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4.1
512 Reviews (512)
5 Stars
184
4 Stars
237
3 Stars
60
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
92.1%
Recommend this course
469 out of 512 reviews
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3.9
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
7
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
88.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 17 reviews
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4.0
53 Reviews (53)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
23
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
90.6%
Recommend this course
48 out of 53 reviews
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Course Highlights
This well-laid-out course delivers outstanding value with tree-lined doglegs, true-rolling greens, and fairways kept in solid playing condition. The restaurant food earns consistent praise, and most staff contribute to a welcoming experience for golfers of all skill levels.

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
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs 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

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Reviews

4.1
512 Reviews (512)

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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3.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
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Conditions Excellent
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Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Love it

Great course, but like most military run courses I’ve been to, the off course amenities (restaurant, bar etc...) are often closed. Staff was very friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Keep your putter in the bag

Great fall day, sunny and clear. Club house told us greens were punched two weeks ago. Each green looked punched but obviously not sanded or at least not enough. It was putting on a giant pad of Swiss cheese. Majority of the greens didn't look like there was any sand, some had minimal. Other courses in the area that punched and sanded at the same time have way better greens. These were unplayable and we should have been discounted for the round. The air was not working also, only a small scrub brush to clean the gear. Not a big deal but annoying. On the bright side this was the fastest pace of play I've ever had on the course on a weekend. Fairways were solid and it seems to have a better attendant at the club house than the past. Good to get some swings but don't keep score

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
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Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

the course was in great shape all except the greens, still has the remains of aerating. Other than that great pace and everything else was up to par for the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Very nice course and staff was excellent. Big shout too the restaurant staff.

Michael Greer(Navy Chief Ret.)

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent price through Golf Now

Everything was good to excellent. Great course, friendly staff and a great price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Course

Great course on McChord AFB. Pace of play was perfect. Course was challenging, but fair for the average golfer. Excellent condition. Saw a coyote on two separate fairways. Beautiful scenery! Highly recommend this course for a great golfing experience!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Whispering Firs

Nice track in good condition...great Golf Now value

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Whispering Firs

Great course, fun to play, great value !!! We will play here again !!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 3
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Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

This course has many great merits.

Wonderful course but entrance procedure for foreign player is much complicated and took time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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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