39% match
For Black tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whispering Woods Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
44
44 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
189
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
11
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Mechanics
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlMechanics+5 more
Whispering Woods Golf Club Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Whispering Woods Golf Club, 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 30%Scoring 19%Precision 19%Aim 16%Alignment 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.
19.4
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
33.6
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Whispering Woods Golf Club
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 [Long]
Stop the ball inside the circle.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Deep Rough and Other | Above/Below Feet
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
All irons (9 to 2) | Progressive Targets Challenge
Complete the Progressive Targets Challenge using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Perpendicular Ball Lines | Quadrants
Align a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 perpendicular lines 20 balls per line and stop chip shots inside quadrants. Count the number of successes.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Scattered Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Scatter a bucket of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 8 equal lines of 5 balls and hit-and-land chip shots inside landing zones. Count the number of successes.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Whispering Woods Golf Club.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
richrocky@gmail.com
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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
7214 Grubb Rd, Erie, PA 16506, USA
Course Description
Whispering Woods Golf Club is a public golf facility located in Erie, Pennsylvania, offering a full golf experience with a championship course, practice facilities, and host to various tournaments. The club promotes Stay ’n’ Play packages, club fittings, and event hosting, serving both casual golfers and tournament organizers in northwestern Pennsylvania. It has earned regional accolades and recognition for its golf course quality and value, making it a notable golf destination in Erie. The site emphasizes public play, tournament venues, and community engagement in the Lake Erie region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
John Exley
Opened
2007
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.6(299 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 Woods Golf Club, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Black
Men's Tees
Tee Insight:This course delivers ongoing tests via long par fours that punish off-line drives while offering birdie looks on par fives if positioned well. Back nine raises stakes with greater overall challenge pushing precision in every phase.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726804 yards6222 metersCR 74.0Bogey 100.9Slope 145
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 36.3 · BR 49.4 · Slope 141
Back Nine · CR 37.7 · BR 51.5 · Slope 149
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 445 | 168 | 519 | 306 | 311 | 194 | 552 | 436 | 396 | 3327 | 482 | 185 | 525 | 365 | 189 | 561 | 320 | 415 | 435 | 3477 | 6804 |
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726475 yards5921 metersCR 72.2Bogey 98.4Slope 141
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 48.3 · Slope 139
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 50.1 · Slope 143
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 426 | 152 | 505 | 288 | 282 | 183 | 523 | 423 | 374 | 3156 | 451 | 165 | 518 | 356 | 184 | 536 | 300 | 398 | 411 | 3319 | 6475 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726052 yards5534 metersCR 70.3Bogey 95.8Slope 137
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.7 · BR 47.1 · Slope 133
Back Nine · CR 35.6 · BR 48.7 · Slope 141
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 1 | 17 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 3 | 5 | — | 2 | 18 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 376 | 136 | 474 | 266 | 274 | 174 | 511 | 413 | 359 | 2983 | 394 | 156 | 477 | 328 | 163 | 520 | 290 | 360 | 381 | 3069 | 6052 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Whispering Woods Golf Club
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 44 Programs
% match to course practice profile31% match
For Black tees
Hit Every Long Putt
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
19% match
For Black tees
Visualize perfect chip, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Accuracy30%
Visualization25%
78% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision17%
Trajectory16%
12 Week Flagship Program for Whispering Woods Golf Club
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Whispering Woods Golf Club. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 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 2–4≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 4–5≤ 6 days
Driving Range · Driver
Stop Missing Fairways with Driver
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 6–7≤ 5 days
Short Game · Sand
Get Out of Bunker Safely
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Thread the gap: precision short irons to the pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 9≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Hole Mid-Length Putts
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 6 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 5 days
Driving Range · Mid irons (7,6,5)
Hit the green with the perfect flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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53% match
For Black tees
Perfect mid iron flight, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP5 drills
Trajectory26%
Scoring21%
Precision20%
52% match
For Black tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
66% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint flops, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min22 HCP9 drills
Precision33%
Distance Control29%
Dispersion14%
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Get Started38% match
For Black tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Visualization31%
Distance Control31%
Dispersion22%
73% match
For Black tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring31%
Distance Control24%
Aim16%
72% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Accuracy18%
Precision14%
61% match
For Black tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control34%
Alignment22%
Precision19%
66% match
For Black tees
Pinpoint chips, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Precision28%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
72% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP5 drills
Aim26%
Dispersion19%
Precision15%
66% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP8 drills
Scoring24%
Distance Control20%
Accuracy17%
72% match
For Black tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min11 HCP3 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control29%
Alignment13%
55% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control43%
Dispersion18%
Alignment16%
66% match
For Black tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control33%
Precision29%
Dispersion12%
51% match
For White tees
Position feet correctly, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting18-30 min12 HCP3 drills
Alignment37%
Aim22%
Stroke13%
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Get Started82% match
For White tees
Hit from sand, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision21%
Alignment14%
70% match
For White tees
Land softly, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Precision25%
Distance Control17%
Scoring16%
83% match
For White tees
Avoid three-putts, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Distance Control28%
Aim18%
Scoring15%
54% match
For White tees
Keep within 8 yards, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP6 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision30%
Scoring16%
46% match
For White tees
Get close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP5 drills
Precision35%
Mechanics18%
Trajectory16%
77% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Scoring31%
Aim23%
Distance Control23%
71% match
For White tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Precision20%
Accuracy19%
Distance Control16%
61% match
For White tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
51% match
For White tees
Avoid 3-Putt: Chip Inside Circle
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Accuracy32%
Scoring24%
Alignment14%
70% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control32%
Accuracy16%
Alignment16%
74% match
For White tees
Match clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Alignment25%
Aim24%
Scoring21%
62% match
For White tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Accuracy28%
Distance Control18%
Alignment17%
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Get Started61% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP5 drills
Aim22%
Precision21%
Dispersion17%
62% match
For White tees
Leave inside 5 feet, for a 14-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min14 HCP9 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring22%
Distance Control15%
67% match
For White tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP7 drills
Distance Control31%
Alignment18%
Accuracy17%
52% match
For Blue tees
Align eyes over the ball, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-30 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim36%
Stroke17%
Alignment14%
63% match
For Blue tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 20-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min20 HCP3 drills
Precision30%
Scoring26%
Distance Control24%
65% match
For Blue tees
Square up, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min29 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Alignment29%
Distance Control13%
67% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP4 drills
Distance Control38%
Alignment21%
Precision21%
62% match
For Blue tees
Reduce misses, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Trajectory20%
Scoring20%
44% match
For Blue tees
Stop missing fairways, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision29%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
50% match
For Blue tees
Control flight path, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Scoring27%
Dispersion20%
Precision17%
31% match
For Blue tees
Eliminate Three-Putts
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
31% match
For Blue tees
Sink All Long Putts
Putting~18 min0 HCP4 drills
Distance Control46%
Visualization37%
Dispersion18%
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Get Started78% match
For Blue tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP9 drills
Scoring26%
Distance Control21%
Aim20%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Whispering Woods Golf Club
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No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Whispering Woods Golf Club
Get answers to common questions about playing Whispering Woods Golf Club and what to expect.
How difficult is Whispering Woods Golf Club for mid-handicap golfers?
From a scoring perspective, Whispering Woods Golf Club challenges consistency. With a slope rating of 145.0, it ranks as highly challenging for mid-handicap golfers. The course rating of 74.0 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Whispering Woods Golf Club?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6428 yards. The back tees extend to 6804.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Whispering Woods Golf Club?
With a course rating of 74.0 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 Woods Golf Club and how does yardage affect play?
Measuring 6804.0 yards at maximum length, distance control plays a central role in scoring.
What type of course is Whispering Woods Golf Club and how should I play it?
Whispering Woods Golf Club 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 Woods Golf Club strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 145.0 and yardage reaching 6804.0 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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