Over thirty years ago, Ellis Maples, inspired by a picturesque, rolling track of land in the Pinehurst NC area, carved out another challenge for golfers in the Sandhills. His work, the Whispering Woods Golf Club Course, stands as a credit to him and a pleasure for many. Dan Maples, son of Ellis and renowned golf course architect in his own right, described Whispering Woods this way: “It is a golf course designed with the average player in mind, but good players won’t find a pushover. The well groomed condition of the course enhances the design and complements the roll of the land. Golfers experience left to right, short shots, long shots, uphill and downhill holes.” Whispering Woods underwent a major renovation in 2013, with the installation of 18 brand new Champion Bermuda Ultradwarf greens.
Whispering Woods Golf Club
- Architect: Ellis Maples
- Rating/Slope: 70.8/134
- Yardage: Blue: 6,324
Other Area Golf Courses
Beacon Ridge Country Club
Country Club of North Carolina – Cardinal Course
Country Club of North Carolina – Dogwood Course
Country Club of Whispering Pines – Pines Course
Country Club of Whispering Pines – River Course
Deercroft Golf Club
Dormie Golf Club
Forest Creek Golf Club – North Course
Forest Creek Golf Club – South Course
Foxfire Resort & Golf Club – Grey Fox Course
Foxfire Resort & Golf Club – Red Fox Course
Hyland Golf Club Southern Pines
Knollwood Fairways & Driving Range
Legacy Golf Links
Longleaf Golf & Family Club
Mid Pines Inn & Golf Club
Mid South Club
Midland Country Club
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
Pinehurst No. 1
Pinehurst No. 10
Pinehurst No. 2
Pinehurst No. 3
Pinehurst No. 4
Pinehurst No. 5
Pinehurst No. 6
Pinehurst No. 7
Pinehurst No. 8
Pinehurst No. 9
Pinewild Country Club – Azalea Course
Pinewild Country Club – Holly Course
Pinewild Country Club – Magnolia Course
Seven Lakes Golf Club
Southern Pines Golf Club
Talamore Golf Resort
The Cradle
Tot Hill Farm