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4.4
1046 Reviews (1046)
5 Stars
540
4 Stars
388
3 Stars
78
2 Stars
23
1 Stars
17
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.0
91.0%
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4.4
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
17
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.3%
Recommend this course
42 out of 45 reviews
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4.3
120 Reviews (120)
5 Stars
66
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
12
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.0%
Recommend this course
108 out of 120 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

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in New York (2021 #24)

Reviews

4.4
1046 Reviews (1046)

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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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Wind watch

Place is awesome. Some greens quicker than others only because of locations some open to sun some not so much. Overall AA+

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 05/18/2024

Thank you for your positive feedback and for recognizing the unique characteristics of our greens. We're thrilled you had an AA+ experience!

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Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
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Beautiful layout.

Under 4 hour round is always a plus. Especially on Long Island. Greens very fast. Group ahead of us were not making a mess of the bunkers.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
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Conditions Good
Value Good
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Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Call before you play

It’s April so no course is in tip too shape yet you pay $90+ for this course for some reason. We thought maybe they were ahead of the curve but no, the course was not worth the money. To make matters worse they never said anything about the greens being aerated so that’s another kick in the balls when your paying that much and all over courses in the area are roughly $55-70. On multiple greens they had the sprinklers running also so you had to navigate around those. Just an overall disappoint when your charging that kind of money for a round.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 2
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5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 309
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 309
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Top notch course

Challenging course. Even short holes have difficult greens. 2 were too fast. 1st had a big false front and the hole was just above where it started to fall off. 9th was sloping down left a lot. Very hard to get a birdie.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 309
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 309
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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