46% match
For Gold tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting18-24 min2 HCP5 drills
Precision41%
Scoring35%
Green Reading8%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whispering Firs Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Whispering Firs Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whispering Firs Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 25%Scoring 23%Aim 18%Accuracy 17%Precision 14%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
19.8
Average HCP
11
Minimum HCP
34.5
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Whispering Firs Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
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Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Piles | Multiple Targets
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 10 equal parallel piles of 4 balls and stop pitch shots close to multiple targets. Count the number of successes.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Impact and Follow Through
Work only on impact and follow through using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Pitch| Scattered Piles | 9 Stop Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal piles of 5 balls and stop pitch shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Whispering Firs Golf Course.
Contact Information
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Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
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Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
895 Lincoln Blvd SW, McChord AFB, WA 98438, USA
Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Bob E. Baldock
Opened
1961
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⭐4.1(186 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Whispering Firs Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Gold
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course tests steady drives into tough long par fours and reliable irons on standard ones, with short par threes offering breathers and par fives tempting reach but risking bogeys. Front nine builds more pressure through harder-rated structure while back eases slightly.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726761 yards6182 metersCR 72.4Bogey 95.8Slope 126
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.4 · BR 48.4 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.0 · BR 47.4 · Slope 123
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 13 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 328 | 426 | 520 | 529 | 166 | 468 | 402 | 200 | 369 | 3408 | 363 | 531 | 194 | 441 | 346 | 178 | 352 | 417 | 531 | 3353 | 6761 |
G
Gold Tee
Gender: MalePar 725753 yards5261 metersCR 67.8Bogey 89.6Slope 117
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.6 · Slope 116
Back Nine · CR 34.0 · BR 45.0 · Slope 118
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 13 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 304 | 305 | 497 | 456 | 136 | 322 | 348 | 158 | 305 | 2831 | 338 | 448 | 145 | 392 | 331 | 152 | 335 | 322 | 459 | 2922 | 5753 |
R
Red Tee
Gender: MalePar 725564 yards5088 metersCR 67.1Bogey 88.5Slope 115
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.3 · BR 43.8 · Slope 113
Back Nine · CR 33.8 · BR 44.7 · Slope 117
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 15 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 13 | — | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 | — | — |
| Yardage | 293 | 301 | 434 | 429 | 131 | 313 | 343 | 154 | 300 | 2698 | 332 | 442 | 138 | 388 | 327 | 147 | 326 | 316 | 450 | 2866 | 5564 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whispering Firs Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile38% match
For Gold tees
Read long breaks, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-18 min6 HCP3 drills
Visualization47%
Distance Control33%
Accuracy12%
64% match
For Gold tees
Flop from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Aim24%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
81% match
For Gold tees
Roll the ball low and straight, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Accuracy15%
11 Week Flagship Program for Whispering Firs Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whispering Firs Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 11 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Bump'n'Run
Bump'n'Run From 5–10 Yds
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Check your setup: avoid slices and hooks
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · 3 ft (1m) only
Align Putter Face For Accurate 3 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 12.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 6 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Check your setup: does your swing match the shot?
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 7–8≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Sink Long Putts Precisely
Difficulty: Advanced · Program HCP 6.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
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14% match
For Gold tees
Consistent woods contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Trajectory28%
Precision27%
82% match
For Gold tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control23%
Aim22%
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Get Started63% match
For Gold tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment20%
Aim13%
68% match
For Gold tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
67% match
For Gold tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
55% match
For Gold tees
Turn into birdies, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring37%
Accuracy28%
Alignment9%
59% match
For Gold tees
Save par clutch, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP7 drills
Scoring40%
Accuracy16%
Alignment10%
55% match
For Gold tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim34%
Scoring21%
Dispersion16%
81% match
For Gold tees
Stick approaches, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Accuracy23%
Distance Control18%
Aim17%
71% match
For Gold tees
Feel the distance, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control21%
Precision18%
Scoring14%
62% match
For Gold tees
Pick landing spot, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Distance Control15%
Scoring15%
70% match
For Gold tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP8 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy16%
Aim15%
59% match
For Red tees
Hit within 10 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
70% match
For Red tees
Flop over hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Accuracy21%
Distance Control19%
Scoring14%
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Get Started80% match
For Red tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Scoring21%
Distance Control18%
Aim18%
49% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control34%
Visualization22%
58% match
For Red tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment28%
Aim26%
Scoring17%
80% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
Accuracy16%
73% match
For Red tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min2 HCP4 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control24%
Precision16%
59% match
For Red tees
Make par, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP5 drills
Accuracy36%
Alignment19%
Scoring18%
61% match
For Red tees
Stop on a dime, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy22%
Alignment16%
60% match
For Red tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim32%
Alignment20%
Scoring16%
76% match
For Red tees
Vary landing spot, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP5 drills
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
Scoring17%
74% match
For Red tees
Precision from tough lie, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Precision22%
Distance Control19%
Aim18%
62% match
For Red tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy34%
Scoring24%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Red tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment14%
Precision11%
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Get Started39% match
For Blue tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
54% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring44%
Distance Control30%
Visualization21%
64% match
For Blue tees
Fly over bunker, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min25 HCP8 drills
Aim28%
Scoring19%
Alignment17%
53% match
For Blue tees
Open up and fly, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP3 drills
Accuracy38%
Alignment28%
Distance Control20%
14% match
For Blue tees
Consistent short iron contact, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision28%
Trajectory27%
39% match
For Blue tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min30 HCP6 drills
Precision33%
Mechanics15%
Scoring13%
43% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
46% match
For Blue tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP5 drills
Visualization32%
Distance Control25%
Dispersion23%
77% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim23%
Scoring14%
70% match
For Blue tees
Pick landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Accuracy22%
Distance Control21%
Scoring16%
67% match
For Blue tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
72% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment16%
Aim14%
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Get Started53% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP6 drills
Distance Control32%
Precision28%
Dispersion14%
71% match
For Blue tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim20%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
78% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
Aim15%
74% match
For Blue tees
Set sights, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Aim18%
Distance Control17%
Precision17%
73% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control35%
Accuracy13%
Precision13%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Whispering Firs Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Whispering Firs Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Whispering Firs Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Players often find Whispering Firs Golf Course technically exacting. The 126.0 slope rating keeps it accessible for developing players. The course rating of 72.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whispering Firs Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6162 yards. The back tees extend to 6761.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whispering Firs Golf Course?
With a course rating of 72.4 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Whispering Firs Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
At a full length of 6761.0 yards, it balances distance with positional strategy.
What type of course is Whispering Firs Golf Course and how should I play it?
Architecturally, it reflects a Parkland style. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Whispering Firs Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 126.0 and yardage reaching 6761.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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