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3.2
606 Reviews (606)
5 Stars
161
4 Stars
266
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
49
1 Stars
30
Conditions
2.7
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.4
64.2%
Recommend this course
504 out of 606 reviews
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3.8
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.6
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 12 reviews
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3.4
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
5
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
70.2%
Recommend this course
33 out of 47 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

3.2
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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Windy weather
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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Hidden Value

Great course. Friendly staff. Good value for the course. Hidden gem.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
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5.0
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Previously Played

The best!

One of the best courses around with some of the friendliest staff. Would highly recommend to anyone that lives here or is visiting out of state.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
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Conditions Fair
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Plays Once a week
2.0
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Nice layout course seemingly on its last leg.

This course is a shell of its former self. It must be hard for them to compete with all the great courses in the area. It’s a shame becuase the layout is great, and the bar/restaraunt is great. It’s a good cheap option to play for recreational golf but if you want to play a better maintained course looked elsewhere.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Go to course for great value in the Sandhills of NC.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Course is in terrible condition

Greens terrible, fairways muddy with tire track and ruts. Bridges falling apart. Dam broke. Don’t waste your time or money

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
2.0
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WW is ok

The greens, fairways and teeboxes were really in need of a cut. Layout was great. Are had a lot of water days before I played. I would play again if I knew the required area's of play had been maintained.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Just Ok

Sad to see the course get run down - yet there are many golf courses in Moore County and not all can be top notch.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

I’ve played Whispering Woods many times over the year and have never seen it in such bad shape. Green we’re in really rough shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

We’ve Played Worse for More

This course is not nearly as bad as some reviews would have you believe. Did some greens have bare spots? Yes. Was the 3rd green a temporary green? Yes. Was it a little like mountain golf? Yes. Is it worth the extra-long drive from outside of the Pinehurst area? No. If we lived closer, we would go back.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Medical emergency

I tried to cancel do to a medical emergency and they wouldn’t except. So I was charged reservation fee from golf now and full price from the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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