ABOUT WINDYKE COUNTRY CLUB

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to provide a high-quality, family-oriented recreational facility within a country club setting. We will achieve this goal by providing facilities and services whose value exceeds the expectations of our members, customers, employees, and owners.

We will employ only the highest quality personnel and operate to the highest standard possible. We will run our operations as professionally and ethically as possible. Dedication and loyalty to the organization as well as a strong work ethic and a goal toward excellence and service are qualities we feel our employees should possess. Every phase of our operation should be considered a model for any club operation in the country.

THE HISTORY
of the Windyke Country Club

Mr. Earl Dykema began his golfing career in the mid-30s.
Because of his immediate love for the game, he and three other partners bought property near Lamar and Prescott and built Cherokee Golf Course. Over time Mr. Dykema bought out the other partners and became the sole owner.

In 1962 Mr. Dykema sold Cherokee Golf Course to subdivision developers for nearly $1 million. Close financial advisors urged him to invest his money and retire, but because of his love for golf, Mr. Dykema could not sit still. In fact, two years earlier he had already begun an aggressive project to develop 375 acres 20 miles out on Winchester Road which is the current Windyke property.
At the rate of $1,000 per day and 12 to 18 hours work daily, Mr. Dykema began to build what was at that time called "the most ambitious and extensive golf course project ever undertaken by one man." Most people, who are successful in the golf business, have a passion for the game. This passion is different from a passion for playing. The golf business person loves the game so much that he or she wants to share it with others. Windyke is and always has been the evidence that Mr. Dykema had this passion.

One of Mr. Dykema’s desires for Windyke was for the courses to be true tests of golf. We have held every major Junior, Ladies, Amateur, and Professional tournament in the state at one of these two courses. At the same time, the courses are playable for average golfers in each of these same divisions.

Mr. Dykema also wanted a place of unsurpassed beauty. He planted hundreds of trees that are now full, mature, and majestic monuments on the course. The tees, greens and fairways today are as full and beautiful as they have ever been.

Mr. Dykema had the intention of building a country club that families (affordable and inclusive, not expensive and exclusive), could enjoy. This is exactly what Windyke Country Club has become today. There are over 1,000 families who enjoy this club as regular, executive, or tennis members. In fact, Mr. Dykema's own words were, "I think we will develop some fine young golfers out here." To this day we strive to be a family friendly place and have the tool in our par three course to accomplish this goal. Nearly every pro, architect, superintendent or golf commentator says, "We need to promote junior golf," but they are unwilling to invest their dollars in it. Mr. Dykema was way ahead of his time by building a course for junior to play.
In 1992 the Garner family purchased Windyke Country Club from the estate of Mr. Dykema.
This family continues to own 100% of the company. Their goal is to provide an unparalleled value in each area of service and product offered at the club. It is our philosophy to offer a continuation of service, products, and pricing as to entice and attract members in such a way that our club remains full, vibrant, and constantly improving. Unlike most privately owned clubs, our owners are present, ensuring that day-to-day operations continue to meet and exceed the tradition of value begun nearly half a century ago.

Dress Code

Thank you for visiting Windyke Country Club. Please review the following Dress Code and Policies below before your visit. Thank you.

  • Dress Code

    The fundamental concept of the dress code is respect. Respect for other members, and respect for the Club and its traditions. The staff has been authorized by owners and management to enforce our dress code. Members not meeting these requirements will be asked to comply and/or receive a notice of their violation. 


    Members are responsible for the dress of their dependents and guests.

     

    All clothing must be neat, clean, un-tattered, and otherwise orderly. Appropriate footwear is required throughout the Clubhouse.

     

    Cutoffs, short shorts, tank tops, jogging shorts/tops, halter tops, crop tops, wide-net shirts, men’s sleeveless t-shirts, and swim attire are not permitted anywhere in the Clubhouse.


    Country Club Casual attire is permitted, including tennis and golf attire and denim. Country Club Casual is defined as neat, clean, hole-free, un-frayed, reasonable height, and not sloppy or sexually suggestive.

  • East Course West Course and Practice Facilities

    Men

    • All golf shirts must have collars.
    • All mock turtleneck shirts must have a 1-inch collar or more.
    • All sandals or open-toe shoes must be worn with socks.
    • All shorts will be no more than 4 inches above the knee.

    Women

    • Golf tops with collars, and other current golf fashions, are acceptable
    • Shorts of an appropriate length when playing on the East or West Course.

    Juniors

    • Must be consistent with generally-accepted youth golf fashion, similar to adult guidelines above.

    Denim is allowed December – February

  • Golf Shop, Par 3, Tennis, Pool and Clubhouse:

    • Modest athleticwear is acceptable
    • Crew neck tee shirts (not undershirts) may be worn
    • Denim is acceptable
    • Traditional golf or tennis apparel is allowed.

MEMBER SATISFACTION

Windyke Country Club is directed toward member satisfaction. Member service at Windyke will be maintained to a very high degree. The enjoyment of the membership and the creation of a total golf and country club environment is the ultimate goal of our organization.