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
1294 Reviews (1294)
5 Stars
665
4 Stars
468
3 Stars
102
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
29
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.7
87.9%
Recommend this course
1179 out of 1294 reviews
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3.9
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.2
79.2%
Recommend this course
19 out of 24 reviews
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4.2
99 Reviews (99)
5 Stars
53
4 Stars
27
3 Stars
10
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
5
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.9%
Recommend this course
86 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

4.2
1294 Reviews (1294)

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 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very slow round. Some holes unplayable

Very Very slow round. Hole #1 is completely unplayable for anyone who cannot hit a snap draw. Please see photo for hole #1 tee box. Greens were rolling well and course conditions were fine. Ranger called on hole 2 to enforce pace of play, and did not see him the rest of the entire round, and the pace worsened.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
1Q
Played On
Reviews 222
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very challenging course

Conditions are very good. Course has a few very challenging conditions. Water , slopes and abundant of sand traps. But certainly well worth playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
1Q
Played On
Reviews 222
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
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
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
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 37
3.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
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 11
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
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