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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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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
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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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Love whispering pines

Bang for you buck one of the best courses to play in the surrounding area. Majority of my golf throughout the summer is golfed there.

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

A MUST play MN course!

I’ve been golfing here for many years and it never disappoints. Recent renovations (ie new cart paths, new outside patio/eating area with pergola and rock/waterfall structure, new tee box signs, etc.) are fantastic and staff is exceptional. Carts have GPS, course is usually in great shape (fall leaves are an unavoidable hazard), and I’m always greeted with a smile.

A course that’s well worth the drive - no pun intended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Awesome course!!!

This course has been completely rebuilt from front to back. the greens are of professional grade with challenging approaches. All areas of the course have been improved since new ownership. The club house has a very relaxing and friendly atmosphere .

Whispering pines is a Minnesota hidden treasure for golf play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Amazing course

Been playing here my whole life, Mark has made this course amazing. This is one of my favorite couses in the area. By far the best bang for your buck course west of the metro.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course. Best Value in the Metro Area.

Always in great condition. Fun course with good variety It's just a really good course that I continue coming back to.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Tale of two nines

Well maintained and well kept is one of the main things I noticed. The greens were in great shape as well as the fairways and tees. I enjoyed the differences in the two nines and the course had some good and challenging Par 3's. Pace of play was excellent and once we finished we enjoyed a cold beverage in the clubhouse.

I've recommended the course to many of my friends and they've enjoyed playing there as well. The staff was super friendly and just a nice and enjoyable time for all of us. They do a great job taking care of the course, clubhouse and the golfers that come to play and relax.

Well done Whispering Pines! looking forward to my next round this spring !

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

A true golfers course!

If this is your first time playing indoor expected low score it’s a tough course but very excellent greens and ton of character

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Consistency Amazing!

Course is always in great condition. Fairways are lush and the greens are manicured to perfection! Owner is super friendly and always makes sure everyone is enjoying their round. Hands down one of my favorite courses in the greater Minnelaplois area.

Oh ya….. carts have GPS as well! You would expect to pay 3 x’s the price for what you get at this course. Do yourself a favor and book a round, I guarantee you will have a good time.

Jeffrey ~

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

Great course

Great course fun to play nice greens reasonable rates would golf here anytime

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course!

I've been playing the course for over 15 years. It continues to better with many upgrades! Great course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great Course!

This is a great course! We've annually for 9 years had our Putts Fore Paws Golf Tournament here. Everyone enjoys the course! The owner Mark is a pleasure to work with.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Perfect weather
Walked

Diamond in the rough

I live in Monticello and love this course. Mark has made many improvements since he became owner. I love the layout and especially the back 9 which has 3 par 5's and 3 par 3's. I consider it a diamond in the rough, well worth playin. Marc Stanslaski

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

Great conditions

I have played this course throughout the summer and it has been in excellent shape throughout the extreme drought. Staff is friendly and professional, great course, great value. Hidden gem!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

Excellent Course

Course was in great condition. Very nice variety of holes from 1-18. Always enjoy playing this course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Slightly disappointed

I had higher expectations after reading previous reviews We drove an hour from the cities with a great rate we found on Teeoff. We all thought the whole course was extremely dry which resulted to fast greens and very hard bumpy fairways. So my leaves all around made it difficult to spot our balls. The score card and hole markers rarely matched the GPS on the cart for distance. No beverage cart on Sunday due to lack of staff. Pace was good. There was a friendly ranger. Friendly staff as well.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course needs water

Very dry course needs water bad , tee boxes all in rough shape

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Commented on 09/04/2021

Thank you for your Feedback! We do know our course needs was since we are in the longest drought in 30 years.

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