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
1270 Reviews (1270)
5 Stars
659
4 Stars
455
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
28
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
89.7%
Recommend this course
1160 out of 1270 reviews
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4.3
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
48
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
8
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
90.0%
Recommend this course
72 out of 80 reviews
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4.2
122 Reviews (122)
5 Stars
59
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
6
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.3%
Recommend this course
109 out of 122 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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4.2
1270 Reviews (1270)
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Conditions Good
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Conditions Average
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Friendliness Good
Pace Good
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Conditions Excellent
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Helpless

I don’t mind paying money to go to a nice golf course as for the shape of the course it lives up to the money however it shouldn’t take 5 1/2 hours to play golf no food on the course I was told when I started at 10 AM that there would be food by the turn when I end my day and got back to the clubhouse, I asked what happened to the food. They told me it was at the turn, neither me or the people I was playing with so any sort of food at the turn we were told it was on the eighth or ninth hole. There was a bathroom there but no food. The pace of play was horrendous not once did we see a Ranger to speed things up? I had people hitting up on me meanwhile there were six golf carts waiting in a hole. This is ridiculous and this is why I will not be coming back not for the money but for the value of my money.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
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Plays Once a week
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 15
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great pace of play, wasn’t too busy

Good to see a lot of workers on the course, the only negative, which in a long run will be a positive is the tees were top dressed.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great shape

The course is in great shape! It’s expensive but the it’s best public course in Suffolk county right now

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 1
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

What happened???

I haven’t played this course in many years and was shocked by its poor condition. Granted it’s early but this not a well maintained course. Divots everywhere! Not filled in. Sand traps with rakes in center of trap and not groomed in weeks if not months. Virtually no staff. Golf carts without water in ball cleaners. This is a bad public course but once was a proud property

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 14
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Played On
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
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
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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