Hole 18 at Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course)

Par 4 • 448 Yards • Mamaroneck, New York

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The legendary 18th hole at Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course) stands as one of golf's most demanding finishing holes, a 448-yard par 4 that has determined countless championships. This straight, unforgiving test features a deceptively narrow fairway lined with thick rough that punishes wayward tee shots. The approach shot plays to a small, subtly contoured green that demands precision, with little margin for error around the putting surface. Without traditional hazards to distract, this hole relies on its exacting standards and championship pedigree to challenge even the world's best players. It's a fitting finale to a course that has hosted five U.S. Opens, where careers are made and broken on this uncompromising closing stretch.

Tees:

448y

Green:34y × 38y

Fairway @250y:24y wide

4 Bunkersleft dogleg

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Hole Stats

Par: 4
Yardage: 448 yds
Green: 6533 sq ft
Bunkers: 4
Course Slope: 138
Course Rating: 73.2

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Par 4 • 449y

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

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Strategy Tips

tee shot

Position your tee shot carefully on this 448-yard par 4, as the fairway maintains a consistent 24-yard width at both the 200 and 250-yard marks, requiring precision throughout your drive.

hazard warning

Be aware of bunkers positioned at 270.7 yards from the tee - longer hitters need to either lay up short of this distance or carry well beyond to avoid trouble.

approach

With the green measuring 6,533 square feet (34 yards by 38 yards), you have a generous target for your approach shot, allowing for more aggressive pin-hunting on this mid-length par 4.

tee shot

Consider a controlled tee shot to the 200-yard mark where the fairway is 24 yards wide, leaving yourself a manageable approach of around 248 yards to the center of the large green.

green

Take advantage of the spacious green dimensions (34 yards wide by 38 yards deep) to be more aggressive with your approach, as the large target area provides forgiveness for slight misses.

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This 448-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 448-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.

How difficult is hole 18?

This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.

How big is the green on hole 18?

The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.

What's a good score on hole 18?

This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.

Can I practice hole 18 on a golf simulator at home?

Yes — many modern launch monitors and simulators include real course data for Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course). You can play this exact 448-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 →