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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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Played On
Reviews 3
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Needs help

We've been playing here for years. It is one of my favorites. I was so sad today to see how bad the course looked. Tee boxes dried out and undeveloped. Greens slow, fairways dry and dead. First few holes really bad. Then it got a little better. Please someone help this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Terrible conditions

I have played at Whispering since they originally opened. I usually enjoy the course and like the layout. On the whole, It is in the worst shape I have ever seen. Greens are ok, but slow. Understandable with the heat and dry conditions. Some fairways are fried, weeds all over the tee boxes and rough, and people driving off cart paths have created massive dirt patches around greens, tees and other areas. $40 is about $35 too much. Sad to say I won’t be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice layout terrible shape!

Course was in terrible shape. Tees not level. Fairways were spotted grass not cut. Greens were not cut and slow. Don't understand how this a featured course. Feel like I was ripped off paying $64 for this course. Deserve some type of refund or credit for playing this course,

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice staff

This course was a bit tight for my play, but wasn't too bad. What was bad was the lack of grooming. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a toro s mast cutting a golf course, always special mowers built for golf courses. The rough was super high. The greens were over grown or covered with debris. Too many rocks in the sand traps. It took a while to get a trash can or bathroom. Both carts we had sounded pretty rough, mechanically. But the price made up for it I suppose

The staff was exceptional!

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Challenging

Seemed to be mowing every hole and maintenance on sprinklers maybe? Keep in fairways and its great veer into rough and you will pay for it. Personally this course kicks my butt....... But i love it and will be back. Little bit of everything and at $25 normal or hot deal for $12 i feel its worth it. Cart paths are sketchy in spots but im not there to drive around so who cares.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played

Needs ALOT of attention

Where to start. Golfed here last year with hopes the pandemic would be over and they would be able to spend some money getting what could be a nice facility and course in a beautiful subdivision up to par.

Clubhouse: needs alot of updating from simple exterior peeling paint to landscaping to inside. Pro shop lacks selection and e-payment system seemed to be malfunctioning (according to employee). Grill was only serving hot dogs (apparently the chef starts at 4pm only before June).

Course: cart paths are a disaster throughout the entire course, need to be tore up and redone. Hole marking is lacking and confusing (especially 13 to 14). Be prepared to walk ALOT if you do not get a cart. Course is lacking maintenence and was overgrown from roughs to greens.

Carts: outdated and in need of maintenence.

A shame they have let it go. Could be a nice course as it is challenging in its design for the average to above average golfer.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing

Don't play here

Zero upkeep makes this place an absolute dump. Save your money and avoid this place.

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Greens had not been mowed

The greens had not been mowed in many days. Very slow. I don't think I will go back.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

terrible

stuff on every green...literally had to take auto 2 putt on every hole....i wont be back...terrible upkeep

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Greens not in mid-season form.

Challenging layout but greens were on the slow and bumpy side.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Could be better

T boxes were trashed and driving the course was confusing at certain times

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Needs work, early in season, hope it improves

Course needs work. Too many tight lies and bad spots on fairways and greens. I'm going to say it is because it is early in the season and hope they can work on improving the course when the weather warms. Also, why were there so many uneven lies on the tee boxes? Teeing areas should be flat, it's hard enough to hit off a side hill lie but from the teebox, really?

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Michigan Advisor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Course Has Improved!

I last played Whispering Pines near the end of the 2020 season and came away hoping someone would put some TLC into it. This time our group noticed the improved course condition and all thought it was a great value.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Whispering Pines

Nice layout for the average golfer. Staff was great.

Only issue is course maintenance. Looks like there has been a little neglect to course maintenance over the past few years.

That said there is no reason why I would not play again.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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