6. Whispering Pines Golf Course

Whispering Pines Golf Course

3.8725588235 3.9 stars from 5 (17)
  • Holes: 18
  • Par: 72
  • Length: 6771 yards
  • Slope: 129
  • Rating: 73.2
  • Layout
Location
  • 2112 South Kings Hwy, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, Horry County
  • (843) 918-2305, (843) 918-2313
  • wpinesgolf.com
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Year built: 1963
Architect(s): Ken Dye, Baxter Spann
Type: Public
Greens: Bermuda
Fairways: Bermuda
Golf Season: Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts: Yes - included in green fees
Clubs: Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving range: Yes
Putting green: Yes
Teaching pro: Yes
Golf school / academy: Yes

Policies

Walking allowed: Yes
Metal spikes allowed: No
Dress code: Proper golf attire required.
Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard Welcomed

Tees | Layout | Full Scorecard

Tee Par Length Rating Slope
Blue 72 6771 yards 73.2 129
White 72 6245 yards 70.9 126
Gold 72 5497 yards 67.1 116
Red (W) 72 5176 yards 70.6 123

Located just one-half mile from the outstanding oceanfront hotels and attractions of the Grand Strand, Whispering Pines offers a distinctive combination of challenge and beauty, carved out of 250 acres of towering pines and mature hardwoods by designers Finger, Dye, and Spahn.

Rating Snapshot

GA Rating Index 3.9 stars from 5
Off-Course Amenities: 3.0 stars from 5
Value: 4.7 stars from 5
Pace of Play: 4.4 stars from 5
Staff Friendliness: 4.5 stars from 5
Course Layout: 4.3 stars from 5
Course Conditions: 3.7 stars from 5
Rating Breakdown 17 Reviews
5 stars:
3
4 stars:
11
3 stars:
2
2 stars:
1
1 stars:
0
80.4%

recommend this course

16 out of 17 reviews

What Golfers Are Saying

Location is near the airport   Great for locals   Challenges include bunkers water hazards  
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FEATURED REVIEW

"Pleasant surprise"

KurtRoss's avatar
Age:  55-64
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  15-19
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 11/07/2017
First time playing

Reviewed on

Talking to local people convinced me to try it. Much nicer than course I played in Conway at higher price. Greens in excellent shape. Course layout was excellent requiring some planning and good shot placement. I will definitely play this course again when I'm in town.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Course was in good condition, great value"

SirShives's avatar
Age:  35-44
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a month
Handicap:  15-19
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 08/17/2017
First time playing Used cart Hot weather

Reviewed on

Whispering Pines is close to where we stay while in Myrtle Beach, so I decided to give the course a shot. It was HOT(over 90*) at 1:15 when I teed off and I only ran into one other group during my round. I got around in just over 2.5 hours. Despite the high temps, I found the course in good shape. The layout is not overly long, so the course challenges you with small greens. The greens were rolling quite fast. I loved the red, white, and blue pin placement system they use there. More courses should do something similar.

I didn't find the proximity to the airport to be an issue. If you're the type of golfer who is easily distracted by the helicopters buzzing by, maybe look elsewhere. There are no houses on the course, which is not typical for many Myrtle Beach courses.

I enjoyed my round at Whispering Pines and I would certainly play there again.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Excellent

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"New owners need to step up."

HowellGolfer's avatar
Age:  25-34
Skill:  Advanced
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  5-9
2 2.0 stars from 5 Played on 05/29/2017
Previously played Used cart Perfect weather

Reviewed on

This course was apparently taken over by Vargo earlier this year, and it shows. The greens are terrible. It seems like every green rolls a different speed. The rough can be anywhere from an inch tall to 5 inches tall. The tees don't match up to the scorecards. It's pretty rough. It looks like Vargo is making cuts in all the wrong places.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Excellent

Course Conditions: Poor

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Good

Off-Course Amenities: Poor

Course Difficulty:  Somewhat Challenging

I don't recommend this course

kstanzel's avatar
kstanzel

Commented on 11/01/2017

This reviewer is incorrect. I believe he meant this as a review of another like names course. We are not managed by that company (I never heard of it), our greens are absolutely perfect and in the time he mentioned it was winter here and we would have zero rough... I hope he notices and deletes his comments. They are not accurate hence not fair. Thanks

FEATURED REVIEW

"Best Conditions on The Strand"

u000003851658's avatar
Top 1000 Contributor
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  15-19
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 02/28/2017
Previously played Used cart Perfect weather

Reviewed on

Best Conditioned Course on The Strand right now. Fairways & Greens are excellent. Tee Boxes need some work but not bad. Very friendly staff. Great Value.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

Course Difficulty:  Somewhat Challenging

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Mytrle Beach's Hidden Gem"

u000003851658's avatar
Top 1000 Contributor
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  15-19
5 5.0 stars from 5 Played on 11/23/2016
Previously played Used cart Played 18 holes Excellent weather

Reviewed on

20 Minute Frost Delay.. But pace of play was 3hrs 45mins with a foursome. Course is in EXCELLENT SHAPE Tee to Green. Staff as always very friendly & helpful. Course is very playable but has a few holes that can reach up & bite you. Great Value.....

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Hidden Gem"

u000003851658's avatar
Top 1000 Contributor
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  15-19
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 09/17/2016
Previously played Used cart Played 18 holes Good weather

Reviewed on

Course is in excellent shape tee to green. Greens putted a little slow but very true. Staff is great & pace of play for a Saturday am was good.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Better than expected"

Filthy20's avatar
Top 500 Contributor
Age:  25-34
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Advanced
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  5-9
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 07/21/2016
First time playing Used cart Played 18 holes Good weather

Reviewed on

After leaving Hilton Head and driving up to Myrtle Beach, we stopped for a late afternoon round at Whispering Pines. I had lowered my expectations after seeing their website, their carts, and their old school clubhouse.

The driving range is huge, 400 yards wide huge (it seems), and they had new(ish) TaylorMade range balls.

I was pleasantly surprised by the condition of the golf course. It was so hot that afternoon, but everything was nice and green. The greens were firm and Fast! A lot faster than the courses I played later in the week in North Myrtle.

After playing it once, I'd like another shot at it. Fun course!

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Average

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Good

Off-Course Amenities: Average

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Best Value in MB"

u000003851658's avatar
Top 1000 Contributor
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  15-19
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 07/10/2016
Previously played Used cart Played 18 holes Good weather

Reviewed on

Course is still in excellent condition considering many courses in the area are suffering right now, Greens are very nice & fast. Tee Boxes & Fairways are in good shape. Ranger came around several times to offer us water which was nice because it was very hot. BEST VALUE in MB

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Course great shape"

rick0889's avatar
Age:  55-64
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Advanced
Plays:  Once a week
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 04/02/2016
First time playing

Reviewed on

We played just after 1" of rain

Drizzlely day course was wet but in good shape. Layout was a chalange but fair greens were slow but rolled well. Great value.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Getting better every week"

u000003851658's avatar
Top 1000 Contributor
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  15-19
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 03/31/2016
Previously played Used cart Played 18 holes Good weather

Reviewed on

One of Myrtle Beach's best kept secret. I have played this course several times over the last 2 months & it just keeps better each. Tee Boxes, Fairways are in excellent shape. This staff is extremely friendly from the Bag, Drop, Starters area right the Pro Shop & Grill. Good bang for your buck!!!!

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Layout: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Average

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"The First course you'll see when your plane lands."

JackStraw6's avatar
Top 250 Contributor
Age:  45-54
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  15-19
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 11/05/2015
First time playing Played as a single Used cart Played 18 holes Poor weather

Reviewed on

I played this course after a couple days of heavy rain so I was prepared for a soggy round. I found the course to be in very good condition and the greens in superb condition.Nothing spectacular, just a solid challenging golf course. Don't let the yardage fool you though, it plays longer and the back side is a true test. Not a bad price either. I'll be back.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Average

Course Difficulty:  Somewhat Challenging

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Make sure you pick the right tee boxes to play"

rkimbrell's avatar
Top 250 Contributor
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Advanced
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  10-14
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 09/05/2015
First time playing Played with a group Used cart Played 18 holes Good weather

Reviewed on

After coming to Myrtle Beach for 28 years, I finally played Whispering Pines. This is the old Myrtle Beach Air Force base course that was turned over to the city some years back. The course has some interesting holes and was in pretty good shape. The greens were no fast but they were consistent and rolled smooth. Course was very wet from 2 weeks of tropical type rain.<br/> If you play here, you need to look at the yardages of the holes and not the overall yardage before you select which tee boxes to play. The senior tees seems to be a bit short so I elected to play from the regular tees...what a mistake. The overall length of the course is not bad but it has short par 5 and medium length par 3s. But, the par 4s were way too long for my 69 year old swing. Many of them were right around 400 yards or more and with the course as wet as it was...it was no fun.<br/> I would definitely play it again...but from the senior tees.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Good

Off-Course Amenities: Good

Course Difficulty:  Somewhat Challenging

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Thanks for a great day"

Speedblade54's avatar
Top 25 Contributor
Virginia Advisor
Age:  55-64
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 06/30/2015
Previously played Played with a group Used cart Played 18 holes Excellent weather

Reviewed on

Visited here last year and a lot busier course this year. Playing with wife who is a complete beginner and always fearful of our pairing. We play Captains choice to keep pace but this year not an issue . We're paired with couple guys from Louisiana and luckily play the game the same way, For The Sheer Joy. I was very appreciative of their support and cheering wife when made a good pitch or putt. Course in very good shape , greens were very slow but understand having issues with mowers. Greens thou were running very true and just not cut as short as most. Great course for all and very convenient location to hotels on the beach. Will be back next year.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Better than expected"

jmc1958's avatar
Top 50 Contributor
Cleveland Advisor
Age:  55-64
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Few times a week
Handicap:  15-19
3 3.0 stars from 5 Played on 04/01/2015
First time playing Played with a group Used cart Played 18 holes Good weather

Reviewed on

Pace of play was slow as we were following a foursome of women who were competing for the US Women's Open title. Our foursome was 2 senior men and 2 senior women one of whom is in her eighties, so we weren't exactly tearing it up, but it was wait every shot on the front nine. Fortunately they only played nine which equated to our playing the back nine in 30 minutes less.<br/> Course conditions were good, greens rolled true, fairways were thick, tees level.<br/> Front nine layout is a little scattered, not exactly walkable, back nine has a better flow to it.<br/> For a course that the city of MB was considering closing last season it was in good shape and quite playable. Will definitely consider a return trip.

Pace of Play: Average

Course Conditions: Average

Staff Friendliness: Average

Value for the Money: Average

Off-Course Amenities: Average

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

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FEATURED REVIEW

"Good value"

yesdup's avatar
Age:  55-64
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
Handicap:  10-14
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 08/24/2014
Previously played Played as a single Used cart Played 18 holes Good weather

Reviewed on

Played at twilight which allowed me to play very quick 18 holes. Multiple tee blocks to suit your skill level. Conditions were average - some rough areas. Layout is not overly challenging which is what you would expect from a municipal course.

Pace of Play: Excellent

Course Conditions: Average

Staff Friendliness: Good

Value for the Money: Excellent

Off-Course Amenities: Good

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Location and value"

Speedblade54's avatar
Top 25 Contributor
Virginia Advisor
Age:  55-64
Gender:  Male
Skill:  Intermediate
Plays:  Once a week
4 4.0 stars from 5 Played on 07/30/2014
First time playing Played with a group Used cart Played 18 holes Excellent weather

Reviewed on

Great location near oceanfront resorts. Very nice course with very friendly and helpful staff. Took my wife ,real beginner and had great day . Very nice course in great condition. Very good value . Will play again next year.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Conditions: Excellent

Staff Friendliness: Excellent

Value for the Money: Excellent

Quality of food & beverage: Good

Off-Course Amenities: Good

Course Difficulty:  Moderate

I recommend this course

FEATURED REVIEW

"Fun, challenging for all skill levels, good condition & good price.."

KCHailey's avatar
Age:  45-54
Gender:  Male
Plays:  Few times a week
3 3.0 stars from 5 Played on 06/17/2014
Previously played

Reviewed on

Across from Myrtle Beach International Airport yet not very noisy. the course is in great value with nice risk reward opportunities.

Pace of Play: Good

Course Conditions: Good

Staff Friendliness: Average

Value for the Money: Excellent

Quality of food & beverage: Good

Off-Course Amenities: Average

I recommend this course

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