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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)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
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)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
4
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.

About

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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  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2023 #16)
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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 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Get there early and putt!

Nice course. Does have that "up north" feel that all Michigan golfers talk about. Tough first time out as there are some blind shots and tight ob with houses close. The greens were great but tough to get a read on. If you downhill and with the grain, just breathe on it, and its gone. Got there late, so didn't really putt before. All in all, nice track, not too deep from the tips. Would play again. Likely more fun the second time as you'd have an idea

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Short, but Demanding Target Golf

While not very long on the scorecard, the difficulty of this course comes from the incredibly narrow holes and uneven lies. This course demands VERY straight, VERY accurate tee shots, otherwise you'll be deep in the woods and swamps all day. I've found the course is much more playable if I leave my driver in the trunk -- many holes require an iron off the tee. The course is pretty and well maintained, but it's extremely tight with no bailout areas. This could easily be an above-average course if they removed some trees and thinned the undergrowth. Bring bug spray.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good value

Nicer and cheaper than other courses around. Nice mix of elevation change and scenery.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful setting and fun to play.

The course and greens are always in great condition. Rolling hills with a lot of beautiful pines. Very nice setting makes you feel like your are playing up north Michigan. Very good staff and allows me and my son to play only as a twosome.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun day golfing

Greens were challenging, fairways sloped a very beautiful day.
Blind tee shots, had to drive up to see if anyone was over the hills. First time to the course can't wait to try it again.
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Had a good time

Was a wet,windy,cold day. Not to many people playing under those conditions. I thought the course was a very interesting play, and will go back on a nicer day.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has many challenging holes to enjoy

The course was in great shape and the greens were fantastic and true to the slope. Wonderful Time!!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 61
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 1000 Contributor

Challenging, yet fun course

Course was well maintained for this early in the season. Lots of natural hazards to keep things interesting. Super friendly staff who are eager to please.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Worth It

Whispering Pines is a very nice course - just one or two gimmicky holes - otherwise, upscale and at the golfnow price I booked my round - it was an excellent value.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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