The Pines Course at the Country Club of Whispering Pines, meticulously designed by Ellis Maples and recently upgraded, showcases rolling fairways lined with majestic pine trees, challenging players with strategic bunkering and undulating greens. With its traditional layout and immaculate conditioning, the Pines Course provides a classic test of skill and precision, appealing to golfers of all levels. Subtle terrain changes and generous fairways provide a challenge on a true “inland links” course.
The Pines course (formerly the East) and its length, combined with the subtle terrain changes, is a true “inland links” course. The generous fairways, large renovated Champion Bermuda greens (2016) and varied teeing areas give golfers of all skill levels fair challenges throughout the course. From the back tees that play 7,094 yards to the 5,012-yard Senior Ladies tees, the Pines course will make golfers hit every club in their bag.
The Country Club of Whispering Pines theme of The Pines course involves using the open, hardpan rough, sparsely covered with the native pine straw and “love grass,” to create the elements that appealed to the late, great Donald Ross. Whether seeking a challenging round of golf or a relaxing retreat amidst nature’s beauty, the Country Club of Whispering Pines stands as a haven of luxury and recreation in the heart of North Carolina’s Sandhills.
