Wind Watch GCC
A view of a green surrounded bu bunkers and flowers at Wind Watch Golf & Country Club.
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4.3
1284 Reviews (1284)
5 Stars
662
4 Stars
465
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
29
1 Stars
28
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
89.5%
Recommend this course
1173 out of 1284 reviews
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4.1
14 Reviews (14)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
10
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.2
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.9%
Recommend this course
13 out of 14 reviews
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4.3
99 Reviews (99)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.9%
Recommend this course
89 out of 99 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

4.3
1284 Reviews (1284)

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 145
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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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 43
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
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Very good for the first time out

Great staff as always. The course is in surprisingly good shape considering the winter we had. My only sticking point is the price this early in the season.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Pace of play was a real issue, there were a few groups that delayed tee times which led to 20 + min waits on each hole. Really would have appreciated the ranger intervening to speed things up. When you’re paying $115 for an off-season round you don’t expect a 5 hour + pace.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Waiting game

Very slow play due to people playing from the blue tees that don’t belong there. Watched time after time all but one player playing from trees or hazards because they think they can hit 250+. No ranger in sight to fix the situation. A 5 hour round does not make for a fun day.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't waste your money

Don't waste your money. This place is way too exspensive to not be in perfect condition. Staff here is very rude and not accommodating at all. There was a problem that their system had with a tee time I booked and they are charging me for 2 rounds saying I booked two. Aside from their system screwing up and screwing me the course had way to many dead spots to justify almost $250 for the round.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Great track

Course layout is really good although tight. Pace of play on a Monday in September at 1:10 was terrible. Foursome in front of us with 20 something’s were waiting for par four greens to clear from the blue tees and they couldn’t hit the ball 200 yards.

Five some in front of them was two holes down. Five hour round. Not enjoyable

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good Course

After the aeration the greens have turned out to be great

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

20th time playing

Staff: professional and friendly.

Course: Good conditions. Nice maintenance.

Restaurant: Excellent Cheese burger with fries. Great server.

Entrance and surrounding grounds: Done beautifully!

See you very soon.......David F.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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