Whispering Pines Country Club

Whispering Pines Golf Club in the Pinehurst Golf AreaWhispering Pines Golf hole 14 in the Pinehurst Golf Area

Hole 13 above	The Country Club of Whispering Pines 2 Clubhouse Blvd., Whispering Pines, North Carolina 28327
18 Hole Tour of West 18 Hole Tour of East	<-- Click Photos to take a photo tour of all 36 holes. Each hole includes a photo from the tee and a view of each green. Pinehurst Golf Course Directory

Directions from Southern Pines, NC	From Southern Pines, take Midland Rd. exit off US 1 toward Pinehurst Village, turning right on NC Hwy 22. Drive to the stoplight at the Moore County Airport intersection. Turn right onto Airport Road. Turn left onto Hardee Lane just past the runway of the airport. Take the third left (past Bogie and Birdie lanes) onto Country Club Boulevard. The clubhouse and parking lot will be on your right.
Directions from Greensboro, NC	Travel on US 421 south to US 1 in Sanford. Head south to Southern Pines, and follow above directions.
Directions from Raleigh, NC	Travel on US 1 South to Southern Pines, and follow above directions from Southern Pines
Green Fees	$68 every day for both courses, cart and tax included. Walkers welcomed.
Tee Times	(910) 949-3000 ext. 1
General Policies	Proper golf attire such as collared shirts, no denim, and non-metal (soft) spikes are required. No personal coolers allowed.
Facilities	Clubhouse, grillroom, dining room, outdoor patio, full pro shop, club rentals, locker room. New electric carts.
Practice	Range, chipping & sand practice area, 2 large putting greens.
Statistics Rating/Slope East Course	(men) Blue: 7097 yards, 73.9/132; White: 6412, 70.6/126; Gold: 5958, 68.7/120 men; 74.5/131 women Red: 5550, 72.5/124 Silver: 5012, 69.4/117 (women)
Statistics Rating/Slope West Course	(men) Blue: 6361 yards, 70.4/124; White: 6038, 69.0/119; Gold: 5564, 67.2/110 men; 72.6/128 women Red: 5131, 70.4/117 Silver: 4745, 68.8/108 (women)
Personnel	Chip Harris, Golf Operations/Membership, Architect; Ellis Maples, Managed by Avestra, Inc
Comments	In 1959, Ellis Maples was contracted by a group of private individuals to build them two golf courses. What he created through the whispering pines of the Carolina Sandhills has stood the test of time and represents some of his best work. This semi-private, privately-owned Country Club boasts two championship golf courses rated among the best in the Carolinas. Just a short ride north of Pinehurst Village, Carthage, and Southern Pines, the Village of Whispering Pines is exactly what its name indicates - a quiet retreat from life's hustle and hum. The pines really do whisper in the breezes of the Carolina Sandhills. These courses can be a delight for those seeking a peaceful vacation. The layouts, known as The East (formerly the Pines Course) and The West Course (formerly the River Course), were designed by the world-famous Ellis Maples, who called Whispering Pines his home. Both courses have Bermuda fairways and Pencross bent grass greens. There are five tee locations so that every level of player can hope for that elusive par. The East Course is par 72 and The West Course is par 71. The East plays from the tips about 524 yards longer at 7094 yards versus the West at 6570 yards. But don't let the yardage difference fool you - the West Course's former designation as the River Course means that you must keep the ball dry. This is not always an easy proposition where half the holes have water hazards near landing areas. The impressive clubhouse features a fully-stocked Golf Shop and full locker room facilities for men and women. A restaurant, bar, and large banquet area means that the clubhouse is always playing host to some type of social function. A driving range, a practice pitching green complete with sand bunkers, and two putting greens are available to fine tune your game.

Whispering Pines Golf hole 6 in the Pinehurst Golf Area

Hit Counter Added 11/18/2005