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4.5
235 Reviews (235)
5 Stars
132
4 Stars
78
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.7
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
94.9%
Recommend this course
222 out of 235 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.7
6 Reviews (6)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.0
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.0
83.3%
Recommend this course
5 out of 6 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
4.6
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.7
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
94.4%
Recommend this course
34 out of 36 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 71
Length 6421 yards
Slope 129
Rating 70.9
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Whispering Pines Golf Club (MN)
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Course Details

Year Built 1986
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Joel Goldstrand

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Single Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Available Facilities

Clubhouse

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top Courses in Minnesota (2023 #18) (2020 #20)
  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Courses for Pace of Play in the U.S. (2019 #1)

Reviews

4.5
235 Reviews (235)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 7
Watching the Game 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 14
Undulating Greens 10
Forced Carries 9
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 11
Locals 9
Advanced Golfers 7
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 14

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Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

very poor conditions

I know the weather has been hot but several fairways are all burnt out, holes were a confusing mess, did not know where to go on several holes, GPS was nice but did not give enough detail as to where hazards were. Was a 5 hour round but that was due to couple we played with did not know how to really play golf, and no idea about golf ettiquette.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Wonderful course

One of the best public courses in the area! Highly recommend playing here! Brand new GPS’s in the carts really are a nice feature not a lot of courses in the area have them. Super fun to play and not very expensive. Even the Owner was very social to all the guests and made it very fun. Definitely will be playing again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing Course

Just got brand new GPS trackers that were sweet. Greens were very well maintained along with great fairways. Overall great experience and the workers were very nice.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Overall Experience

Staff was super helpful and professional. Could tell the course has been well maintained. One of my favorite layouts I’ve played so far. Would recommend to all levels.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

great course

updates have been made in the last 5 years and have upgraded the course tremendously, guy at the front desk was a super nice guy as well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Awesome greens

Awesome greens . The best greens I have ever played!!!!
Hole 3 is a knockout hole . Hole 8 is a blast teeing off over a marsh and landing on the fairway is a challenge. Hole 12 is the hardest to putt. Good luck trying to par these 3 holes . My buddy loves it and we will play this every week now..

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Stellar Course with great management

This course is a must, have played it multiple times. Well worth it. Great owner with an even better layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great value

For early season, the course is in good condition. Greens rolled pretty true.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Me and my buddies love this course!!!

Course is beautiful, and management makes the experience that much more enjoyable! Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course

The course was in great condition for being just opened for the season fairways are mowed greens were already at summer condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 41
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Beautiful course

This course is beautiful and fun to play. It is a great value for the money and the staff is super friendly

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Drought conditions

The only complaint I have is the inconsistencies off the greens. Some were normal speed and most were slow. Really like course layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Value +

First time playing here and really enjoyed the layout and the challenge of the course. Unfortunately the greens were recently punched but will definitely return in prime season to try again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 42
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 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
3.0

Nice Front, but don't look Behind!

Reading reviews from others, Dad and I decided to make a day of it coming out here from the southwest Metro. The clubhouse was nice and their hot dogs were very good.

But the course itself (behind the clubhouse) seemed beat up from lack of sun on tree-heavy holes. It was also very difficult from the fact that sight lines were poor from the elevation changes, no forgiveness for off-line hits, and the fairway and rough were hard to distinguish from afar. The affordable price offsets any shortcomings, but definitely not my first choice to play up north.

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