited access to spectacular grounds, a championship Golf course and Tennis facilities, Club Membership provides Members with exclusive benefits, programs and events throughout the entire season.
