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3.2
606 Reviews (606)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
266
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
30
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
64.2%
Recommend this course
504 out of 606 reviews
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3.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 12 reviews
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3.4
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
70.2%
Recommend this course
33 out of 47 reviews
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Course Highlights
Exceptionally friendly staff and smooth pace of play consistently stand out as top reasons to book a round here. The uniquely challenging layout offers strong value for golfers seeking an affordable, enjoyable course.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6324 yards
Slope 134
Rating 70.8

The 18-hole Whispering Woods Golf Club in Whispering Pines, North Carolina is a semi-private golf course that opened in 1974. Designed by Dan & Ellis Maples, Whispering Woods Golf Club measures 6324 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 134 and a 70.8 USGA rating.

The semi-private course offers challenges to both the intermediate as well as the accomplished player. The course rambles over undulating terrain which is carefully maintained by the caring staff. The greens are known for their conditioning and the course is a favorite for annual returning golfers. This is a track with alot of character.

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Course Details

Year Built 1971
Greens Champion Bermuda Ultradwarf
Golf Season Year round
Architect Ellis Maples Dan Maples (1974)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No
Golf Simulator No
Teaching Pro Yes
Indoor Practice No
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Snacks
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Reviews

3.2
606 Reviews (606)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 11
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 19
Elevation Changes 17
Bunkers 12
This course/club is great for:
Locals 17
Advanced Golfers 11
Seniors 11
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 13
Near the Airport 8

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Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

What a Shame!

This is a wonderful Ellis Maples design that has been badly mistreated. The greens have been painted to hide the fact that they don’t really have any real grass on them to speak of. Fairways are ok. The bunkers don’t even have rakes, for goodness sake. I guess ya get what you pay for. With a little TLC and a moderate amount of cash, this beautiful course could be rejuvenated and would be a real gem. Too bad ownership either doesn’t have the money or doesn’t care.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 05/30/2023

Thank you for your review, I would like to clarify some of your concerns.

The greens are painted when the Bermuda Grass goes Dormant after the first frost in the fall. You are correct, the greens are thin because of the ground not reaching 60 degrees for growth. Yes, we do not have rakes in the bunkers because they are considered WASTE BUNKERS. At the 2021 PGA Championship at Kiawah Island, they declared all their bunkers WASTE BUNKERS because it is more favorable to the player.

Thank you

Art Colasanti/Owner

Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Enjoyable round

We played here and had no one in front to wait on nor no one behind so optimal conditions to concentrate on game! Enjoyed the round

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Decent

They do well with what they have. A few greens in bad shape. Amazing staff. Overpriced drinks and food in restaurant imo.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good for price, would play again if conditions were better

Great pace of play, not many groups ahead or behind.

Greens need a lot of work, some were awful to putt on, couldn't putt at all on some of them but for the price I paid with the "hot deal" on golfnow, I couldn't beat it.

Great layout, but needs better care throughout, I hate seeing courses like this go to waste. Especially in the Pinehurst area.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great fun round

Really great fun as course was not overrun with people. No waiting on groups ahead or being pushed by people behind! Love that! And very reasonable price. Fun time!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Has great potential

Course has great potential just needs staff to facilitate the course needs.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very interesting course

We are here from Switzerland on golf vacation and played the course for the first time. We were totally thrilled with the layout! Also, although it rained very hard during the night, the course was in very good condition. Price performance is excellent! Very nice staff. We like to come back!

Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Nice Coirse

Somewhat challenging.. Pretty good shape. Will play it again soon.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 110
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 110
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 110
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 69
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Top tier course

Course in great shape. Just the right challenge course for the average player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice Layout

Strength is layout - - built into the beautiful trees of Pinehurst area, N.C. Some holes were stunning! Some holes were unique with blind shots and holes requiring precise shots around lurking trouble.

Friendly staff who were excellent.

Course condition was OK but not quite as good as I expected. Greens were very good; tees OK; fairways OK .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Golfing at its finest!

This course always looks great and plays like nobody’s business. You get a scenic view while the course challenges your game skills. The 19th Hole has delicious food and the pizza is magnificent!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Talamore Golf Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $137 (USD)
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