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Conditions
2.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
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3.5
66.4%
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3.2
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2.6
Value
3.8
Layout
3.8
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3.9
Amenities
3.7
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4.3
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3.3
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Conditions
2.7
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3.8
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.3
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3.5
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4.5
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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 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
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

Whispering Woods is a beautiful course! We had a foursome and we paid a total of $93 for a Saturday afternoon. Great value! We already had dinner plans but they had an excellent menu with Saturday featuring authentic Thai food. I was very happy with the course. It was in pristine condition. Great for the average golfer out to have a good time. Overall very pleased!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Whispering Wood is a must play course

This course is a must play course and after playing it for the first time. I will definitely play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good time

Great course, very good, would highly recommend. The greens were aerated week ago but the fairways were very nice.

Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
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

best greens in county

Course does not reward mistakes. Greens in great shape. New owners have made great strides in getting course back into good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I wish!

There was no refreshment cart. However, no one bothered us about bringing a cooler. I wish they would upgrade the restroom facilities. A porta-john for a 5 hole break just isn't good enough in the Sandhills. However, the people were amazing and the course was challenging. I will go back, I would recommend it to others who just want to play. Last note, GPS in the carts....AWESOME!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good

Greens in good shape and enjoyed playing. Wasn't happy that had to use golf now app to get a good price on golf in the town you live in.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/10/2014

Wanted to make sure that you were aware of our "Local's Rate". Residents of Moore County ALWAYS receive a discount here at Whispering Woods. Call us directly and we will be more than happy to assist you. Thanks for playing golf with us and we look forward to seeing you again in the very near future.

Thanks,
Chris

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

whispering woods

I really like this course near pinehurst. the price was excellent at $29. I thought it was challenging. Conditions were excellent. tee boxes were plush. Fairways cut just right. Rough thicker but not ridiculous. They had 2 spots where they had issues. 1 on a green and the other close to a green but they had reacted to it and they were healing nicely. I would recomend for average to above average golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good Round!

Overall the course was great. Fairways and greens were in good shape. The tee boxes have suffered a bit in the dry weather. The price paid for what we received is hard to beat. I would like to play the course again now that I know the layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Course Conditions Not Up to Par

Greens looked good, but a lot of them were bumpy (not cut/rolled?) Fairways a little thin due to lack of rain (or watering?) Food/beverage service closed at 2PM (told this was normal for the company running their service. No 19th hole after 2pm??? In general, this course did not meet any expectations for the area in which it is located.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 07/11/2014

We appreciate your input. There are a couple of fairways that are a little thing due to our single row irrigation. We are addressing the issue. Transitioning from Bent grass to Bermuda has been an outstanding improvement. Just like you we had noticed a little "bump" in the roll of some putts. We have purchased rollers for the greens and the "bump" has been addressed. While the cafe does close from 2-5 to get ready for the dinner service there are always cold drinks and snacks available in the Pro Shop, I apologize if that was not offered to you. We invite you back to see that we are constantly improving to add to your enjoyment. Let me know when you are coming and I will stock a cooler for you on my dime. Just ask for Chris

Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts. We look forward to the opportunity to not just meet but to exceed your expectations in the very near future.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Ok for a cheap round

I was down in the Pinehurst area to watch the US Open. I looked on GolfNow to find a tee time, and many of the better courses were booked or had jacked the greens fees way up during US Open week. I decided to play Whispering Woods due to the recent positive review on GolfNow about the recently renovated greens.

The course was OK, with the greens probably being the best feature, although I did feel that a few greens were a bit bumpy and needed to be rolled. Several of the fairways and tee boxes were patchy and need work, mainly on the back 9. The layout of the course was nice and with continued maintenance it will be a good place to play for mid-high handicappers. The length of the course is relatively short, so long hitters and low handicappers will find it too easy. There is no driving range which is a drawback.

Note: beware of the angry dog on hole 3. My playing partner and I hit our drives and were driving the cart down the fairway to our balls when this junkyard-looking dog came running and barking after us. He chased us for about 150 yards until he finally turned around.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

friendly staff

Friendly helpful staff GPS golfcarts, cool.course in pretty good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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