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3.3
606 Reviews (606)
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1 Stars
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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)
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Conditions
3.2
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
72.7%
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8 out of 11 reviews
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3.4
45 Reviews (45)
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Conditions
2.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
71.1%
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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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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
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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
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Used cart

Best greens in the area right now

This is not the hardest course in the sandhills area, but it is playable and fun. The greens are smooth and lightning fast right now, as they should be. I highly recommend playing here, especially with the great Golf Now prices.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Shot makers course with excellent greens!!!

A hidden gem. This is not a bombs away course. shot placement off of the tee is critical. Greens are very receptive and run smooth and fast. A definite must play for anyone coming to the Whispering Pines area.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Good Value for the money

I payed $30 but there are cheaper times available. Almost no one on the course so it went very quickly, under 2.5 hours but I can't be sure it's always like that. The course is a bit tight on some holes, mostly on the front with trees uncomfortably near the tee box but the back seems a little more open. I will play it again at that price. No range though which is not good but overall a very good experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ruined Day....

Booked round on 10/4/14 was on the way to play! got a phone call that it was impossible for me to play as they were having a tournament! Was told golf now should not have booked us! No attempt to smooth things out no rain check nothing just told talk to golf now and try to get your money back! Will not go back period!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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Golf Now screwed up badly on this reservation. The course had no record of it. I had the printed out sheet with the confirmation number in hand. The Gen. Mgr. said the course had been booked for 6 months for a shotgun tournament and we could not play. Fortunately he called a nearby course and got a time for us there. He also gave us a pass to play his course at a later date at a reduced rate. We both spoke to a Golf Now rep trying to understand how this predicament occurred. She could not find a record of my being charged the $9.96 booking fee despite my having the confirmation sheet in hand that said I had been charged. She assured me that the charge would not appear on my Visa bill which I will check next month when I get the bill.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Good track

Whispering Woods is a good track around this area. There are some patchy spots in the fairways, but overall the course was in good shape. The greens were a tad slow but with the undulations can't really see faster greens. Greens were in great shape. Staff was very friendly. Tee time was at 1130. I was off the tee box by 1100. There was no waiting and finished round in 2 hours. Hidden gem of a golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Very rewarding round.

Played here over 30 years ago and had not returned until this round. What a very pleasant surprise. The greens were excellent and generally the fairways and tee boxes were in very good shape. This is not a long course but does require some accuracy off the tee and for your approach shots. If you are looking for value with a friendly staff and very good conditions, check it out. I was very pleased.
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Fun Course

Had a lot of fun on this course. Many challenging holes making club selection decisions extremely important. It was a little soggy the day I played, but otherwise the conditions were great.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Old School Course

Course was in good shape with a traditional lay out, great for older golfers and those that don't hit the ball long. Challenging and fun to play.

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