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3.5
329 Reviews (329)
5 Stars
100
4 Stars
114
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
38
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.1
70.2%
Recommend this course
237 out of 329 reviews
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3.5
13 Reviews (13)
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Conditions
3.3
Value
3.9
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.2
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.8
76.9%
Recommend this course
10 out of 13 reviews
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3.3
23 Reviews (23)
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Conditions
3.1
Value
3.6
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.8
65.2%
Recommend this course
15 out of 23 reviews
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Course Highlights
This challenging course delivers elevation changes, sloping fairways, and recently refreshed bunkers that reward accurate tee shots. Friendly staff and strong value make it a compelling choice for golfers seeking a true northern Michigan feel.

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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6440 yards
Slope 126
Rating 69.8
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Whispering Pines Country Club
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Course Details

Year Built 1991
Fairways Bent
Greens Bent
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Don Moon

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range No

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

3.5
329 Reviews (329)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 9
Forced Carries 8
Water Hazards 8
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 10
Locals 8
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
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First Time Playing

Not easy course to play

Course is not fun to play. Layups require on drives. Difficult to keep ball in play. Not in best condition

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not the worst, Not the best

Driving up to the clubhouse visually speaking, I’m thinking I’m playing at a choice course here. As we got into our round we notice that the Tbox and fairways weren’t maintained as well as the greens, little disappointed with that. Before we started our round I purchased two dozen golf balls at the clubhouse and at the turn I decided I didn’t need them, the staff was very accommodating and refunded my money without any hesitation. The food could have been much better, hotdogs tasted like they were leftovers from last season. Overall I’d rate this course 3 stars out of 5 but the service was nothing but exceptional.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great early golf conditions!

Course lloks good. Clean and welcoming clubhouse. General manager friendly and helpful.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

nice course

Great greens, fast and tricky, fairways are nice, tees are in good shape. Tough course, very hilly with some tough lies, some blind shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always Good

Always like playing Whispering Pines. Enjoy the variety of holes. Course is always in good condition. 9th hole is tough uphill par 3. Definitely add 1 and maybe 2 clubs. 12th hole has water completely across fairway about 110 yards from green. 16th hole tee shot is blind over hill. Stay a little right.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bad day on a good course

As usual, the course was in great shape and the staff was friendly. Unfortunately, there was an outing ahead of us. The round took 5 3/4 hours. If that wasn't bad enough, the group in front of us had loud music playing in their cart. They had no consideration for those around them even when their carts were parked near our green. They knew we were putting but didn't care. Would have been nice if they had an assistant driving around the course to monitor things. Nice course but the day was spoiled by some inconsiderate golfers and a lack of management by Whispering Pines.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Almost hate to write a review because more people might come out and play. The course was in great shape with an "up north " feel. Fairways and greens were well manicured and the overall property is a beauty. There are 4 sets of tees and two of us played from the tips which can be challenging. The red tees chop off much of the trouble but still a nice test. There are some tricky holes and blind approaches so take the cart and look ahead if you're out for the first time. It will definitely save some strokes. Also , stay on the fairway - not much forgiveness. Highly recommended for a fun round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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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
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Another Great Michigan Golf Course

Played 9 holes with my daughter, very scenic course. Did not see any drinking water on course and no beverage service was offered on course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't get fooled by the name.

Ahh Whispering Pines, sounds like a nice, rolling hills layout through woods and a fun day on the course, a stroll through the park, not! This is a very challenging course, the yardage doesn't seem like it's 6500 yards from the back but it is a long 6500 yards and the white tees are the same way. It is a great lay out and the greens and fairways were excellent, the tee boxes were raggedy in spots but most were nice. Just be prepared to play undulating fairways with tough lies and hitting up to landing areas. Side hill lies and tricky greens. Will play again and be better prepared. I recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Course was in great shape, but 5.5 hours and didn't finish

The course itself was in great shape, the tee boxes, fairways, and greens were all looking good. My poor rating though comes from the fact that this course was way overbooked, there was a 6 cart wait on the first tee, which then continued for each hole on the front nine. The back was somewhat better as we were able to skip a few of the groups in front of us who went in the clubhouse at the turn, however we still had long waits as the back nine was playing slow as well. The icing on the cake (and what caused us to just quit) was the 8 cart wait on the 18th hole, and the reason for the wait was there was a wedding going on on the 1st tee box and they wouldn't let anyone play the 18th! I have never in my 20 years of golf experienced something like that, and for them to not even tell anyone that this would be going on when we checked in is utterly unacceptable. Both my playing partner and I vowed it will be a very long time, if at all, before we play at Whispering Pines again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Sunny Day

I thought the course was in great shape. Greens where not too fast, the rough was fair. Pace of play was great until 16th hole. One employee cutting tee boxes was under the impression that we should wait for him to do his job for 6 holes. Friendly patrons. All around good experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 110
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

course layout ridiculous

not a fan when the only greens you can see are on the par 3s. too many blund tee shots.. too many sidehill lies from middle of fairway. roo many trees. should have left tuus as a forest because it fails as a golf course.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course

Some beautiful "Up North" type of holes.I really like the look and layout of this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, excellent value!

This is my second time playing Whispering pines. The course is in great shape and an incredible value at $20 for 18 holes with a cart. There is a nice combination of very challenging and moderately challenging holes.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Course For The $$$

Living in the area I've been wanting to play this course for some time. The card says it plays 6,372 from the blues which is pretty accurate. I played as a single which is why the pace was a bit slower, but the weather was perfect so I didn't mind. The course was in good shape, just some golfers who don't know how to fix their ball marks on the green. I would say this is a perfect tune-up if you're going up north, especially the back 9. I could & will play there again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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