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3.7
324 Reviews (324)
5 Stars
99
4 Stars
113
3 Stars
48
2 Stars
28
1 Stars
36
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.7
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
73.0%
Recommend this course
234 out of 324 reviews
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4.0
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
3.8
87.5%
Recommend this course
7 out of 8 reviews
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3.8
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
3.9
Layout
3.6
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.3
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.9%
Recommend this course
22 out of 29 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

3.7
324 Reviews (324)

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 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Good Course

The course itself was good, course needs policing or less tee times, took over 5 hours because we had to wait on every shot for the group in front of us, who were waiting on the group in front of them and so on.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Divots, weeds, could be better.

Course is pretty neat. Like an up north course. Tons of homes by it. Grasses were in terrible shape.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice course but a lot of geese and droppings galore on a few greens.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Just Okay

Played this course several times over the years. It has been in better shape. It was a decent value with a coupon. Would never pay full price for this course. The tee boxes could use some help. The cart paths are worse than bombed-out roads in a war zone. The greens were in very good shape though.

I flew through the front nine playing by myself. On the back nine I caught up to a few really slow foursomes. The pace of play got so bad that I skipped holes 14 and 15 and went straight to the 16th tee and finished out from that point.

If you’re in the area and have a coupon, I would say go for it.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun Course!

Fun layout. In great shape. Great people working there. What more could you ask for?! I was impressed, especially considering the other negative reviews.

It’s a fun course I promise

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

excellent course

no problem with course at all. In great shape considering lack of rain. my issue is with golf now. I booked online 2 days before playing at a rate of $33.30 for 2 golfers and $28.00 for myself (senior). When arriving at course, they had no record of it been paid online so we all had to pay a reduced rate of $28.00. Yet my credit card was charged $73.58 for 3 golfers. The gentleman at Whispering Pines was kind enough to re-imburse me $28.00 and credit my account for another $28.00. But my credit card was still charged $73.58. I will no longer use golf now.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

The play was so slow. Had to wait on every shot.need ranger to go after less experience players.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course, good rate, and great layout around the houses

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Still early

Still early in the season but the course was still nice

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Help

Strange layout. Short par 4 middle of the fairway rolls down the hill 50 yards into the forest somewhere. Very quirky with tight fairways. Condition is marginal, Greens are ok. Infrastructure like cart paths a bit rugged.. Needs a bit of help/

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

great environment

From the moment you get there George makes you feel like part of the family. Great atmosphere!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Kind of bummed out…

I like this course. It’s technical and narrow, so it’s not easy, but is typically fun. Last time I paid for two rounds round (Dec 3) was a Saturday morning and we showed up to our round without the club house being opened up. Stayed for over 30 min waiting for someone to come and it no one came. Other people came for their rounds as well and were also disappointed. I’ve called several times about this and haven’t been able to reach anyone. I like the course, but can’t believe they would sell rounds of golf and not open or accommodate the patrons. Pretty disappointing, really hope I can get my refund or I won’t be playing here again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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