Windermere Golf and Country Club

Created in 1957, the Club selected Clifford Robbie Robinson as the designer for its course. Robinson, a former associate for the legendary Canadian golf architect Stanley Thompsonthe man behind Jasper and Banffwas thrilled by the fascinating land selected by the nascent club and was convinced he could create something timeless. It turned out he was correct. Two years later, with more than 250 new members anxiously awaiting the opening of the course, the first nine holes opened for play and Windermere built a new clubhouse, which would be destroyed in a fire in 1964. Over time Windermere became known as a golfers club in Edmonton, and its course, which stretches to nearly 6,800 yards from the tips, was recognized as one of the strongest in Western Canada. Now in the Top 100 in Canada, according to SCOREGolf magazine, Windermere has been tested regularly by the top golfers on PGA Tour Canada, and was one of the favourites of the players, many of whom now play on the PGA Tour. In ...