Hole 18 at Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course)
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 448 yds
- Hazards
- 4 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 38 yds deep × 30 yds wide
Scorecard yardage is for Championship tees. The aerial shows its labeled reference position; distance rings measure to the green.
Championship tees · Par 4 · 448 yards
The plan for No. 18
The 18th at Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course) is a 448.0-yard par 4 that plays straightaway.
Off the tee
The tee shot strategy centers on finding the optimal position in the fairway while avoiding Winged Foot's notorious rough. Aim for the center-left portion of the fairway, which provides the best angle into the small green. Most players should consider a 3-wood or long iron off the tee rather than driver, sacrificing distance for accuracy and control. The fairway narrows as you approach the green, so positioning your drive in the wider landing area around 250 yards out is crucial. Even a slight miss into the rough can make the approach shot exponentially more difficult.
Approach & recovery
The approach shot to this small green requires pinpoint accuracy and smart club selection. With the green's compact size, focus on the center of the putting surface rather than attacking pins. A mid-iron to long-iron approach (depending on your tee shot position) should prioritize hitting the green over getting close to the flag. The green's subtle slopes can create challenging recovery shots if you miss, so err on the side of caution. From the rough, expect the ball to come out with less spin and potentially run past the green.
On the green
Winged Foot's 18th green features subtle breaks that can fool even experienced players. The putting surface slopes generally from back to front, making uphill putts preferable to downhill ones. Pin positions on the edges of this small green create particularly challenging two-putt scenarios. Read putts conservatively and focus on speed control - three-putts here have cost countless tournaments. Approach putts from below the hole when possible, as downhill putts on this surface can easily get away from you.
Watch for
- Fairway bunker crossing the landing zone
Hole 18 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 6,533 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Championship tees · 448 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 448-yard par 4, most players will hit driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 18?
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This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers.
How big is the green on hole 18?
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The green is fairly large with multiple pin positions. Lag putting becomes important on longer putts.
What's a good score on hole 18?
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This hole is a demanding hole where bogey is not unusual. This longer par 4 will test most golfers. Focus on position over distance.