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3.3
595 Reviews (595)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
100
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
29
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.5
66.4%
Recommend this course
496 out of 595 reviews
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3.2
13 Reviews (13)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
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4
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1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
61.5%
Recommend this course
8 out of 13 reviews
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3.3
44 Reviews (44)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
11
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
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Conditions
2.7
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
68.2%
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30 out of 44 reviews
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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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3.3
595 Reviews (595)
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Reviews 39
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Walked

VERY AVERAGE

Short and Interesting. Greens were in good shape, fairly quick with a lot of slope form back to front. Fairways and rough were OK, some good spots some bad spots. Tee boxes not very good, played back tees and seems like they've neglected most. Little to no grass and very uneven!

NOT COMPLAINING - Paid $11 Hot Deal

For $11 would play there over and over again, not for rack rate though.

Had first tee time, maintenance wasn't aware. Nearly got drenched on 4 green when sprinklers came on and next 2 holes had to wait for sprinklers to turn off before approaching green.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great value for good course

Very friendly staff
New management?
Tight course especially from the back
Greens hard and like lightning fast
Would return in a heartbeat especially for $14 Hot Now deal!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

New greens

Wow, these new greens are tough to read, especially if you are not used to reading Bermuda greens, then you are in for a frustrating day. Greens were in fantastic shape, just beware of slope and the grain. I have not played here in a few years and they are doing a some good work bringing back a good track. The natural areas and areas off the fairways are very true to the area.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great track

Superb condition - championship Bermuda greens in fantastic shape.
Can't wait to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Course plays longer than scorecard, very Pinehursty!

Greens were the best out of everything. You got short holes, long holes, narrow fairways and wide open ones. Fairways were nice when found with nice tee shots. A lot of hills and corners to negotiate. Snack Bar/Restaurant opens at 11 a.m and they got the best variety of food choices on there menu. Go play! Go play Whispering Woods. Hope they don't jack there tee times up due to good reviews like a lot of other courses. Some courses bait you with low tee time pricing for 2-3 weeks and then bamm! The tee time prices jump because they got there golfers wanting to play that course again but at a price double now.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course

Good course for the price. My only issue was that the grill did not open until 11:00am. Our tee time was 7:38. If you have an early tee time be sure to eat breakfast. Other that that the course was great. Pace was good we seemed to have the course to ourselves.

Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent value

Had a 730 time on sun morn,we did not see another person on the course. Played in 3:15. Conditions were very good..greens excellent.fairways good. For 20 bucks I really can't complain.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great greens/Bumpy fairways

Greens are still in great shape. Fairways need TLC although efforts were seen to remedy that in some areas. Very few players on the course which made for a fast pace.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent course for the money

$22 for 0730 tee time?!? You can not beat that at all especially for a very nice course with Fast breaking greens in pretty good condition. The fairways were in good condition, dry spots here or there but it's NC so it's expected and for the price that's a petty complaint. I am a new golfer so the course was pretty difficult and definitely let let me know what part of my game I needed to work on. Staff was very friendly and did not have a problem with me changing my tee time for 730am to 800am because my partner showed up late. It was not very busy either for a Sunday, no one on our tail and the group in front of us played at a fast pace. Will return in the future when I get s little better.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Surprisingly good

Got tee time in early July for $21 on golfnow.com. Played at 7:34 am...older foursome in front of us but they played fast. The course is an interesting layout and was in great shape. No weeds or crabgrass around edges liked some other value courses in Pinehurst. Clubhouse staff extremely friendly, unlike some other Pinehurst courses. Took time to show us around and give us pointers. Front nine has shorter holes and lots of elevation changes. Back nine opens up and a bit flatter but both sides were very well maintained. Would recommend and definitely play there again, especially for $20 in the morning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

As good as it gets !

This place is scenic, challenging and in great shape. Staff treats you like a member, especially Dan. Like Old Tom says "go play" !!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fum Day

Will come back again. Very nice course in good shape. Fun to play. Staff very friendly on pro shop, 19th hole as well as on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Playing again.

Have traveled to Pinehurst area for the last 10 years and found this course to play last year to get away from the high resort prices. Told myself I would play again if given the chance. Course needs a little loving care but for the most part is very playable. Great price, go play and be challenged! Staff is extremely friendly and accommodating.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/04/2015

Thank you for playing Whispering Woods! We appreciate your positive comments and look forward to your next visit. The course is a hidden gem out there - a Pinehurst experience without the Pinehurst price.

-Ryan S, Warrior Golf

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Featured
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Golf Review Whispering woods for high and low handicap

Whispering Woods golf course tee time 738 am may 17th.
Golfnow rate was great drove from raleigh to play on a great sunday morning.

Player Handicap 1.2

Staff: Very friendly and extremely helpful. Was greated in parking lot by shop manager was helped with cart and informed of all the twists and turns of the course which proved to be very helpful. Even offered for me to play alone or wait for others to join a group. Most wont bother with that offer but i like the option.

Location: Great hidden gym of a golf course before pinehurst and a great secret course for good rate. Located in between houses in the woods.

Golf Course: Greens are a new young champions bermuda. Not very grainy but roll very fast on flat and downhill but expected slow on uphill. True roll to the greens just line your putt up first and check the cup for the grain. I found looking into the cup to see the frey on the cup helped with grain that was there. But great greens overall very challenging. Tee boxes were in good shape as well as fairways with the typical pinehurst area sand and trees in rough area. Pick your spots on this course. Sand was wet but played fine for me. Lots of doglegs and elevation change, 200 yard shot off the tee in fairway is best play every hole.

Overall course was in great shape the staff was friendly and I will certainly come back to whispering woods to play!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/04/2015

Thank you for playing at Whispering Woods. We appreciate your positive review and look forward to your next visit. This course has come a long way in the last few years and we are glad people are enjoying this hidden gem in Pinehurst!

-Ryan S, Warrior Golf

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

This is a beautiful course very nice greens and fast. This course is very well taken care of can't wait to go play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/04/2015

Thank you for playing at Whispering Woods. We appreciate your positive review and look forward to your next visit. We installed NEW Champion Bermuda greens out there in 2013 so I am glad to hear the greens are rolling great.

-Ryan S, Warrior Golf

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout

This course presents an interesting layout where each hole has its own identity. The majority of the greens are big and slow but watch out a slippery a down hill swinger every few holes that leaves you looking the putt over again. Fun, challenging and overall a pleasure to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good condition

The golf course is in great shape. Greens are quick on downhill putts.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Golf course was in good shape for winter play. The 2-some I joined paid an Internet rate considerably lower than Golfnow rate ($18 vs $32 ). No driving range.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

going back soon/ fast greens

the course is much improved from 2 years ago with fairways in better shape. greens are very fast and really make you slow down and consider every aspect of putting. I played another course the next day and found that my Whispering Woods experience actually prepared me well for playing better golf the next day. I will go back. well worth the green fee. staff is very friendly....glad to see you.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

RLSELF

Weather was bad but course was in great shape the only thing
that bothered us when checking in there was only one cart at the front it did not have a cover for our clubs on the back we asked for a cart with a cover and the gentleman working states all the other carts are out (there were only two other cars in the lot) needless to say clubs and bag are soaked must be hard to run a golf course with 3-4 carts

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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