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4.3
388 Reviews (388)
5 Stars
132
4 Stars
186
3 Stars
49
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.5
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
94.1%
Recommend this course
355 out of 388 reviews
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4.3
18 Reviews (18)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.6
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.6
100.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 18 reviews
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4.4
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
28
4 Stars
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3 Stars
5
2 Stars
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1 Stars
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Conditions
4.0
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.4
98.2%
Recommend this course
55 out of 56 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Military
Par 72
Length 6646 yards
Slope 122
Rating 71.8

Whispering Firs Golf Club is one of two courses operated by Joint Base Lewis McChord. The other course, Eagles Pride, is located southwest of Whispering Firs. Designed by Bob Baldock in 1962, Whispering Firs opened on what was then McChord Air Force Base and later became part of Joint Base Lewis McChord. Though it's a military golf course, it's open to the public but don't forget to check in with security at the visitor's center. The layout features well manicured fairways lined with mature trees and challenging rough. The small greens demand accuracy and are made even more difficult with strategically placed bunkers framing the edges. There are some tough doglegs that require conservative play, and water hazards come into play as well. Whispering Firs Golf Club will test a variety of skills but it's not an overly punishing course. Players of all skill levels will be able to enjoy a round here.

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Course Details

Year Built 1961
Golf Season Year round
Architect Bob E. Baldock

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Lockers

Accolades

Reviews

4.3
388 Reviews (388)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 19
Thick Rough 15
Water Hazards 13
This course/club is great for:
Walkers 24
Locals 21
Seniors 18
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 19
Worth the Drive 14

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Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

in the front gate, security persons were not allow to get in because they were not allowed and permitted my real ID of Oregon driver license. anyone read this massages then please let me know how to refund .

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Slow play

I really enjoy playing this course, but in the past few weeks the pace of play has become so painful in the early afternoon, with as many as three groups waiting to tee off on the 8th hole. A few times slower groups will not let faster groups through, I’ve ended up quitting my rounds cause of slow play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Very Enjoyable Experience

It's an excellent course in a beautiful setting that I very much enjoyed playing. The staff is friendly, courteous, and helpful. The only thing that kept me from giving it a unanimous five star rating is the generally poor condition of the bunkers. That said, I will definitely continue to play this course as it's an excellent value.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

The course is in good shape. Pace of play is good we did not have to wait.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great maintained course

I play every where in the Puget Sound , great value and a great course. Worth the time checking in with the base gate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow play

I played in a cart and by myself. I was just out for a practice round. Hitting multiple shots and taking my time since nobody behind me and really nobody in front of me until I turned the corner. Then came to a screeching halt. An older couple was in front of me, but they weren’t the problem. A group of four ladies were in front of them taking forever! After following for two holes I couldn’t take it anymore. They weren’t allowing anyone to play through. They were three holes behind the group in front of them. Came to find out it was Womens day so they were behind the group in front of them when they started. I ended up skipping a couple holes to just get in front of them. Saved myself at least 45 min. I understand it was ladies day, but don’t ruin everyone else’s experience. Play faster or groups play through. Maybe a marshal on the course would help too.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 07/03/2022

Where was the marshal? Should have called the pro shop.

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Memorial Day

Played on Memorial Day. Staff must have had the day off. One person working the pro shop. Long line to check in. No starter on the first tee. Absolute chaos.

Putting greens are poor. Animal tracks leave bare spots all over the greens. I don’t think they change the hole position. Several greens were totally covered in tree debris. Seems like very little effort is given to maintaining the course.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/31/2022

This is what happens when management cares more about one course than the other. "Chaos" is an understatement.

Played On
Reviews 47
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Good Course

Beautiful course with many open fairways to let rip with the driver. Greens were a little rough but rolled well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice Course

Have played the course in scrambles before so was anxious to see how I could play it on my own. The course was in good condition and played long from the Whites as I hadn't played in 6 months and was barely getting 200 yards off the tee. They actually have 5 sets of tees and I would play gold the next time out. Enjoyable round. Because it is on a Military Base you need to bring a passport (or enhanced ID), Driver's License and car registration to be able to get through the main gate. Need to stop at Guest Services before reaching the Gate to get the pass to so you can get through the Main Gate to the course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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