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3.3
606 Reviews (606)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
266
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
30
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.8
Layout
4.0
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.5
66.1%
Recommend this course
504 out of 606 reviews
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3.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
72.7%
Recommend this course
8 out of 11 reviews
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3.4
45 Reviews (45)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
71.1%
Recommend this course
32 out of 45 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

3.3
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 12
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Conditions Poor
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Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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The staff was not friendly the greens were great fairways looked like my front yard grass no grass to hit off of dirt track

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
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Previously Played

Layout

Greens are fast and true some a bit bumpy but overall nice course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Good course, wrong time.

The layout and design of the course is well done.

Due to large amounts of rain in days ahead of play the fairways were in pretty rough shape. Very muddy and some places just completely neglected. Hard bunkers full of earlier.

The greens however appeared to be the one part of the course that was properly maintained. They were in pretty great shape.

Overall I enjoyed my round on the course and I look forward to coming back once everything is in better condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 34
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

This course is great for practice and taking your time golfing.

The greens were in good shape but overall course needs some work- back nine in better shape than the front... front very little grass. However, good course to practice your game as you can play at your own pace and play 2 balls without anyone behind you. The front 9 has some very interesting holes! I do enjoy playing the course and the staff is very friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Great course for the price

Reasonable rates. Friendly folks especially Roger. Good layout and fast greens. Fairways should come in during the Spring. Tuff pin placements. Overall, this course and staff is very good! It's especially priced for everyday golfers who might be on a limited budget. Best kept secret in the Pinehurst area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

Good afternoon round

The course is undergoing a lot of upgrades and work to help with drainage. Some of the fairways still need to be evened out. The back nine is in better shape than the front. I look forward to seeing what it looks like under the new management and once it wakes up from winter.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times 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 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Doggo

Great value at $20 for 18 holes and cart.

January conditions as expected, but greens were in great shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not great, we won’t be coming back.

The lack of cart paths make for a very bumpy ride and where there are paths, they are terrible!! The staff member we dealt with was extremely rude. Last time we had a younger man in the clubhouse who was kind but this time we had an older gentleman who was so rude to us. We will not be coming back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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