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
1268 Reviews (1268)
5 Stars
659
4 Stars
454
3 Stars
99
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
28
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
89.5%
Recommend this course
1158 out of 1268 reviews
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4.3
93 Reviews (93)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.2%
Recommend this course
83 out of 93 reviews
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4.2
146 Reviews (146)
5 Stars
72
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.0%
Recommend this course
130 out of 146 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
1268 Reviews (1268)
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Conditions Excellent
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5.0
First Time Playing

Great course!

Would definitely recommend this course. The course conditions were great. The course layout is beautiful and challenging.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Conditions Excellent
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4.0
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Previously Played

Head of me there were two players made me crazy

Every holes, fairways and greens maintained well.

I was not enjoying the game because head of me 2 golfers played as they were in private golf course. They didn’t care about other players. They were hitting golf ball twice. No rangers were kept moving slow golfers.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 32
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Narrow due to tree on either side. Greens still recovering 3 wks after aeration. Hole 9 green is too fast and sloped.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 11
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Plays Once a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Worst Experience Ever

The course allowed people who have never played before to walk on the course right in front of us. They were hitting multiple range balls and even had the basket with them. We tried to call the pro shop but no one answered for 3 holes until they finally called back. We asked these people to play through, they did not understand what that meant as they hit up on us and missed hitting us by a few feet. The course finally sent out 2 young people they said they were part of a scramble but there was no one else in front of us. When we complained about them hitting up on us they laughed and said this not a big deal. When the cart girl came by we told her what was going on and she got a starter who was actually not working and was playing to come by, he apologized and chased them off the course. They then showed up on another hole. We found out the golf pro and his assistant had left the course and Club Corp replaced them with 2 young kids and these kids let these people jump on the course because they were their friends. If this is how the course is going to be run, do not play here. I play there almost every week and with the cost of their green fees I expect more and respect for the staff. Next season I will look to take my golf rounds elsewhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Overpriced

I will only play here during the off-season because during the summertime this place is way overpriced. This course is not nearly worth the price that they ask for - maybe $90 during peak season but $120-130 really? If you want to play a decent course and get ripped off in the same day play this place June-Sept.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course, but

Windwatch is a great course, but for starters they were out of charged carts when we got there so had to wait on that, and then one of play was horrible. 3 groups in front of us were so slow, took us 3 hours to finish front 9, we didn’t even get to finish back 9. The group directly in front of us was really bad, just not even trying to move at a good pace and nothing was done about it. Disappointing because Windwatch is one of the nicer public courses around.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 33
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course

Great course and layout. It was a shame all the snack stations were closed and I couldn’t get any help in the restaurant. Was very hungry in the round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Dazed and confused

The course layout got me dizzy your routed all over the place some good holes mixed in w strange holes If you a goose lover and I don’t mean gray goose You will really really feel like you got goosed by the price Worst hot dog I’ve ever eaten at the turn No other options like sandwich

Not a happy camper here I’m not ever going back

Cheers I’m playing Bethpage today Any course I can get on I can’t end my weekend w the blow hard wind watch

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

One of the Top Courses in Long Island

First time here. Great course. Definitely worth the price. Will definitely not back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

bad shape dont play

The course itself having played several times this year was POOR . The staff wants your money and does not care about refunds as it being the golfers problem since you booked through golf now. We played early before 8 AM . The tee boxes were aerated without any notification from Golf now or the staff when booking or even when signing in !!! . Sand traps were not raked for days it appeared as sprinkler marks were over the large foot prints!! During the round you could hear loud speakers going off for announcements that was garbled and disturbing your round . The fairways were loaded with divots, no dirt repair on the carts or tee areas. The place was an overall MESS. The foursome in front of us obviously could not pick up their feet on the green as on EVERY hole there were scuff marks by the hole . As someone who plays other courses this BAD!!!And GOLF NOW listened to the complaint but will probably do nothing. Dont book them.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 09/09/2024

Hello, dcoupe83. Thank you for leaving us a review. We apologize for the disappointing experience and the lack of communication regarding course conditions. We hope you will give us another chance in the future.

Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Walked

Feels like I'm on vacation

The staff and the course layout makes me feel like I'm on vacation. Very good condition, and interesting holes with a good amount of water and well placed sand traps.

Carts didn't have GPS which was a little disappointing but other than that the amenities were great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/23/2024

We’re glad to hear the course gave you that vacation vibe! It’s great to know you enjoyed the layout and conditions. We appreciate your feedback about the GPS and will keep it in mind as we look to improve. Thanks for playing with us, and we hope to see you back soon!

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