Wind Watch GCC
A view of a green surrounded bu bunkers and flowers at Wind Watch Golf & Country Club.
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4.2
1294 Reviews (1294)
5 Stars
665
4 Stars
468
3 Stars
102
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
87.9%
Recommend this course
1179 out of 1294 reviews
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3.9
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
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2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
79.2%
Recommend this course
19 out of 24 reviews
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4.2
104 Reviews (104)
5 Stars
54
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
Recommend this course
91 out of 104 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns consistent praise for its scenic, unique design and well-maintained fairways with quick-rolling greens. Friendly, professional staff and a welcoming atmosphere make each round a genuinely enjoyable experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort/Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6686 yards
Slope 136
Rating 72.4

Although it is located in Hauppauge on Long Island's North Shore, Wind Watch Golf Club possesses the look and feel of a destination course. Sprawling across a lush, rolling landscape covered with sparkling ponds, the course is as challenging as it is scenic. Water hazards come into play on 12 holes and there are more than 75 bunkers, some of which are massive in size, strategically placed throughout. Almost every hole presents golfers with a unique risk-reward opportunity. The golf course begins and ends at its highest point, which is one of the island's highest elevations. Wind Watch's closing hole provides a memorable finish as the only dogleg on the course. This par 4 takes a sharp left before climbing uphill to the triple-tiered green that is protected by three enormous traps.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Lee (1990) Stephen Kay (1997)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed Yes
Dress code Denim is not allowed and collared shirts are required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Available Activities

Swimming, Billiards

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.2
1294 Reviews (1294)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 30
Bunkers 29
Narrow Fairways 20
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 20
A Weekend Splurge 19
Locals 19
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 23
In the 'Burbs 18
Convenient to the City 6

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Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Disappointing- not worth the money anymore ! !

While this course has always been on the expensive side - it was always worth it but not anymore! Looks like they have really given up as far as maintenance and keeping up the course conditions . Greens were punched weeks ago but no follow up work so still bumpy with holes . Fairways bare in spots , bunkers not raked , broken rakes at some traps - there was a dead squirrel on a cart path. My cart died after 5 holes - the one person working there came out to replace it - when I mentioned my thoughts he said " I cant disagree". NOT ONE MAINTENANCE PERSON SEEN THE ENTIRE ROUND. No water anywhere, halfway house looked shuttered , no starter just a girl sitting in pro shop taking money. Work being done on locker room but as far as the course - zero. Totally not worth the price anymore . Played Bethpage today- $43 and it was like a country club .. this was like a muni that they are looking to sell off. After the round we wanted to grab a beer - were told its closed so had to go to hotel - even though the carts advertised a special at the course bar . When giving in the cart we told a guy our thoughts and he said pretty sarcastically - Ill tell the GM .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Very disappointing- not what it used to be. Not worth the $$$

For a course that has always been on the expensive side ,you at least felt you got your moneys worth- well not anymore.

No info that the Greens were punched or a discount that some courses offer -ok , then found out it was almost 3 weeks ago and they were still in bad condition shows no follow up work was done at all which was the theme all over. Fairways in bad condition , bunkers never raked ,

Broken rakes at some bunkers -literally not one maintenance person anywhere to be seen. While lots of construction being done to the locker rooms - nothing to the course. Looks like they have really given up while still charging $100. There was a dead squirrel on a cart path for f sakes !! No Cart , ok No halfway house open no water available anywhere to fill my bottle on 85 degree day. . My cart was dying after 5 holes - thankfully I got the one employee working there to bring me a new one. When I mentioned it to the person his response was - I can't disagree. No starter just a girl collecting money in pro shop -

NOT WORTH THE MONEY ANYMORE - pretty frustrating

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Sand and water

conditions are good for the early season. I did not miss many traps or water hazards. Seems like no one other than myself had raked a trap. Good overall, hopefully it improves.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Slow… no starter is only got 9

Started at 3:20 and was only able to get 9 in. Pace of play was extremely slow. Asked for a rain check for the back 9 and they couldn’t accommodate. Fun layout just really slow play

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 55
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wind Watch Golf Course

I hadn't played the course in years, but it was in great shape tee box to greens. The greens were fast and some challenging undulations. It's a very challenging course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Where is the Ranger?

I’ve played this course a few times, and the earlier experiences were fine. The most recent round was a different experience. There had been recent rains, and the course did not drain well, so the course played cart path only. The twosome in front of us was chronically slow, hit multiple balls on multiple shots each hole, and moved slower than slow to and from their two carts, despite their youthful ages. As a result, we waited and watched on every shot.. There was no ranger on the course at any point during the round to monitor and enforce the pace of play. Not hurrying back.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 94
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Five stars deserve

This is a dignified and sophisticated private course. The entire staff conducts themselves with professionalism and shows great consideration for every golfer. The course itself is magnificent and incredibly challenging; the 9th hole, in particular, harbors significant peril if you attempt a long shot to reach the green. You may struggle and toil your way toward the finish line, only to find that the 18th hole leaves you feeling helpless—almost as if it were taunting you to return and take on the challenge once more. It fills me with pride to know that such a magnificent golf course exists right here in New York. Oh, and its sister course, Willow Creek, is also excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 145
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

A challenge

The course is challenging with its length, water hazards, and fast greens. Must bring your “a” game. Greens were aerated but ran fast anyway. Grass wasn’t quite full and growing yet so lies were thin. Don’t really care for the first and eighteen holes which are a bit unfair. Halfway house could use an upgrade. Course was in good condition and pace of play excellent-4 hours for 18 holes.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not enjoyable and disappointing

First off, I completely understand that courses need to aerate this time of the year here in NY with that said, they left the plugs laying all over the fairways. The bunkers were littered with rocks and pebbles, the course was overall in really rough shape. Again I know it's early in the season and we had a bad winter but I have played several rounds over the past few weeks and other courses were in much much better shape even right after being aerated. All of that for in season full price as well. I have played many rounds here over the years and I know that it's on the higher price end of public courses in the area and normally I would say that it is worth the price... not this time. I actually left after playing 9 holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course conditions

Great, friendly staff and course is in good shape. Greens are fast. Restaurant should open before 1 pm.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers

I leave the same review for most public courses. WAY TO MUCH GRAVEL. Pebbles, small stones etc...

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 44
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wind Watch

Convenient for me close by. I do like it even though it kicks my butt. Just can’t read the greens very fast and hard doesn’t hold a long to mid iron. Almost a guarantee to roll off back. Going back again tomorrow for more punishment. I need redemption lol

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

1 st time this year

Still early in the season so the coarse isn’t at it’s best yet but it was in good shape for this early in the season.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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