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The West Course has hosted six U.S. Opens and is known for some of the toughest scoring in major championship history.
About
Winged Foot Golf Club (West) in Mamaroneck, New York is a legendary private course designed by A.W. Tillinghast in 1923, with contributions from Robert Trent Jones Sr. and Gil Hanse. Known for its demanding layout, iconic greens, and championship pedigree, it has hosted numerous major tournaments, including multiple U.S. Opens. The course features bentgrass fairways and greens and a traditional parkland setting.
Caddie Tip
Position is everything at Winged Foot West. Keep your approach shots below the hole—putting from above the cup is extremely difficult due to the severe contouring of the greens. Focus on smart, strategic play rather than length, especially on approach shots into heavily protected greens.
The Main Challenge
The defining challenge at Winged Foot West lies in its greens, famous for severe contours, false fronts, and punishing slopes. Navigating these surfaces requires pinpoint iron play and a superb short game. Deep bunkers, tight driving corridors, and long par 4s create relentless pressure from the opening tee to the final putt.
The Good
Golfers praise the West Course for its iconic greens, which are considered among the most challenging and interesting in the world. The course’s major championship history, demanding design, and well-maintained conditions consistently earn acclaim for creating an unforgettable golf experience for elite players.
The Not So Good
Some players find Winged Foot West to be punishing for higher handicaps due to the relentless difficulty and length of many holes. The toughest greens and frequent deep bunkering can slow down play and discourage less skilled golfers, especially when rough is grown out for tournament conditions.
Signature Hole:
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Perched on a natural rise with deep bunkers gouged into the slopes below, the 10th at Winged Foot West demands a nerveless mid-iron to a green that sheds anything but the most precise strike. The putting surface tilts and ripples, spilling balls into collection areas and sand, while a house set just beyond the green tightens the visual chokehold. In championship setups, firm turf and swirling breezes turn its modest yardage into pure psychological warfare, a one-shot crucible that has humbled the world’s best and justified A.W. Tillinghast’s belief that it was the finest par 3 he ever built.
Clubhouse
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The stately clubhouse offers locker rooms, upscale dining, a bar, event spaces, and a pro shop. Members enjoy luxurious facilities and services tailored to the club’s prestigious reputation, with exceptional hospitality and classic ambience.
Practice Facilities
Winged Foot West offers comprehensive facilities: a full driving range, short game area, large putting green, and access to teaching pros. Caddies are mandatory for non-members, ensuring a traditional club atmosphere and expert guidance for each round.
Dress Code:
Prestigious
No dress code enforced. All attire is permitted.
Collared shirts not required. Clean, athletic or golf-appropriate casual wear is acceptable.
Collared shirts required. No denim, gym wear, or overly casual clothing.
Collared shirts must be tucked in; no cargo or athletic shorts. No hats indoors.
Elite club standards; jackets required indoors, no changing shoes in the parking lot, and specific attire rules based on the area of the facility.
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