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Whispering Firs Golf Club
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 72 | 6646 yards | 71.8 | 122 |
| White | 72 | 6345 yards | 70.5 | 119 |
| Red (W) | 73 | 5818 yards | 73.3 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 72.5/128 | 328 | 426 | 520 | 529 | 166 | 468 | 402 | 200 | 369 | 3408 | 363 | 531 | 194 | 441 | 346 | 178 | 352 | 417 | 531 | 3353 | 6761 |
| White M: 71.5/126 W: 77.4/131 | 314 | 412 | 505 | 505 | 157 | 438 | 380 | 191 | 356 | 3258 | 348 | 512 | 152 | 402 | 338 | 162 | 340 | 379 | 472 | 3105 | 6363 |
| Gold M: 67.8/119 W: 72.5/121 | 304 | 305 | 497 | 456 | 136 | 322 | 348 | 158 | 305 | 2831 | 338 | 448 | 145 | 392 | 331 | 152 | 335 | 322 | 459 | 2922 | 5753 |
| Red M: 66.7/117 W: 71.5/119 | 293 | 301 | 434 | 429 | 131 | 313 | 343 | 154 | 300 | 2698 | 332 | 442 | 138 | 388 | 327 | 147 | 326 | 316 | 450 | 2866 | 5564 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 14 |
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Fairway on 10th hole. Photo submitted by u863605894 on 09/20/2025
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Photo submitted by golfinglimey on 09/13/2021
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1st Tee Photo submitted by NicholasInSeattle on 08/02/2016
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My round Photo submitted by NicholasInSeattle on 08/02/2016
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Hole#5, Par 3 Photo submitted by u00000726914 on 10/30/2013
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Tight Fairways!!!! Photo submitted by stanfordbstallings on 04/03/2013
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.
Great course at a great price.
Play here at least once a year. Course was in good shape. A few bare spots on some greens. Greens were slower than what I'm used too. Fairways and tee boxes were great. Lots of trees and plenty of challenges.
True parkland course for the ages!
If you are a fan of parkland courses built in the 1900's you will LOVE this track. Mature tree lined fairways, raised greens the size of postage stamps and strategically place bunkers add a dimension newer courses are brutally negligent in avoiding. The greens were a bit slow and the traps are in poor shape but I am a fan of the older courses so I'll definitely patronize this establishment in the future.
Getting into the airbase is somewhat difficult but once in you'll love this gem.
Beautiful Natural Course
The staff was very friendly, the greens and fairways very well-maintained, and lots of wildlife on the course. We saw a deer running across the course and hanging out on the sixth green while we putted out. We were never pushed the rate of pace was excellent.
One of my favorites
Everything about this course is exemplary. Course condition, staff, the Habaneros restaurant, you name it! I guess that's why it's one of my favorites 😍.
Good course - good value
Well maintained, sufficiently challenging for mid-handicap golfers. Pro-shop efficient. Restaurant closed at 2PM - so we missed out on some socializing afterwards. Course is on a military base - so be aware that there are some security procedures formal ID (enhanced license or passport), vehicle license, registration, insurance to enter - as expected.
One of my favorite local courses
The weather was perfect so you know how that goes....even if you're not playing great you can't complain about the weather! The only complaint I have is the greens had been recently sanded making for tough putting conditions. Other than that I love this course. Friendly staff, clean restrooms and Championship designed holes.
Whispering value
This is a very nice course that is a good value, and rarely busy. Check it out!
Beautiful day
Always a good time with friends especially when the weather is nice
Okay golf course
Course is okay. Nothing memorable about it. Feels very neglected. Decent for the price, probably won’t play here again with the troubles of getting a day pass to get on base.
Pronghorn Golf Experience Package
Higher management, in an attempt to save money, won't increase or hire more people to help keep the course maintained in the way it should be. This is a very sad and it affects the people that play. Later in the season the course is better, very early Spring, punching, etc. is not too suitable for many courses. Beware of all the rocks in the traps.