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4.1
521 Reviews (521)
5 Stars
191
4 Stars
238
3 Stars
61
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
16
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.8
91.2%
Recommend this course
477 out of 521 reviews
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4.2
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.4
87.5%
Recommend this course
21 out of 24 reviews
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4.1
46 Reviews (46)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
16
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
6
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.3
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.4
Amenities
3.9
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.1%
Recommend this course
41 out of 46 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
521 Reviews (521)

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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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 112
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
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Friendliness Good
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Conditions Good
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Reviews 2
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I Recommend This Course
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Wet Day in WA

All was good except the weather. Had a few showers but I was not to be deterred

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
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Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Wet day

Thought the weather was going to be cloudy but dry but turned into pretty constant rain.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 2
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Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 53
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Beautiful Course

The course was very well maintained with fast greens. This course is the best kept secret in the area for golfers. Its well worth the effort to get onto the base to check off of anyone’s bucket list of excellent challenges.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 35
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
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First Time Playing

Unable to enter the course; Nobody respod

I could not enter to this course, because the course is in the military vase.

I left my message to the club.

I did not get any response.

Disappointed7

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
1.0

Can not enter to the golf course

I did not this course in the military base.

I can not enter to the military base. So I can not go to the golf course.

I can not play golf in this course.

Is there any way to get my reservation fee back.

Please let me know how I can get my reservation fee back.

Thanks,

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Playing in the Mist

The weather was very misty with light rain. Fairways very well-maintained and the greens were excellent. There was no slow down in peace of play. There are plenty of amenities at the clubhouse. There’s a very nice chipping and sand trap practice area next to the range. The driving range very wide, very well maintained by the staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 87
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 19
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
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
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
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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