48% match
For Blue tees
Repeat same distance putts to master touch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whispering Pines Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
177
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 Pines Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whispering Pines 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 31%Scoring 22%Accuracy 16%Aim 15%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.
16.1
Average HCP
9.6
Minimum HCP
28.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Whispering Pines Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b34a820f7fd508a0ef596_Slide75.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
Up to 5 players hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped deep rough and other extreme grass types; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Ladder Challenge
Complete the Ladder Challenge using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b37cd6d6fdd2b5373ac3a_Slide84.PNG)
Putting27 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Three Tees Triangle [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b3333053ac0f43d89ac0e_Slide71.PNG)
Putting15 min
Stop the Ball: Inside the Field [Long]
Stop the ball inside five fields to complete the challenge.
![Diagram for Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]](https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/65d60f76badcce181f11dc50/665b356193809ca2e8eb0df7_Slide77.PNG)
Putting18 min
Stop the Ball: Circle, Eyes Closed [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle with your eyes closed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Whispering Pines 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
2465, 8713 70th St NW, Annandale, MN 55302, United States
Course Description
Whispering Pines Golf Course is a public 18-hole golf facility located in Annandale, Minnesota. The course, designed by Joel Goldstrand and opened in 1986, stretches 6,421 yards from the longest tees and is a par 71 with a course rating of 70.9. The site highlights features such as a pro shop, leagues, memberships, a bar and grill, and online tee times, indicating a full-service public golf experience in central Minnesota.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
71
Type
Parkland
Architect
Joel Goldstrand
Opened
1986
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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 Pines Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers steady iron pressure on packed par fours with top handicaps creating bogey traps, while par fives stretch drives and tempt risky plays for score. Back nine amps demands with tougher ratings and longer tests.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 716408 yards5859 metersCR 71.4Bogey 96.2Slope 134
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.2 · BR 46.5 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 37.2 · BR 49.7 · Slope 135
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 380 | 371 | 394 | 513 | 190 | 324 | 174 | 367 | 155 | 2868 | 380 | 398 | 409 | 554 | 430 | 505 | 143 | 505 | 216 | 3540 | 6408 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 716104 yards5581 metersCR 70.0Bogey 94.4Slope 131
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.1 · BR 45.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 36.9 · BR 49.3 · Slope 133
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 346 | 371 | 493 | 174 | 280 | 160 | 311 | 150 | 2635 | 380 | 395 | 405 | 532 | 402 | 500 | 140 | 505 | 210 | 3469 | 6104 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 716104 yards5581 metersCR 75.5Bogey 107.0Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 50.4 · Slope 127
Back Nine · CR 40.1 · BR 56.6 · Slope 140
| 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 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 34 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 37 | 71 |
| Handicap | 5 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 3 | 17 | — | 14 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 6 | 16 | — | — |
| Yardage | 350 | 346 | 371 | 493 | 174 | 280 | 160 | 311 | 150 | 2635 | 380 | 395 | 405 | 532 | 402 | 500 | 140 | 505 | 210 | 3469 | 6104 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whispering Pines 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 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile49% match
For Blue tees
Practice uphill and downhill putts, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
53% match
For Blue tees
Stop near the hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Alignment34%
Aim25%
Scoring17%
70% match
For Blue tees
Land near hole, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring20%
Alignment18%
11 Week Flagship Program for Whispering Pines Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whispering Pines 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)
Control Distance
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
Week 4≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Mid-Iron Distance Control 150–180 Yards
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 3 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 3 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Shape the shot: fade or draw with short irons
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 30.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Eliminate Three-Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–10≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Chip 5–15 Yds From Fringe
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 11≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Control the height: spin and roll as needed
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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62% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Precision short irons, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring33%
Precision19%
Dispersion13%
74% match
For Blue tees
Escape successfully, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Dispersion16%
60% match
For Blue tees
Improve accuracy, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision25%
Aim21%
Accuracy15%
48% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control32%
Dispersion30%
Accuracy23%
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Get Started44% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP3 drills
Visualization32%
Accuracy20%
Dispersion20%
62% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Aim28%
Alignment16%
73% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Scoring20%
Distance Control18%
Precision15%
63% 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%
66% match
For Blue tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Accuracy28%
Scoring18%
Aim18%
68% match
For Blue tees
Feel the green, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control32%
Alignment19%
Precision19%
57% match
For Blue tees
Save par clutch, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Scoring27%
Aim27%
Alignment25%
62% match
For Blue tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control36%
Accuracy26%
Alignment17%
69% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP5 drills
Scoring23%
Precision19%
Dispersion19%
72% match
For Blue tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP8 drills
Accuracy31%
Scoring21%
Distance Control21%
65% match
For Blue tees
Feel the distance, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP5 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy24%
Alignment18%
57% match
For White tees
Read subtle breaks, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min2 HCP6 drills
Scoring35%
Precision29%
Aim14%
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Get Started76% match
For White tees
Save par consistently, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP6 drills
Distance Control23%
Scoring19%
Aim16%
73% match
For White tees
Use a short swing, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control25%
Alignment16%
58% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP6 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control28%
Visualization20%
64% match
For White tees
Avoid trouble spots, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Scoring29%
Distance Control17%
Dispersion16%
73% match
For White tees
Consistent short iron rollout, for a 9-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min9 HCP4 drills
Distance Control31%
Scoring25%
Trajectory15%
50% match
For White tees
Perfect short iron arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP4 drills
Trajectory29%
Mechanics23%
Distance Control20%
48% match
For White tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
49% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
60% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Aim25%
Scoring23%
Alignment16%
55% match
For White tees
Chip close, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Distance Control28%
Alignment21%
65% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP3 drills
Aim35%
Distance Control17%
Accuracy12%
56% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment33%
Accuracy15%
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Get Started62% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP3 drills
Aim27%
Distance Control24%
Dispersion23%
72% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy22%
Scoring22%
79% match
For White tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP8 drills
Distance Control20%
Scoring17%
Aim16%
74% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control31%
Precision19%
Accuracy13%
36% match
For White tees
Square the putter face, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
57% match
For White tees
Capitalize on makeable putts, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-30 min4 HCP7 drills
Scoring34%
Precision25%
Aim16%
55% match
For White tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
64% match
For White tees
Pitch from fairway, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Scoring26%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control19%
54% match
For White tees
Land 2 feet away, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min0 HCP3 drills
Scoring50%
Distance Control32%
Visualization18%
40% match
For White tees
Fade or draw short irons, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min30 HCP8 drills
Trajectory30%
Precision23%
Mechanics23%
58% match
For White tees
Eliminate wild misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP5 drills
Dispersion31%
Precision20%
Scoring16%
48% match
For White tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started49% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
67% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Aim26%
Distance Control17%
Scoring15%
56% match
For White tees
Hit intended line, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Aim23%
Dispersion19%
Distance Control18%
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Whispering Pines Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Whispering Pines Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Whispering Pines Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Whispering Pines Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. A slope rating of 134.0 suggests a moderately demanding round. The course rating of 71.4 reflects on scoring relative to par 71.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whispering Pines Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6256 yards. The back tees extend to 6408.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whispering Pines Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.4 and par 71, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 71 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Whispering Pines Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6408.0 yards at maximum length, scoring depends more on placement than raw power.
What type of course is Whispering Pines Golf Course and how should I play it?
Whispering Pines Golf Course is designed as a Parkland layout. 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 Pines Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 134.0 and yardage reaching 6408.0 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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