Hole 1 at Winged Foot Golf Club (East Course)

Par 4 • 395 Yards • Mamaroneck, New York

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Challenging

Opening at the legendary Winged Foot Golf Club (East Course), this 395-yard par 4 sets the tone for one of America's most demanding championship venues. The straight layout may appear deceptively simple, but Winged Foot's notorious reputation for precision begins immediately. A well-struck tee shot down the center leaves players with a mid-iron approach to a characteristically small, undulating green that demands accuracy over distance. The absence of major hazards shifts focus to the green complex, where Winged Foot's subtle slopes and lightning-fast surfaces create their own challenge. This opening hole perfectly introduces golfers to the course's philosophy: reward precision, punish carelessness, and respect every shot.

Tees:

395y369y344y

Green:42y × 38y

Fairway @250y:24y wide

5 Bunkers dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 395 yds
Green: 8515 sq ft
Bunkers: 5
Course Slope: 142
Course Rating: 73.9

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Bunkers everywhere — a versatile wedge is your scoring club on this hole.

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

With the fairway maintaining a consistent 24 yards width at both the 200 and 250-yard markers, accuracy is crucial off the tee. Aim for the center of the fairway to maximize your options for the approach shot.

approach

From a well-positioned drive around 250 yards, you'll have approximately 145 yards into a generous green measuring 8,515 square feet. This large target allows for aggressive pin-hunting with mid-irons.

hazard warning

Be aware of bunkers positioned at 387 yards - while these are beyond the green on this 395-yard hole, they could catch errant long approach shots that fly the putting surface.

green

The green's dimensions of 42 yards deep by 38 yards wide provide ample landing area, but pay attention to pin position to avoid long putts on this substantial putting surface.

tee shot

At 395 yards total length, this par 4 rewards strategic positioning over pure distance. Focus on finding the 24-yard wide fairway rather than trying to overpower the hole.

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This 395-yard par 4 is ideal for working on your driver accuracy. Launch monitors from $600 let you practice this exact shot with real course data from home.

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Scoring Tip

With bunkers guarding the green, pick the side with the most room and let the slope feed the ball toward the pin.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best strategy off the tee?

For this 395-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 1?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: large green requiring good lag putting.

How big is the green on hole 1?

The green is large and can play quite long. Three-putt territory if you don't manage your approach distance well.

What's a good score on hole 1?

This hole is a medium-length test where par is a solid result. A straightforward par 4 where course management pays off.

Can I practice hole 1 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Winged Foot Golf Club (East Course). You can play this exact 395-yard par 4 shot-by-shot at home. Entry-level options like the SkyTrak+ (around $2,500) and Garmin Approach R10 (around $600) support course play, while premium systems from Trackman and Foresight offer tour-level accuracy. Most systems pay for themselves in a season or two versus green fees and range balls. Shop home golf simulators →