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
1267 Reviews (1267)
5 Stars
659
4 Stars
454
3 Stars
99
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
27
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.9
89.9%
Recommend this course
1158 out of 1267 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
92 Reviews (92)
5 Stars
56
4 Stars
22
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
90.2%
Recommend this course
83 out of 92 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.2
145 Reviews (145)
5 Stars
72
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
4.2
Value
3.9
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.7%
Recommend this course
130 out of 145 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
1267 Reviews (1267)
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Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

One of the best on the Island

So happy I got to play this track. Staff was great course was wide open and presented enough challenges. It however had some very straight forward shots to blend in feel good play.

Cannot wait for next season..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 11/16/2017:
Terrific! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your first time playing at Wind Watch. We're pleased that our staff left a great impression on you and that you enjoyed the challenge that our course presented. We can't wait to have you back for your next round!
Played On
Reviews 17
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 6
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
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Solid round

Course is in great shape. Must've aerated a few weeks back, but greens are still rolling quick and putts are minimally impacted. Layout is unique, but this is not a super "walkable" course as some tee boxes are a quarter mile from the previous green.

On this particular day, they did not have any coffee at the clubhouse, half-way house, or with the mobile beverage cart, which was disappointing. All of the food for purchase is cash only too. No water on course, either, so just come prepared.

Otherwise, no complaints. Great pace of play w/ tee times 10 min apart. Has a passable driving range and putting area.

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

Wind watch golf

Facilities are not well maintained. There was no starter at the 1st tee directing golfers. Greens fees are too high for the golf experience offered.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
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 2
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 181
1.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Worth the price

No wait, course is in great condition, and a 4 hour Sunday round is priceless!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

pretty course

We played on Monday 8/18. The tee boxes were in very poor shape. the rest of the course was in pretty good shape considering the time of season. Unfortunately, the cart girl did not have any food, only snacks (crackers, peanuts etc) and the halfway house was not open so we were very hungry during the day

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Fair Course

I like the course for the challenge presented. However, the course is in need of attention-divots in fairway not repaired and no container on the cart to fill divot. No color on cart for cold beverages-it was 90 degrees and the club washer on the cart was in need of replacement. I paid on Golf N ow with a Hot Deal so that that extent, I got what discounted price I paid for.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Nice fun golf course

Course is always in good shape. It was a little drier and faster than normal than I remember but that's because we haven't had much rain lately.

I played with my wife who didn't love it because there are many sand traps and she hasn't yet mastered her sand game

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Most difficult first hole on LI?

This course is maintained exceptionally well and is what I’d consider very challenging due to bunker placement, water hazards, elevation changes and beautiful but very fast greens. We played from the whites and the tee box was positioned to the left next to the blue tees — a very challenging tee if you’re not able to draw a ball with your middle irons. It’s about the 10th time I’ve played it and it doesn’t seem to get any easier…

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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