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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Photo submitted by scottbunch66 on 06/15/2026
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Photo submitted by scottbunch66 on 06/15/2026
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Photo submitted by scottbunch66 on 06/15/2026
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Photo submitted by scottbunch66 on 06/15/2026
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Photo submitted by scottbunch66 on 06/15/2026
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Photo submitted by u1105907609 on 07/09/2025
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Photo submitted by Stillz92 on 03/21/2023
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Photo submitted by u314159394543 on 07/11/2022
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Spectators at #5 tee box! Photo submitted by GolfingGemini on 07/11/2020
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Is that Bambi? Photo submitted by GolfingGemini on 07/11/2020
Lost the money for the Reservation
Booked a tee time and upon arrival the GM said he could see the reserved tee time but, did not see any payment. We had to pay for the round of golf after paying online. Course is great but, not satisfied with the way the GM tried to handle getting us on the course without having to pay extra.
My best local course
I've played here before and after the new greens. The new greens are certainly nice, but the staff and accomodations have always been great.
The "New Greens" are extremely fast.
While the new greens are certainly challenging, the back nine still has ground water problems. The widened fairways give the course more visual appeal. The rough is fairly high in many areas making it difficult to find your ball if it strays off the fairway.
Very playable for all handicap's
The coarse is in good shape and getting better every day,greens are excellent! Staff is great.
Course is in excellent condition and fairways are plush. The rough is challenging if you can't stay in the fairways.
Wonderful round of golf at an excellent price. Staff was friendly and the course played as well as any other top rank facility around. Keeping the ball in the fairways is a premium and costly if you don't hit the greens in regulations. Greens roll true and fast. If it looks like a break, play for the break with the right speed or find yourself in the 3 putt club. Watch out for the Goose droppings on the back 9 and enjoy the round.
This course has great features
This was a great coarse for the money. From the time we arrived the staff was very friendly and tended to our every need. The course is in the rebuilding stages and some areas are in need of some attention such as cart paths, but the fairways were in good shape and the new greens where in great shape. I will play this course again. Great vaule and Golfnow price.
Nice layout and the works they put in to improve the course is very evident. The greens were in excellent condition. Great value.
Most people probably remember the course from before the improvements were made. I've played the course in the past and liked the layout but at that time the course was not well maintained. Now the conditions are great and I find the layout challenging and enjoyable.
Whispering Woods is Back!!!!
This course that I had very much enjoyed playing 4+ years ago had fallen off my radar as course conditions had deteriorated.
The takeover by Warrior Golf and subsequent conversions to Bermuda greens along with improved maintenance have made this again into one of the more fun courses in the area to play.
Lost their greens
Played this course on 6/10 and they lost their greens. We played the front 9 only because back was closed for repair. Fairways not mowed nicely like they should but could be from all the rain we had earlier in the week. Greens need a lot of work.
Desperately in need of TLC
The course has a nice layout. I'll acknowledge the course is making improvements, but this is a review of the current playing conditions. They are abysmal.
1. Greens are gone. In fact, the back nine was close as they're trying to bring them back to life.
2. Bunkers...no sand.
3. Cart paths are bumpy and have been damaged by tree roots.
4. Fairways are OK.
The only highlights were the incredible friendly staff.
Just wanted to update you on the changes we've made:
1. Brand new Champions Bermudagrass Greens
2. Filled bunkers with sand
3. Cart paths- renovations planned for 2014
4. Fairways....better
Thanks for the attaboy for the staff.
We hope you can make the trip back to see what we've done!
COME PLAY!!!
good value
Honest observations, Manager Mike was super. Pro shop fine, Snack bar and terrace need attention. Course, design super, fairwys nice, greens ugly but the greens are being totally redone starting this month and should be wonderful in fall. I really enjoyed track and am very excited about playing again with new greens. Give it a try in fall you will not be disappointed if you like interesting layouts.
Not bad
We got the warrior pack which included the green fees, cart, free club, and a box of balls. Great deal for $49; plus the carts have gps.
Economy Golf
Green fees economical, but course conditions don't warrant more. Green complexes need attention. Bunkers not playable. Layout excellent. Lots of trees have been cut down to open up the course. This was a good idea, but too late to save the cart paths which for the most part are not driveable.
GPS equipment on carts is great, but they don't match the scorecard for accuracy. Most of the time it showed a 35 to 40 yard difference.
Excellent food for a reasonable cost at the clubhouse restaurant. I highly recommend stopping for anything on the menu.
If you want a challenging course at a reasonable green fee and are willing to play in less than average conditions, Whispering Woods is the place for you.
Thanks for your comments. The greens will be replaced this summer with Champions bermuda grass, which is why the trees were removed surrounding them. The cart paths will be repaired during the summer as well. Thanks for the heads up on the GPS discrepancies on yardage, we will calibrate the system to insure it's accuracy. We hope you will return in the fall so you can see all the improvements we are incorporating on the course. The Cafe' is doing a wonderful job and we appreciate your support for them.
This course is making improvements to be really good !
Course was in good shape & they are making improvements
to the greens (clearing trees for better sunlight). Staff was very friendly. Not too many people on course which made for fast play ! Would recommend to anyone visiting area !
Warrior doing a great job
It's nice to see all the work the new owners are doing on this course. Many trees cut down for the new greens coming in June. Love the new carts with GPS, I feel lost at another course now. Keep up the good work.
Straight shooter
Homes on sides of fairways, so you know. Course renovation was going on when we played, the back was prettier than the front. But, we had a good time and for the money it's hard beat.
Great course!
The staff was super friendly. The course was fun to play. Very much a placement course with both sand and water. We will be playing this one again. The staff did tell us that they are replacing the greens in July and August.
disappointed
Signed up for the Warrior club and ball special. It is a good deal because you get a club and ball for only $10.00. Even the balls alone would be half-price. However, the offered clubs that are in stock come only with regular shafts. They should either carry a greater selection or offer to ship a club that meets the player's needs.
We are sorry you were unable to find the shaft you preferred but we got a new shipment of clubs and would be more than happy to exchange for the specific shaft you are looking for. Please contact the GM at the proshop and we'd be glad to get you what you want. Thanks for your support!
Nice course, great deal.
This course is a great deal because, in part, you get a golf club and a dozen balls with the round. The course is in decent shape and is nice to play. I would definitely go here again and also recommend it to others.
Thanks for playing our course on the 10th. The greens are being replaced this summer so we have been prepping them to remove the grass next week. We apologize for the back 9 closing but had storm damage from Andrea on Friday. We invite you to come back in September when we have all repairs done and see the improvements we will have made for your next round. Thanks