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Winged Foot Golf Club
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Winged Foot Golf Club is located in the United States
Winged Foot Golf Club
Location in the United States
Winged Foot Golf Club is located in New York
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Club information
LocationMamaroneck, New York
Established1921, opened 1923
TypePrivate
Total holes36
Events hosted
Websitewfgc.org
West Course
Designed byA. W. Tillinghast (1923),
Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner (2018 renovation)
Par72 (70 for majors)
Length7,426 yards (6,790 m) (7,477 yards on 2020 U.S. Open)
Course rating76.4
Slope rating140 [1]
East Course
Designed byA. W. Tillinghast
Gil Hanse & Jim Wagner (2020 renovation)
Par72
Length6,808 yards (6,225 m)
Course rating73.6
Slope rating140 [2]
Course record
Winged Foot Golf Club
A map of New York state with a red dot near the coast and the southwestern border of Connecticut
A map of New York state with a red dot near the coast and the southwestern border of Connecticut
Location in New York
NRHP reference No.100004089
NYSRHP No.11907.000019
Significant dates
Added to NRHPJune 12, 2019
Designated NHLDecember 13, 2024
Designated NYSRHPApril 29, 2019

Winged Foot Golf Club is a private golf club in the Northeastern United States, located in Mamaroneck, New York, a suburb northeast of New York City. The club was founded in 1921, by a group largely made up of members of The New York Athletic Club, and opened in June 1923. Winged Foot's name and logo are taken directly from a sculpture in the lobby floor of the New York Athletic Club in Manhattan.[3]

Winged Foot has two 18-hole golf courses, the West and the East, both of which were designed by A. W. Tillinghast. The West Course is a par 72 that measures 7,477 yards (6,837 m); it has a course rating of 76.4 and a slope of 140.[1] The East Course is a par 72 that measures 6,808 yards (6,225 m); it has a course rating of 73.6 and a slope of 140.[2] Golf Digest ranked the West Course 8th and the East Course 65th in its 2009-10 listing of America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses.[4]

In 2019 Winged Foot was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, as the last course Tillinghast designed that was complemented by a Clifford Charles Wendehack clubhouse.[5] It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2024.[6]

Head professionals at Winged Foot

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Name Years
Dan Mackie 1923
Mike Brady 1924–1937
Craig Wood 1938–1945
Claude Harmon 1946–1977
Tom Nieporte 1978–2006
John Buczek 2007–2009
Mike Gilmore 2010–

Winged Foot member Tommy Armour won three major titles: the 1927 U.S. Open, 1930 PGA Championship, and the 1931 Open Championship.

Claude Harmon, Sr. was the head professional at Winged Foot G.C. when he won the 1948 Masters and collected a check for $2,500. He was the last club professional to win a major championship. Previously, Winged Foot head professional Craig Wood won the 1941 Masters and U.S. Open, the first time any golfer won those two titles in the same year.

Major championships held at Winged Foot

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Winged Foot's West Course has hosted the U.S. Open six times and the PGA Championship once. The East Course has hosted the U.S. Women's Open twice and the U.S. Senior Open.

Winged Foot Golf Club has also hosted the U.S. Amateur twice; in 2004, the tournament was contested on both courses. The 1949 Walker Cup was played on the West Course.

In January 2013, the United States Golf Association announced that Winged Foot Golf Club would host the 120th U.S. Open in 2020.[7] With its sixth U.S. Open, only Oakmont Country Club and Baltusrol Golf Club have hosted the tournament more times.[7]

For USGA championships, the West Course has been typically set up at par 70. In this configuration the 514-yard (470 m) converted par five ninth hole becomes one of the longest par fours in major championship history. The 640-yard (585 m) par five twelfth is the sixth longest hole in major championship history.[8]

Ogilvy's 2006 winning score of five-over-par and Irwin's seven-over in 1974 represent two of the highest major championship 72-hole scores in the modern era of golf.[citation needed] Julius Boros' winning score of 293 (+9) in the 1963 U.S. Open (at The Country Club near Boston), played in gusty winds, represents both the highest aggregate score and highest score in relation to par during this era.[9]

On January 9, 2023, it was announced Winged Foot will host the U.S. Open for a seventh time in 2028, the first since 2006 at the course with ticketed spectators.

Year Course(s) Major Winner Score Margin
of victory 		Runner(s)-up Winner's
share ($)
2020 West U.S. Open United States Bryson DeChambeau 274 (−6) 6 strokes United States Matthew Wolff 2,250,000
2006 West U.S. Open Australia Geoff Ogilvy 285 (+5) 1 stroke United States Jim Furyk
United States Phil Mickelson
Scotland Colin Montgomerie 		1,225,000
2004 West and East[a] U.S. Amateur United States Ryan Moore 2 up United States Luke List –
1997 West PGA Championship United States Davis Love III 269 (–11) 5 strokes United States Justin Leonard 470,000
1984 West U.S. Open United States Fuzzy Zoeller 276 (−4) Playoff[b] Australia Greg Norman 94,000
1980 East U.S. Senior Open Argentina Roberto De Vicenzo 285 (+1) 4 strokes United States William C. Campbell 20,000
1974 West U.S. Open United States Hale Irwin 287 (+7) 2 strokes United States Forrest Fezler 35,000
1972 East U.S. Women's Open United States Susie Berning 299 (+11) 1 stroke United States Kathy Ahern
United States Pam Barnett
United States Judy Rankin 		6,000
1959 West U.S. Open United States Billy Casper 282 (+2) 1 stroke United States Bob Rosburg 12,000
1957 East U.S. Women's Open United States Betsy Rawls 299 (+7) 6 strokes United States Patty Berg 1,800
1940 West U.S. Amateur United States Dick Chapman 11 and 9 United States W. B. McCullough Jr. –
1929 West[c] U.S. Open United States Bobby Jones (a) 294 (+6) Playoff[d] United States Al Espinosa 1,000[e]
  1. ^ Qualifying medal rounds were played on both courses, with the knockout match play rounds held on the West course only.[10]
  2. ^ Fuzzy Zoeller defeated Greg Norman by 8 strokes in an 18-hole playoff; Zoeller 67, Norman 75.
  3. ^ The East Course was scheduled to host the U.S. Open in 1929 but storm damage caused the championship to be switched to the West Course.[3]
  4. ^ Bobby Jones defeated Al Espinosa by 23 strokes in a 36-hole playoff; Jones 141, Espinosa 164.
  5. ^ Since Jones was an amateur, runner-up Al Espinosa received the first place prize money.

Scorecard

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West Course

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Tee Rating/Slope 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
2020 U.S. Open 451 484 243 467 502 321 162 490 565 3,685 214 384 633 212 452 426 498 504 469 3,792 7,477
Par 4 4 3 4 4 4 3 4 5 35 3 4 5 3 4 4 4 4 4 35 70
Blue M:76.4 / 140 451 475 243 461 516 321 167 493 572 3,699 194 384 633 219 452 426 490 469 460 3,727 7,426
Black M:74.3 / 134 429 404 218 428 497 321 159 471 513 3,440 187 376 562 210 416 414 460 442 430 3,497 6,937
White M:72.2 / 132
W:79.5 / 145 		405 375 192 415 484 313 148 423 458 3,213 180 369 511 201 374 396 436 428 414 3,309 6,522
Green M:69.8 / 130
W:75.7 / 136 		386 349 169 361 472 296 133 380 433 2,979 169 311 450 182 348 371 414 404 391 3,040 6,019
Gold M:67.4 / 124
W:72.6 / 129 		331 311 138 337 440 289 130 351 406 2,733 146 276 409 147 341 339 384 354 352 2,748 5,481
Par 4 4 3 4 5 4 3 4 5 36 3 4 5 3 4 4 5 4 4 36 72

East Course

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Tee Rating/Slope 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Out 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 In Total
Blue M:73.6 / 140 400 504 148 542 444 196 472 451 402 3,559 354 363 546 146 407 338 449 231 415 3,249 6,808
White M:72.2 / 136 373 466 141 538 388 174 437 441 386 3,344 342 355 538 141 385 324 434 209 381 3,109 6,453
Green M:70.0 / 130
W:74.8 / 134 		333 456 122 456 370 148 358 424 365 3,032 325 340 505 125 376 310 411 189 349 2,930 5,962
Gold M:67.3 / 124
W:72.9 / 123 		303 419 122 446 313 148 358 371 317 2,797 300 300 410 123 313 262 371 182 319 2,580 5,377
Par 4 5 3 5 4 3 4 5 4 37 4 4 5 3 4 4 4 3 4 35 72

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Winged Foot Golf Club is a private in , a suburb of in Westchester County, founded in 1921 by a consortium primarily composed of members from the and opened for play in June 1923. The club occupies approximately 280 acres and is celebrated for its two 18-hole championship golf courses, the West Course and the East Course, both designed by renowned architect , which are consistently ranked among the finest and most challenging in the world. Its iconic Tudor Scholastic-style clubhouse, designed by architect Clifford C. Wendehack and completed in 1923, is a landmark of early 20th-century architecture and was listed on the in 2020. The club's founding reflected the growing popularity of among New Yorkers in the post- , with the site selected for its rolling terrain and proximity to the city. Tillinghast, a protégé of A. G. Spalding and one of America's premier course designers, crafted the courses to emphasize strategic play, deep bunkers, and fast greens, drawing inspiration from the British Open while adapting to American conditions. The West Course, often regarded as the club's crown jewel, opened first and quickly gained acclaim for its demanding layout, while the East Course complemented it with similar rigor but distinct character. Over the decades, the club has maintained its courses through meticulous restorations, including a major greens overhaul in 2019 guided by to preserve Tillinghast's original vision ahead of modern championships. Winged Foot has hosted numerous prestigious tournaments, cementing its status as a cornerstone of American golf. The West Course has been the site of six U.S. Opens (1929, 1959, 1974, 1984, 2006, and 2020), where legends like Bobby Jones, , , and claimed victory, and it is scheduled to host a seventh in 2028. The East Course has hosted two U.S. Women's Opens (1957 and 1972) and the inaugural in 1980, among other events. Additionally, the club has been the venue for the 1940 U.S. Amateur, the 1949 , the 2004 on the West Course, and the 2004 U.S. Amateur on the East Course, totaling over a dozen USGA championships. In 2023, Winged Foot marked its centennial with celebrations, including a new and time capsule, underscoring its enduring legacy of tradition and excellence.

History

Founding and establishment

Winged Foot Golf Club was founded in 1921 by a group of members from the (NYAC) who sought to create a dedicated facility after failing to secure approval for one within their parent organization. These founders, drawn from New York's elite social and athletic circles, initially considered integrating the new club with the NYAC but ultimately established it as an independent entity to pursue their vision. The club's name and logo were directly inspired by the NYAC's emblem—a winged foot representing Mercury, the Roman god symbolizing speed and athleticism—reflecting the founders' emphasis on excellence in sport. In April 1922, the group purchased a 280-acre farm in , for development, selecting the site for its suitability to accommodate multiple courses and clubhouse facilities. The club was officially incorporated on August 17, 1921, as a under New York law, providing the legal framework for its operations. Early organizational efforts focused on recruiting initial members from prominent New York families and professionals in , industry, media, , and , many residing in nearby Westchester towns, to build a selective and influential membership base. This foundational setup positioned Winged Foot as an exclusive venue for the city's athletic and social elite. These early milestones paved the way for architectural planning, which was led by renowned designer .

Architectural development and opening

In 1922, the founding members of Winged Foot Golf Club, seeking to realize their vision from the for a premier facility, selected as the course architect due to his prominence in creating strategic, penal-style designs that demanded precision and tested players' skills. Tillinghast, a leading figure in the of architecture, was tasked with developing two full 18-hole courses on the club's 280-acre site in , emphasizing natural landscapes to integrate the layout seamlessly with the terrain. Construction commenced shortly after the club's incorporation in 1921, with groundbreaking occurring in 1922 and rapid progress enabling the completion of both the East and West courses by early summer 1923. During the build, Tillinghast made on-site adaptations to leverage the property's rolling hills and rocky soil, routing fairways to twist through the undulations and positioning bunkers and greens to exploit the natural contours for added strategic depth and penal elements. The initial layout began as an 18-hole configuration but quickly expanded to the full 36 holes as envisioned, incorporating these terrain features to create a challenging environment without excessive artificial alterations. The courses opened to members in June 1923, marking the club's formal debut with the first competitive round teed off on June 16 by a playing a combination of holes from both layouts. No elaborate public ceremony accompanied the opening, reflecting the private nature of the club, though the immediate play highlighted Tillinghast's demanding design philosophy. Parallel to the course work, the clubhouse was planned to complement the golf facilities, with architect Clifford C. Wendehack commissioned to design a structure in Tudor Revival style that harmonized with the surrounding landscape. Construction began in 1923, including the laying of the cornerstone on April 14, and the building—crafted from local Fordham and stone with a slate roof—was fully completed in , providing an iconic backdrop visible from key course holes. Wendehack collaborated closely with Tillinghast to ensure the clubhouse integrated visually and functionally with the courses, enhancing the overall site aesthetics.

Golf courses

West Course

The West Course at Winged Foot Golf Club is a par-72 layout designed by and opened in 1923, stretching approximately 7,477 yards from the championship tees. Renowned for its formidable length combined with narrow, tree-lined fairways and punishing deep bunkers, the course tests players' accuracy and strategic decision-making rather than raw power, with rough that severely penalizes errant shots. Tillinghast's design philosophy emphasized strategic penal hazards, creating a layout where bunkers and undulating greens force golfers to choose between safer routes and bolder lines, often with severe consequences for miscalculations. Signature holes exemplify the course's demanding character. The par-3 10th, known as "Pulpit," features a steeply sloped, elevated green flanked by deep bunkers and out-of-bounds beyond, playing over 200 yards to a narrow target and making it one of most iconic one-shotters. The par-5 12th stands as the longest hole at 633 yards, a dogleg-left requiring a precise drive to avoid fairway bunkers before a lengthy approach to a contoured green. The finishing stretch—holes 16 through 18—includes the long par-5 16th (approximately 500 yards) and par-4s 17 and 18 (both exceeding 450 yards), prioritizing precision, with sloping fairways that funnel balls toward trouble and severely tilted greens that demand exacting iron play. A notable example of Tillinghast's is the massive deep guarding the first hole's green, a yawning trap that captures second shots on the 451-yard par-4 opener and underscores the course's theme of unavoidable penalties for poor positioning. The greens, with their bold undulations and false fronts, further amplify the challenge, often causing three-putts even for well-struck approaches. In 2016–2017, architect led a comprehensive restoration to reclaim Tillinghast's original intent, rebuilding bunkers with deeper faces, expanding greens to their full historical contours, and removing intrusive trees to restore strategic visibility and firmness. The West Course shares architectural roots with the adjacent East Course, both crafted by Tillinghast on the same property, but it stands out for its superior difficulty and prestige as the club's layout. Long regarded as one of the world's toughest examinations, it has consistently ranked in Golf Digest's top 10 among America's most challenging courses, a testament to its unyielding demands on elite players.

East Course

The East Course at Winged Foot Golf Club is a par-72 layout measuring 6,808 yards from the back tees, featuring relatively open fairways that contrast with the West Course's tighter lines, yet it presents severe green complexes and notable elevation changes that demand precision. Designed by in 1923 as a complementary companion to the more renowned West Course, it incorporates shared architectural hallmarks such as elevated plateau greens and strategically placed bunkers that emphasize recovery challenges and positional play. Among its standout holes, the par-4 seventh, known as "Quaker," plays as a 437-yard dogleg right with a mostly blind tee shot over a rise, requiring a well-shaped approach to a green guarded by deep bunkers and subtle contours. The par-3 fifteenth demands a carry over a area to reach a narrow, elevated green complex, while the course's robust par-5s, such as the fourth and twelfth, prioritize strategic positioning over raw distance to set up scoring opportunities. In 2013-2014, the club undertook a restoration led by architect , which included rebuilding all greens to their original Tillinghast contours, improving overall drainage, and enhancing turf conditions while preserving the original routing and strategic essence. Primarily utilized for everyday member play and occasional secondary club events rather than major championships, the East Course is consistently ranked among the world's top 100 layouts, though it receives less acclaim than its West counterpart due to the latter's tournament pedigree.

Championships hosted

USGA events

Winged Foot Golf Club has hosted 13 USGA championships, with the 2028 U.S. Open set to become the 14th. The club's West Course has been the venue for six , renowned for their demanding setups that emphasize precision over power, a hallmark of A.W. Tillinghast's design philosophy. The inaugural major at Winged Foot was the 1929 on the West Course, where Bobby Jones captured his third national title in a 36-hole playoff victory over Al Espinosa after holing a crucial 12-foot par putt on the 72nd hole to force the extra session. At age 27, the event marked Winged Foot as the youngest club to host the championship. In 1959, the West Course again tested the field's resolve during the U.S. Open, with prevailing in a playoff against after both finished at 2-over-par 282, the highest 72-hole total in Open history at the time. The U.S. Open on the West Course is infamous as the "Massacre at Winged Foot," where punishing rough and firm greens led to the highest aggregate scoring in major history, with only two players breaking par over 72 holes. won at 7-over-par 287, two strokes ahead of runners-up Forrest Fezler and , earning his first of three U.S. Open titles. Fuzzy Zoeller claimed the 1984 U.S. Open on the West Course in an 18-hole playoff against , posting a 75 to Norman's 78 after both tied at 6-over-par 286 in regulation. The victory marked Zoeller's only major title and highlighted the course's unrelenting challenges, including Zoeller's iconic towel-waving gesture after Norman's par save on the 72nd hole. The 2006 U.S. Open returned to the West Course, where secured his sole major championship at 5-over-par 285, capitalizing on late collapses by , , and on the 18th hole to win by one stroke. Ogilvy's two clutch par saves on the final holes made him the only player under 6-over, underscoring the course's penal nature. Bryson DeChambeau dominated the 2020 U.S. Open on the West Course—delayed from June due to the —with a record-setting 6-under-par 274, six strokes clear of and six under the next-best score. DeChambeau's victory, powered by his exceptional clubhead speed and bulked-up physique, was the lowest score in U.S. Open history at Winged Foot and validated his scientific approach to distance gains. Winged Foot will host its seventh U.S. Open in 2028 on the West Course, scheduled for June 15-18. Beyond the U.S. Opens, the club has hosted other prominent USGA events, including the 1940 U.S. Amateur won by Dick Chapman on the West Course, the 1949 (U.S. defeated Great Britain 10-2), the 1957 won by after a scorecard controversy disqualified apparent leader Jackie Pung on the East Course, Susie Berning's 1972 victory on the East Course at 299 (+11), her second of three titles in the event, the inaugural in 1980 won by at 1-over-par 285 on the East Course, the 2004 U.S. Amateur on both courses where Ryan Moore rallied from two holes down in the 36-hole final to defeat Luke List 2-up, birdieing three of the last four holes, and the 2016 U.S. Amateur Four-Ball.

PGA Tour events

Winged Foot Golf Club hosted its sole -sanctioned major, the 1997 , on the West Course from August 14–17. claimed a wire-to-wire victory, carding rounds of 66-71-66-66 for a tournament total of 269 (−11 on the par-72 layout), securing his first and only major championship title by five strokes over runner-up . This marked the club's first hosting of the , further cementing its reputation as a premier venue for elite professional . The event underscored the West Course's demanding architecture, designed by , where narrow fairways, deep bunkers, and severely sloped greens tested the field's accuracy and despite the under-par winning score. Love's dominant performance, including a final-round 66 punctuated by a birdie putt on the 18th against a scenic backdrop, highlighted both the course's challenges and moments of brilliance. Hosting the championship elevated the club's prestige within professional circles, drawing widespread attention to its historical significance and conditioning standards. Preparation for the tournament involved extensive collaboration between club staff and external contractors to meet major championship specifications. Temporary infrastructure included fences, television towers, bleachers for spectator viewing, media compounds, and a dedicated practice tee, all erected by outside specialists to ensure safety and accessibility. Agronomically, the West Course underwent significant enhancements, such as a four-year irrigation system upgrade completed in 1997 for optimal coverage, rough renovations in 1995–1996 using aeration, slicing, seeding, and growth regulators to achieve 8–10 inches of dense, weed-free turf, and meticulous fairway maintenance with hand-mowing at 0.5 inches across 25 acres. Greens were conditioned to high speeds on Poa annua turf through daily mowing, topdressing, rolling, and syringing, while trees were pruned and secured for spectator protection, supported by a core team of 30 staff augmented by volunteers nationwide.

Club personnel

Head professionals

The head professionals at Winged Foot Golf Club have been instrumental in managing daily operations, providing instruction to members, overseeing programs, and preparing the club for major championships. Their roles have evolved over time from primarily handling traditional tasks like swing and equipment sales to incorporating modern elements such as collaboration for course maintenance and structured member development programs. Preceding longer tenures were early professionals like Mike Brady (–1938). Claude Harmon held the position from 1946 to 1978, the longest tenure in the club's history. While serving as head professional, he won the 1948 Masters Tournament, becoming the last club professional to claim a major championship. Harmon's influence extended to mentoring assistants, including Jack Burke Jr., who later secured victories in the 1956 Masters and PGA Championship. Tom Nieporte succeeded Harmon, serving as head professional from 1978 to 2006. A standout PGA Tour player with wins including the 1959 Rubber City Open Invitational, Nieporte emphasized junior golf development during his tenure, co-founding the National Senior-Junior Team Championship in 1991 to foster intergenerational play and youth participation. His approach strengthened club instruction and community outreach. John Buczek's tenure was brief, from 2007 to 2009, following his time as an assistant at the club. A former Met Open champion in 2000, Buczek focused on enhancing tournament operations and member preparation for competitive play during this period. Mike Gilmore has served as head professional since 2010. Named the 2023 Met PGA Professional of the Year, Gilmore has overseen key club initiatives, including the logistics for the 2020 , which was postponed to September due to the and held without spectators. Under his leadership, the role has expanded to integrate advanced techniques and coordination with agronomy teams for sustainable course conditions.

Notable members and visitors

Winged Foot Golf Club's early membership was drawn primarily from the , comprising elite athletes and prominent New York financiers who sought a dedicated venue after failing to secure one within their original organization. Among the initial charter members were figures like John Anderson, a two-time runner-up in the U.S. Amateur. Notable early members included Jess Sweetser, the 1922 U.S. Amateur champion who joined in 1924, and Dick Chapman, winner of the 1940 U.S. Amateur and a multiple-time club champion known for his low-handicap play. These members helped establish the club's reputation for competitive excellence, with several achieving success in internal club championships that emphasized precision on A.W. Tillinghast's demanding layouts. In the , Winged Foot maintains a discreet membership of business leaders, particularly in , reflecting its location in Westchester County and proximity to New York City's financial district, though the club strictly guards member privacy. One public figure among its past members was , who joined over 50 years ago and was known for regular play at the club before becoming following a reported rules incident. Contemporary members continue the tradition of club championship victories, with recent winners navigating the courses' severe greens and strategic demands to claim titles that are highly regarded within amateur golf circles. The club has long attracted famous visitors, enhancing its lore beyond formal competitions. , the legendary player, was a frequent guest in the 1920s and 1930s, often stopping by despite not being a member; club lore includes stories of his visits. Bobby Jones, the amateur golf icon, visited as the 1929 U.S. Open champion on the West Course, where his victory solidified Winged Foot's status as a major venue. , the New York Yankees star, also frequented the club, adding to its celebrity allure through stories preserved by club historian Neil Regan. Professional golfers like and tested the courses during U.S. Opens in 1959 and 1974, respectively, with Hogan praising the precision required on holes like the par-3 10th and Nicklaus famously four-putting the first green in the latter event, underscoring the layout's unforgiving nature.

Course details

Scorecard - West Course

The West Course at Winged Foot Golf Club measures 6,928 yards from the black tees, playing to a par of 72 with a course rating of 75.7 and of 141. The scorecard below details the hole-by-hole par, yardage from the black tees, and men's handicap ratings.
HoleParYardsHandicap
144403
244119
3320011
444537
555045
6431813
7315717
844421
9550815
Out363,433-
10318314
11439112
1255616
13320916
14441510
1544084
16545718
1744412
1844308
In363,495-
Total726,928-
From the white tees, the course measures approximately 6,500 yards, with hole 1 playing as a 386-yard par 4 (handicap 11) and hole 10 as a 167-yard par 3 (handicap 18). For major championships such as the U.S. Open, the course is typically configured as par 70 by shortening the 5th and 16th holes from par 5 to par 4, with overall length extended to 7,477 yards from the tips.

Scorecard - East Course

The East Course at Winged Foot Golf Club is a par 72 layout measuring 6,808 yards from the back tees, with a course rating of 73.6 and of 140 for member play. The scorecard below details the hole-by-hole configuration from the back () tees and forward () tees, along with men's handicap ratings; data reflects the setup following renovations by and Jim Wagner in 2019 that restored original features without major par adjustments. The course exhibits less length variation than the West Course and is often used for alternate events or member play.
HoleParBack Yards (Blue)Forward Yards (Green)Handicap (Men)
1440229313
255464079
3316714117
455794355
5443038811
6318517415
744634371
844404413
955604077
Out363,7723,123-
10435034218
11436035514
1255505386
13314814116
14440038510
15433032412
1644404348
1732251854
1844003812
In363,2033,085-
Total726,9756,208-
Note: Yardages are approximate for member play and may vary slightly for tournament setups; the back tees total aligns closely with 6,808 yards in championship configurations, while forward tees are designed for broader accessibility.

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