Windermere Golf and Country Club was incorporated on July 5, 1957. The first directors were President Alex Olynyk, G. Edward Trott and W.J. Martenson. They in turn selected Mr. C.E. Robinson to be the golf course architect. Mr. Robinson was quite enthusiastic about the location which the club had chosen for its intended golf course and the first Board of Directors looked forward with confidence to Windermere becoming one of the premier golf clubs in the Edmonton area.

Before the end of the first year, the Club had over 250 shareholders who had subscribed for shares, selling at the time between $250 and $300.

The fairways were cut for the first time on June 2, 1958 and the first 9 holes were opend to play on August 23, 1958.

In 1959, all 18 holes were opened for play, even though some of the fairways were not in the most desirable condition. Construction of the new clubhouse was started and that building was completed in early 1960. Unfortunately, the building had a short life span, as it burned to the ground on April 25, 1964. Ironically, this disaster occured after what was then known as the "men's night opening smoker".

After surviving a temporary clubhouse, which also produced some of the most active folklore in the club’s history, the new clubhouse was opened in the spring of 1979. Further improvements were carried out in the 1995 and 1996 seasons. Winter of 2006 we once again renovated our clubhouse to better reflect the day’s style.

In year 2000 the membership voted to approve a 3.5 million dollar renovation as developed by Mr. William G. Robinson. This revitalization was completed in the spring of 2005 followed by a gala grand opening.

In 2007 Windermere celebrated its 50th anniversary.

This spring the membership voted 62% in favour of proceding with a Clubhouse Initiative. A survey will be done on the clubhouse to determine whether it is structurally sound and upon that survey’s results a proposal will be put forward to the membership in the spring of 2009.

From its beginnings in 1957, the club has become one of the premier clubs in the Edmonton area and a challenging golf course for members and guests. The club now has 466 shareholders.