No.2 Clubhouse Blvd,
Whispering Pines, North Carolina NC 28327
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+1 (910) 949 3000Pro shop
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Charlaine Hirst (Head Golf Professional).The Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined parkland. Undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland and residential.
Designer:
Ellis Maples
Above distances are for the Pines course. Also at CC of Whispering Pines is the 18-hole River course (par-71; 6521 yds from back tees).
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6 miles NE of Pinehurst Traffic Circle
From the Pinehurst traffic circle (intersection of the US-15-501, 211 and 2) follow the 2-East direction Southern Pines. After 200 yards turn left into Airport Road direction Whispering Pines. After 3.7 miles, at traffic lights, cross straight over Hwy 22 and remain on Airport Road. After 1.5 miles, at end of airport, turn left into Hardee Lane. After 1.2 miles turn left into Country Club Blvd. Follow road into golf parking.
Whispering Pines (Pines)
The Country Club of Whispering Pines (Pines course; formerly known as the East course): the Whispering Pines neighbourhood, located just a few minutes north-east of Pinehurst, is home to several lakes, and two excellent championship golf courses.
The Pines course, following an out-and-back design, is longer than, and makes less use of the lakes than the River course (formerly known as the West course). This said, the tail end of Pine Lake ensures that water still comes dangerously into play on three holes, not least at two long par-5s - the 5th, where water fiercely protects the front of the green, and the 11th, where water skirts the entire leftside of the fairway, from the wonderfully elevated tee, all the way round the right-to-left dog-leg to the water-flanked green.
Most of the remaining holes are without water hazards, laid out on undulating terrain in a pleasantly wooded environment; real estate where it is present, seems to blend effortlessly into the background. Tall pines handsomely frame the holes, while dogwoods and magnolias add extra colour, particularly in the spring months.
The opening stretch of the back-nine is perhaps the best section of the course. The par-4 10th swings from elevated tee to elevated green; then onto the water-protected par-5 11th, followed by a delightful, though equally watery par-3 12th, which might also capture a ball or two.
The closing stretch of five "old" holes (see Did You Know below), occupies flatter terrain, where finding stray tee-shots under the pine trees may not be too difficult, but scoring well will still require good course management and deft shot-making. When compared to some of the other higher-priced courses around Pinehurst, one can certainly applaud the value for money that Whispering Pines delivers.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Non-metal spike facility. Golf carts compulsory.
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Creating two 18-hole championship courses at Whispering Pines required the original 18-hole course to be divided equally between today's Pines and River courses. Added to each of the "old" nines were nine new holes, also designed by Ellis Maples. The "join" between old and new is not immediately obvious to the untrained eye.
On the Pines course, old and new are basically separated by Hardee Lane - what lies to the north of the Lane is "old course", with the "new holes" to the south.
On the River course it is harder to tell between "old" and "new". Suffice to say that holes 1, 2, 8, 9, 10 and 15 thru' 18 were part of the original course; the others are "new".
Whispering Pines' courses have flip-flopped namewise. The Pines course was for many years known as the East course, before reverting back to its original name. Today's River course enjoyed a spell as the West course, but has also switched back to its original name.
1005 Midland Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387
+1 (910) 692 7111
Visit websiteCasual elegance with warm charm and gracious hospitality has been the legacy of the Bell family since 1953. The chalet-style Pinewood Lodges are connected by covered walkways to the clubhouse, which contains the full-service dining room, the In the Rough Lounge, and the golf shop.
Pine Needles (and Mid Pines just o.5 miles away).
Pinehurst Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8; Talamore; Mid South; Longleaf; National; The Carolina; Southern Pines; Whispering Pines (Pines and River courses).
Pinewild (Magnolia and Holly courses); Pit Golf Links; Little River; Tobacco Road (25 miles).
Women’s (British) Open: the last women’s major championship of the season is hosted by Royal Porthcawl GC. It’s the first time this fabulous seaside links course has hosted the event (July 31-Aug 3).
Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
The Dutch: "It's no' just a game", as they say in Scotland, and that's certainly true at The Dutch. With 5-star services throughout, a lavishly comfortable Loch Lomond-inspired clubhouse, and a superbly designed and presented golf course, one could not ask for more from this top-end private club.
Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
Here at Prince’s Golf Club you'll find 27 excellent holes of links golf. Just over the fence and sharing similar terrain is Royal St George’s; but Prince’s is far from overshadowed by its venerable neighbour. The three nine-hole loops at Prince's, laid out over gently undulating terrain, are sure to bring a smile of satisfaction to all lovers of links golf.
Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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