Wind Watch GCC
A view of a green surrounded bu bunkers and flowers at Wind Watch Golf & Country Club.
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4.0
1324 Reviews (1324)
5 Stars
679
4 Stars
475
3 Stars
106
2 Stars
32
1 Stars
32
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.7
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
83.9%
Recommend this course
1202 out of 1324 reviews
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3.9
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
20
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
77.4%
Recommend this course
41 out of 53 reviews
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3.9
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
28
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
64 out of 80 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

4.0
1324 Reviews (1324)

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 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had a 924 tee time and finished after 2 pm so it was a 5 + hour round. Our group waited close to 5 to 10 minutes each hole to tee off. The tee times were scheduled 7 minutes apart resulting in a congested course and a slow pace of play. Course was in great shape. However some of the pin placements were diabolical I had an uphill putt and if you go 1 feet past it it would roll back down making your second putt difficult.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Course was in good condition. However, the pace of play was slow. There was a gap of 7 minutes between each tee time and we pretty much waited 10 minutes at each hole waiting to tee off. At the end of it all it was over 5 hours

Layout Fair
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Dumpster Fire

Solid layout with some fun holes, but awful pace, closed putting green, closed driving range, closed grill, inexperienced staff. Beverage cart didn't take credit card because of card processing issues. The course put out a slow-moving youth event without blocking out additional tee times for how slow they moved. 5+ hours. Dropped a head cover that was never returned. F minus. This goes on my "never again" list.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wind watch

Golf course was very good and everything went well. We enjoyed the round pretty good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Positive

Staff/ starter were great! Walked in, they had my reservation and the process was seamless. The starter was friendly and got us out a few minutes early. Course was in very good shape. Tee boxes looked good, and the greens were in great shape. Overall the course was in very good shape, well manicured and honest conditions. I spent to much time in the sand, but that’s not the courses fault. I’d reccomend the course and golf pass.

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

Snails Pace

Played on Saturday July11, 2026:

- there was no “starter” controlling the first tee.

- we tee’d off 35 minutes late

- they were short carts

- not including our 35 delayed start, the round took 5 hours and 45 min.

- every par-3 was backed up 3 (4 some) waiting.

- no rangers floating around to help keep pace.

- course was in decent shape.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 148
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Challenging course

Challenging course with some narrow fairways, water carries, and fast greens. Course was in great shape, a pleasure to play. Took 4.5 hours midday Friday. Cart girl came around a lot, halfway house good. Cart made a noise, but otherwise good- no gps though.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Cool course lined with trees & water

Very cool course. I loved the layout of the 16th hole. I didn’t like the layout for the ending 18th hole. Uphill, 90 degree tee shot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Father’s Day

I have played here before. The course is well maintained and the staff is very friendly. Greens are fast. It’s a definite must play. I wish the carts had GpS.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is for skilled golfers

Brought a buddy in from Queens turned him on to this course he loved it elevation changes plenty of water holes and bunkers great challenge for him he now wants more Long Island Golf!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome course

Very good course challenging conditions and an abundance of hazards. Course was windy the day I played.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played

Get It Together

This course cancelled a tee time on me less than 2 days before a federal holiday when every tee time within a 50 mile radius has been booked for weeks. I made the tee time weeks ago (like everyone else anticipating the holiday) and this course cancelled the tee time saying there was a tournament on that day. Absolutely ridiculous. Never playing here again.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Questionable Course Conditions

I've played Windwatch many times over the last 20 years and this was the poorest kept I've ever seen it.

The tee boxes were littered with broken tees to the point that the groundskeepers should've left a rake to clear a spot for tee off. The greens were exceptionally fast and loaded with pebbles from previous air rating -- they looked like they haven't seen a blower in a week. The fairways were ok, but the fringes seemed in disrepair (so if you hit a stray shot here or there, good chance you'll be hitting off missing grass).

If the course is gonna charge full fee, the least they could do is maintain the tees and greens.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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