Whispering Woods Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Championship | 72 | 6324 yards | 70.8 | 134 |
| Middle (W) | 72 | 6028 yards | 74.6 | 139 |
| Middle | 72 | 6028 yards | 68.9 | 129 |
| Member | 72 | 5676 yards | 66.4 | 123 |
| Member (W) | 72 | 5676 yards | 72.3 | 133 |
| Forward (W) | 72 | 5063 yards | 68.5 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 70.2/133 | 362 | 175 | 356 | 400 | 425 | 366 | 187 | 343 | 484 | 3098 | 345 | 149 | 418 | 509 | 360 | 156 | 455 | 194 | 386 | 2972 | 6070 |
| White M: 68.6/128 W: 73.6/134 | 327 | 163 | 330 | 368 | 385 | 357 | 177 | 317 | 453 | 2877 | 310 | 125 | 397 | 500 | 340 | 147 | 434 | 170 | 343 | 2766 | 5643 |
| Gold M: 66.1/120 W: 70.8/130 | 300 | 133 | 323 | 318 | 376 | 301 | 154 | 297 | 406 | 2608 | 281 | 113 | 333 | 443 | 319 | 110 | 404 | 155 | 275 | 2433 | 5041 |
| Red M: 63.9/114 W: 68.5/122 | 257 | 111 | 260 | 291 | 342 | 257 | 126 | 207 | 360 | 2211 | 258 | 104 | 310 | 404 | 273 | 83 | 358 | 117 | 238 | 2145 | 4356 |
| Handicap | 18 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 16 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 7 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
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I’ve been to this golf course 5+ time in the last months. I like the course. It’s a good corse to work on your game. However, everytime I check in I’m greeted with an attitude from the staff because I booked online instead of with them. Other than that. It’s the best deal for 18 holes in the sandhills.
Getting worse
I went here about 3 months ago and the tee boxes and fairways were pretty decent. Nothing terrible. Greens were always fast. However, just went again 4th of July and it is getting worse fast. Some fairways were almost completely sandy and dead. Greens were completely dry and ball ran ridiculously fast. Course layout has so much potential but the condition is getting worse quickly.
Hills & Valleys
The layout is challenging and varied. Greens were cut very short and were FAST. The fairways were just OK; lots of unintended gulleys and bare spots. Considering the amount of rain we have had, I expected lush fairways. They were not.
Great value
Nice course and great value on Hot Deal. The restaurant isn’t open on Sundays or Mondays so make other arrangements on those days. It wasn’t crowded when we played and the leisurely pace was enjoyable.
Pro shop management
Terrible customer service. Absolutely atrocious person who apparently was mad to be working on Sunday evening acted like he didn’t want me to tee off at 3:30 because “the carts had to be in by 8:20”. Then he wouldn’t give me a rain check after I only played 9 holes with my kids!!! And he charged me 80 bucks and this course was 2 steps up from a goat field. Although I will say the greens we excellent. Will never return and will be contacting the owner about the horrible customer service.
Not worth the hour drive
They claim only ONE PERSON working and that is the reason the rules of golf edict could NOT be enforced. Golfers skipping holes to avoid waiting and causing jam ups in future holes. Golfers were just left to do whatever they wanted.
Two golfers in one cart sharing one set of golf clubs,,,,REALLY????
You should be ashamed and embarrassed.
GolfNow take note please. You can do better!
Not bad for budget minded golfers
Being a budget minded golfer this course suited me just fine. Yes the cart paths are rough in many areas but just slow down over the bumps and you will survive. The tee boxes and fairways were in good shape. Played the ball down the entire 18. The greens were not PGA tour quality but rolled good and I managed to make a few good putts. Shot a 78 with a triple bogey, a double bogey and 2 birds. I would play this course again if in the area in the future.
Not what I was expecting
I played this course in March and was rather pleased with the condition of the course coming out of winter. My club is closed for the greens to be punched and I found a time that worked for my dad and me. I talked the course up on the ride there and as soon as we stepped into the first tee I was surprised.
The tee boxes all were very worn and seemed almost dead. The grass reminded me of winter dormant Bermuda.
The bunkers were very packed. One would have to take feet and twist them hard to break the surface to place the ball for a fair lie.
Fairways were hit or miss. Some were in great shape and looked rather nice where others had more bare patches or “weeds” than actual grass.
Greens close to the club house were the best on the course but others were very rough in places including mow heights changing on the same green.
In short I will play it again maybe next year as I know things happen but in general right now I will have to pass.
Fun course
Great course for amateurs like me. Not real long but offered a few challenging holes. Plays fast.
No Water, Terrible Cart Paths
I started at the tee time check in booth after calling for someone for over 5 minutes. no one was home. I had to literally search for some one to check me in. It was extremely odd the the man in the pro shop told me "there are 60 people ahead of you, it going to take all day for you to play." I said 60 people on the front nine, and he no, thats how many are out there since the first tee time. I started at 11a. I just found that very odd for him to try and scare me about the no. of people on the course. as i played, i saw there was no water anywhere to drink, and it was very hot. I said to myself, why in the world and what would it have cost the man in the pro shop to simply tell me there is no water on the course, best get some now if you want to drink. 2 things would been accomplished for few words that costs him nothing to offer. one they sell drinks and water, 2 I know what to expect.
finally, i think i need back surgery riding over the course and cart paths, very, very, very hard bumps everywhere.
Overall a Great Deal
I got a Hot deal for $18 for 18 Holes with a cart and you can’t beat that. Course had some rough spots for sure. Lots of rain definitely affected that so not too mad about that. Worst part of course was definitely the cart paths. Some of them were in really rough shape and some of them just ended without any direction. And the bridges definitely need to be replaced too. Some of them were ROUGH. But overall, for the deal, there isn’t much to complain about. Just a few rough spots here and there. But i would definitely play it again and would recommended it to anyone for that price.
If you don’t mind goat racing
Course is worth about $15 at most weeds everywhere greens were dirt these pictures they have posted have to be from be from years ago. I WOULDNT GO HERE.
Budget friendly
First off, I am a fan of Maples designs. Walked 18 for $20. 8am tee time. Round took 2:45. Didn’t see another person on the course. Front nine has MANY elevation changes, fairways were inconsistent at best. Greens were fairly quick and rolled well. Back nine opens up more like a parkland course, something I have experienced with other Maples courses. Back nine in much better condition than the front. Overall, wasn’t expecting much but for $20 worth it. Dan in the clubhouse was helpful and personable.
Poor maintenance
Course is need Of cash infusion. Cart paths in major disrepair. Bridges, bulkheads needs replacing or upgrading. Staff was very helpful and cordgial.
Very friendly staff
Course condition is good and green is very fast. Overall a very pleasant experience.
Fast and tricky greens. Liked the layout. Fairways need work.
I liked this course layout and the greens were fast and tricky. The condition of the course itself needs updating.