Wind Watch GCC
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4.3
1271 Reviews (1271)
5 Stars
660
4 Stars
455
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
28
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
89.7%
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1161 out of 1271 reviews
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4.0
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.6
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.2
84.8%
Recommend this course
28 out of 33 reviews
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4.3
102 Reviews (102)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
25
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.2%
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90 out of 102 reviews
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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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4.3
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Reviews 4
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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/06/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for playing Wind Watch Golf & Country Club. We hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/06/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for playing Wind Watch Golf & Country Club. We hope to see you back again soon!

Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great facility overall

Good experience. A bit costly compared to a certain 5-course state park on the Nassau-Suffolk line, which is also an outstanding, well-maintained facility, but Wind Watch is quite good in its own right. Went in the afternoon on a Saturday, started on time. A bit of backup in front of us made for a 4.5 hour round, not bad. Good mix of tee boxes that seem to be fair to a variety of player types. A bit disappointed that it's cart-only, as I do love walking. But the carts' club-washers, ball-washers, and divot filler bottles are nice adds. No GPS screens as in some places, but these practical add-ons were useful. The range is good. Challenging course, lots of water and plenty of frustratingly-placed bunkers that really make you think over your shot decisions. I personally played terribly but enjoyed the experience. Helpful, attentive staff. I'd absolutely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback and we're glad to hear that you had a good experience playing at Wind Watch. We understand your point about the cost and we apologize if it seemed a bit high compared to other facilities. We value your business and hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

Nice course. Some challenging holes. Greens were a little slow, but it rained hard the night before.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the slower greens, as the heavy rain the night before may have affected their speed. We appreciate your feedback and hope you had an enjoyable experience overall on our challenging course.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course

Friendly staff and the course was in good shape, except the geese do leave a mess in spots

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/18/2023

Thanks for taking the time to review us! We appreciate your feedback! Come visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Definitely intermediate level play to advanced and i really enjoyed my time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your time at our establishment. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great course

We had a lot of fun playing here together. The pace, course layout, conditions, etc. there was nothing to complain about, but maybe because it rained early in the morning, it was 'cart path only'. If they suggest some discount when it's cart path only, it would be much more reasonable. Other than that, everything was great, and I would like to play here again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Thank you for your review and for enjoying your time at our business. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by the "cart path only" situation due to the rain, and appreciate your suggestion for a discount in such circumstances. We hope to welcome you back for another great experience soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/06/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. We see you rated the course 1 star and are interested in learning what we can do to improve for your next visit. We take single-star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thanks for choosing Wind Watch Golf & Country Club.

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always good

Always a nice spot to play. Staff is always friendly, and the amenities are decent. Course conditions were very good, and the greens are some of the best kept around. The new carts are nice; it would be nice if they had gps. Only downside for the course is the 18th hole. It’s a mess. Terrible closing hole that should be made into a par 3. The triple tiered green can turn a good round into a nightmare. Overall you get your moneys worth at WW.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Thank you for visiting us at Wind Watch Golf & Country Club. We appreciate your positive rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Outstanding public course- beautiful and challenging with great staff and pro:) !!!

I only wish, since I am in my 8th decade that I could pay and walk nine holes with my push cart for exercise:) If that were possible, I would pay to do so 5 of 7 days!!!

This is beautiful course and challenging (though I now have mover from the blue to white to the senior tees:)

The Head Pro and the entire staff and maintenance crew are phenomenally helpful and the conditions outstanding! They have an amazing dog, Roscoe who eliminates the Geese and their excrements that are found on many courses of Long Island. The Food and beverage at the Seasons Grill is spectacularly delicious for players either mid round or at the end of 18 with great TV options of viewing and variety whether solo or with large groups of friends (or new friends you meet on this course:)

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/14/2023

Thank you for visiting us at Wind Watch Golf & Country Club. We appreciate your positive rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Slow Play for High Pay

Course is in great condition but they squeeze too many groups out without enough staggered time. Waiting on every shot for every hole is taxing to say the least. They continue to over price the green fees even after 3pm. Not impressed. With prices like theirs they should provide a golf rewards card.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/14/2023

We appreciate your feedback regarding the condition of our course. We apologize if you experienced delays due to the high number of groups playing at the same time. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
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
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Commented on 07/26/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Wind Watch Golf & Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course, but some questionable staff members.

Course was in good condition. Bag boys and pro shop very friendly. 3 separate times were harassed by rude staff and or course rangers for pace of play, despite finishing our round in 4 hours and 20 minutes and having zero pressure from the group behind us. Their reasoning was the two open holes in front of us. Seems irrational.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/26/2023

We appreciate your feedback regarding the condition of our course and the friendliness of our bag boys and pro shop staff. We apologize for any negative experiences you had with our staff and course rangers. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review.

Played On
Reviews 181
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 100 Contributor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wadingriver ny

Course excellent shape. From fairways to rough. Greens were excellent and fast. Staff very top notch. Pace of play was excellent. Top golf course in Longisland ny.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our course in excellent shape, from the fairways to the rough. We appreciate your kind words about our staff and the pace of play. Thanks again for your feedback!

Played On
Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pest aside

Ahhh the smell of fresh air and freshly cut grass first thing in the morning. Well I had none of that. Was breathing in what ever pesticide, herbicide or genocide that was sprayed on every hole. Don't know whether it was cart path only for the little rain the night before or the poison that was being sprayed. My partner got so sick he was dry heaving after the round. I don't understand why all these golf courses continue to charge more than double for a cart, yet continue to prevent you from driving on the fairway. Don't think I'll be back here for a while.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/26/2023

We apologize for your negative experience at our golf course. We understand your concerns regarding the smell and the possible pesticide spraying. Thank you for bringing this to our attention, and we will make sure to address these issues to provide a better experience for our customers.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/24/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to rate us. We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
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Commented on 07/24/2023

We appreciate you taking the time to rate us. We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

A day of floods

Played the course for the first time on a day of scattered but heavy thunderstorms. First round passed quickly with little water damage, but the second round was longer and heavier and saturated the course, complete with puddles, making it virtually unplayable. Carts were understandably switched by the course GPS system to Cart Path Only. the cart began to beep and became inoperable going forward until the cart path was reached. Getting there in reverse from the woods, where we sheltered during the rain was an adventure. We will return to play the course under better conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 07/24/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback! We hope to see you back soon!

Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/14/2023

Hello and thank you for your great rating! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Wind Watch Golf & Country Club!

Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Get what you paid for

Overall nice course. Green is fast and pristine. Friendly staff. Has range and putting green. As a walker will always prefer to walk but ride only. Did upgrade carts recently. Tight holes and water force carries. Long 225 yds par 3 in back nine. Recommend it.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/14/2023

Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our course. We appreciate your feedback and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the fast and pristine greens, friendly staff, and our range and putting green. We apologize if there were any challenges with tight holes and water carries, and we appreciate your recommendation.

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