Local Rules
Relief from ornamental plantings
Take relief from any ornamental plantings on the golf course without penalty.
Relief from roots in fairway
Free relief may be taken from any root located in a fairway.
Course Intelligence
Course Character
Precision off the tee and disciplined approach planning are essential, especially on the tighter East course. Windyke offers East and West courses, practice facilities and a private-club setting; the East course is noted for narrow fairways, treacherous greens and numerous hazards. A family-oriented Memphis club with two championship courses
Major Risks
Narrow fairways and hazards The East course can punish loose tee shots and poor positioning. Difficult greens Treacherous or demanding greens increase the cost of aggressive approaches.
Blue Tee Strategy
Favor fairway position over marginal distance gains. Plan approaches around the demanding green complexes. Use the official relief options only in their stated circumstances. Control the tee shot, then commit to the approach
Golfer Reviews / Consensus
Private access Demanding East course A well-established Memphis club offering varied and challenging golf. MEDIUM Two championship courses Practice facilities Family-oriented club
Course Conditions
VERIFIED Official local rules are available on the scorecard Review the current scorecard and ask staff about temporary competition rules. 2026-09-30 2026-08-30 The card's rules should be checked against any temporary tournament notice. The official scorecard publishes two specific local rules plus course-care, cart, boundary and pace instructions.
30-second Pre-round Brief
Windyke quick brief Keep tee shots in play, particularly on the East course. Position Remember ornamental-planting and fairway-root relief. Relief Rake bunkers, repair marks and follow cart instructions. Care Protect position, respect the official relief rules and manage the demanding greens.
Regulations
Cart and course care requirements
Repair divots and ball marks, rake bunkers, keep carts 20 yards from tees and greens, follow the cart path or 90-degree rule for the day, and do not enter wildlife habitat areas.
Out of bounds and pace of play
Out of bounds is defined by white stakes. The pace target is two hours per side/four hours for 18 holes; a group more than a clear hole behind should allow the following match to play through.