Winged Foot Golf Club New York
Winged Foot Golf Club is a par-72 public course in New York, playing 7,426 yards from the BLUE tees with a rating of 76.4 and slope of 140. Winged Foot's West Course is the quintessential U.S. Open venue, where Tillinghast's tilted greens and strategic bunkering have produced over-par winning scores in five of six Opens.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 7,426 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 76.4 / 140 |
| Tee Options | 5 |
| Location | New York, USA |
| Coordinates | 40.9625, -73.7539 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Metres | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 7,426 | 6,790 | 72 | 76.4 | 140 |
| Black | 6,937 | 6,343 | 72 | 74.3 | 134 |
| White | 6,522 | 5,964 | 72 | 72.2 | 132 |
| Green | 6,019 | 5,504 | 72 | 69.8 | 130 |
| Gold | 5,481 | 5,012 | 72 | 67.4 | 124 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 76.4/140 | 451 | 475 | 243 | 461 | 516 | 321 | 167 | 493 | 572 | 3699 | 194 | 384 | 633 | 219 | 452 | 426 | 490 | 469 | 460 | 3727 | 7426 |
| Black 74.3/134 | 429 | 404 | 218 | 428 | 497 | 321 | 159 | 471 | 513 | 3440 | 187 | 376 | 562 | 210 | 416 | 414 | 460 | 442 | 430 | 3497 | 6937 |
| White 72.2/132 | 405 | 375 | 192 | 415 | 484 | 313 | 148 | 423 | 458 | 3213 | 180 | 369 | 511 | 201 | 374 | 396 | 436 | 428 | 414 | 3309 | 6522 |
| Green 69.8/130 | 386 | 349 | 169 | 361 | 472 | 296 | 133 | 380 | 433 | 2979 | 169 | 311 | 450 | 182 | 348 | 371 | 414 | 404 | 391 | 3040 | 6019 |
| Gold 67.4/124 | 331 | 311 | 138 | 337 | 440 | 289 | 130 | 351 | 406 | 2733 | 146 | 276 | 409 | 147 | 341 | 339 | 384 | 354 | 352 | 2748 | 5481 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 3 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 2 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (7,426 yards, 76.4/140)
Course rating 4.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,522 yards, 72.2/132)
904 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.2 above par.
Handicap 20+: Gold (5,481 yards, 67.4/124)
1,945 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.6 below par.
Hole-by-Hole Highlights
Stroke index 1, the hardest hole on the card. The longest of the 10 par 4s.
Stroke index 18, the easiest hole on the card.
The longest hole on the card at 633 yards. 61 yards longer than the next.
The shortest par 3 on the card at 167 yards. 130 from the GOLD tees.
Stroke index 2.
Tournaments at Winged Foot Golf Club
Playing an event at Winged Foot Golf Club? The field that shows up with a plan has the edge. Run the strategy engine on this course for your handicap and your bag, and walk to the first tee already knowing every number.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Winged Foot Golf Club known for?
Winged Foot Golf Club is known as the quintessential U.S. Open venue. Designed by A.W. Tillinghast, its West Course features severely tilted green complexes, strategic bunkering, and demanding doglegs that have hosted six U.S. Opens. Winning scores have been over par in all but one, earning it a reputation as one of golf's toughest championship tests.
What is the slope and rating of Winged Foot Golf Club?
Winged Foot Golf Club has a course rating of 76.4 and slope of 140 from the back tees. From the GOLD tees, the rating is 67.4 with a slope of 124.
How long is Winged Foot Golf Club?
From the back tees, Winged Foot Golf Club plays 7,426 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Winged Foot Golf Club?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 8, a 493-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Winged Foot Golf Club?
For handicaps 0-10, play the BLUE tees (7,426 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the GOLD tees (5,481 yards).
Is Winged Foot Golf Club public or private?
Winged Foot Golf Club is a public golf course in New York. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Winged Foot Golf Club?
Nearby courses include Bonnie Briar Country Club, Saxon Woods Golf Course, Hampshire Country Club, Fenway Golf Club.
Is there a yardage book for Winged Foot Golf Club?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Winged Foot Golf Club with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Winged Foot Golf Club?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Winged Foot Golf Club for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
What tournaments are played at Winged Foot Golf Club?
Winged Foot Golf Club hosts the Anderson Memorial Four-Ball (annually). Playing an event here? Build your game plan before you arrive: the Yards strategy engine runs shot dispersion and strokes gained for your handicap on every hole.
Does Winged Foot Golf Club have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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