Hole 6 at Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course)
- Par
- 4
- Yardage
- 324 yds
- Hazards
- 4 bunkers
Aerial source not provided
Green size: 28 yds deep × 31 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 · 324 yards
The plan for No. 6
The 6th at Winged Foot Golf Club (West Course) is a 324.0-yard par 4 that plays straightaway.
Off the tee
The optimal tee shot strategy centers on positioning rather than maximum distance. Most players should consider hitting less than driver, focusing on finding the ideal approach distance that matches their most confident iron or wedge. A 3-wood, hybrid, or long iron that leaves a comfortable full swing with a scoring club often proves more effective than a driver that creates an awkward half-wedge distance. Target the center-left portion of the fairway to open up the best angle to the small green. Even without major hazards, the rough at Winged Foot can be penal, making fairway accuracy crucial. The key is avoiding the temptation to overpower this hole – distance control and angle management trump raw length.
Approach & recovery
The approach shot to this small green demands your most precise iron play. With a short hole like this, you'll likely be hitting a mid-iron to wedge, making distance control paramount. The small green leaves little margin for error, so club selection must account for pin position, wind conditions, and green firmness. Aim for the center of the green regardless of pin position – the small target makes aggressive pin-hunting extremely risky. Focus on a smooth, controlled swing that prioritizes accuracy over trying to stick it close. A 20-foot putt from the center of the green beats a difficult recovery shot from the rough or a challenging chip from short of the green.
On the green
Winged Foot's greens are known for their subtle breaks and firm conditions. On this small putting surface, speed control becomes even more critical than usual. Approach putts with the mindset of leaving yourself an uphill second putt when possible. Study the green's slope carefully – even seemingly flat putts can have significant break on Winged Foot's greens. The small size means you'll rarely have extremely long putts, but it also means there's less room for error on speed control. Lag putting technique is essential; getting your first putt within a three-foot circle should be the primary goal.
Watch for
- Fairway bunker crossing the landing zone
Hole 6 Green Complex
Mapped green boundary
Green size: 4,332 sq ft
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Frequently asked questions
Yardage reference: Championship tees · 324 yards.
What's the best strategy off the tee?
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For this 324-yard par 4, most players will hit 3-wood or driver to set up a comfortable approach.
How difficult is hole 6?
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This hole is a good scoring opportunity for most golfers. Key challenges include: small green.
How big is the green on hole 6?
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The green is small and requires precision. The green is deeper than wide, so club selection is crucial. Expect challenging pin positions with limited room for error.
What's a good score on hole 6?
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This hole is a birdie opportunity if you find the fairway. This shorter par 4 rewards accuracy off the tee with a short iron approach.