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3.3
595 Reviews (595)
5 Stars
157
4 Stars
262
3 Stars
100
2 Stars
47
1 Stars
29
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.8
Layout
3.9
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.5
66.7%
Recommend this course
496 out of 595 reviews
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3.3
34 Reviews (34)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
4
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.9
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.5
70.6%
Recommend this course
24 out of 34 reviews
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3.1
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
15
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
7
Conditions
2.6
Value
3.7
Layout
3.9
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
64.0%
Recommend this course
32 out of 50 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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4.0
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Hot weather
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Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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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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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
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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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 29
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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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
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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
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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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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not what is once was

Do you remember the game Plinko on The Price Is Right? That’s what the greens roll like. Most of the front 9 greens are trash. Back had more grass but still bumpy and didn’t roll very well. This was a great little spot to play a few years ago. Not the case in July 2024

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 84
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

Don’t waste your time.

This was the biggest waste of $55 I’ve ever spent. The first hole of the only fair way and green that actually resemble a golf course. The 3rd hole has no hole on the green they just threw a random flat in the fairway. The greens are at most 15% grass at best. The only thing I don’t have a complaint about is the golf carts. This course is not playable and definitely not worth $55

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Good Deal for a Saturday

Front nine greens were in terrible shape. Back nine was much better. But for only $25 on Saturday afternoon, it was a good deal. Staff is extremely friendly. Strategic golf with some holes requiring lay ups off the tee.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Worst conditions I've seen this course in. Greens were unplayable they were so bad.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Concerned for the future of this course

Very rough conditions. I'm sure this was a very nice course way back in the day, but sadly it looks to be on its last legs.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Stay away from this dump

A real dump. greens dead, one was a temp green in the fairway in June !

Weeds all over the place, some tee boxes had indoor outdoor carpet instead of mats.

We got ripped off at $ 40.00 not worth $ 10.00 your better off going to a driving range instead.

PS: Today they are selling Group Golfer vouchers for $ 20.00 - tells you all you need to know.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wonderful Course! A Hidden Gem.

The course played well and was not super busy. It was our second time and there have been many improvements since our first visit! The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant also has great food and relaxing course/water views!

We will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Golf Packages

Talamore Golf Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $137 (USD)
SOUTHERN PINES, NC | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the Talamore Golf Resort and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Mid Pines Golf Course, Mid South Course, Tobacco Road Golf Course, and The New Course.

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