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4.3
369 Reviews (369)
5 Stars
125
4 Stars
177
3 Stars
47
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
94.2%
Recommend this course
337 out of 369 reviews
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4.5
37 Reviews (37)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
13
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.5
100.0%
Recommend this course
37 out of 37 reviews
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4.4
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
23
4 Stars
21
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
95.9%
Recommend this course
47 out of 49 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Military
Par 72
Length 6646 yards
Slope 122
Rating 71.8

Whispering Firs Golf Club is one of two courses operated by Joint Base Lewis McChord. The other course, Eagles Pride, is located southwest of Whispering Firs. Designed by Bob Baldock in 1962, Whispering Firs opened on what was then McChord Air Force Base and later became part of Joint Base Lewis McChord. Though it's a military golf course, it's open to the public but don't forget to check in with security at the visitor's center. The layout features well manicured fairways lined with mature trees and challenging rough. The small greens demand accuracy and are made even more difficult with strategically placed bunkers framing the edges. There are some tough doglegs that require conservative play, and water hazards come into play as well. Whispering Firs Golf Club will test a variety of skills but it's not an overly punishing course. Players of all skill levels will be able to enjoy a round here.

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Course Details

Year Built 1961
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob E. Baldock

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lockers

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Military Courses in the U.S. (2022 #4)
  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Washington (2022 #14) (2017 #11)

Reviews

4.3
369 Reviews (369)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 19
Thick Rough 15
Water Hazards 13
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 24
Locals 21
Seniors 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 19
Worth the Drive 14

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Skill Beginner
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

The greens were sandy that is all I d say. Great round for me

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful Course Hampered by Pace Problems

The course itself was stellar, it was challenging but rewarded good shots. The staff and the grounds were fantastic. However, the group I played with waited an average of 10 minutes per shot. That does not include the time it took for everyone in my group to hit, and go to their next shot locations. I scheduled my tee time with the expectation of getting in 18 holes before 330pm. Needless to say I had to leave after the 9th.

Conditions Excellent
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Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Conditions Average
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Value

First time here. Course condition was decent given end of a dry summer. Some tee boxes were very chewed up and green firmness was not consistent…. Some firm and some a bit soft. Nice layout with plenty of challenge without being overbearing. A great value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

The pro-shop man working there, and then the day after him, need some Customer Service Skills. No Marshall on the course. The group in front of us had several holes open in front of them. We finally had to skip a hole and move in front of them. When I called the pro shop the same rude man told me there was no Marshall on the course, so it was up to me to approach the group. No good Customer service. The young gal that used to be there (I believe she was having a baby) was a delight. You need more like her!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Tight fairways, big tall "whispering firs" provide shade. Easy to walk.

Love this course. Not easy but not difficult if you hit it straight. Beware of "hack" golfers that can slow you down.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This Course provided a great pace

Not sure if his course offers this pace of play all the time, but this was a great round with no one hitting into us and the course was in great shape which made for a great day of golf.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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