
Whispering Woods Golf Club
Whispering Woods Golf Club provides a serene, forest-framed 18-hole challenge in Erie, Pennsylvania, blending a thoughtful layout with excellent conditions year-round. The par-71 course invites golfers of various skill levels to navigate tree-lined fairways and subtly contoured greens that demand precision and strategy.
Course Overview
Whispering Woods Golf Club offers a captivating public golfing experience in Erie, Pennsylvania, where 18 holes are carved through a dense forest landscape that tests both accuracy and strategic thinking. This par-71 course, stretching just over 6,400 yards from the back tees, balances a challenging layout with playability that welcomes a broad spectrum of golfers. As each hole winds through mature hardwoods, the course demands thoughtful shot placement, with fairways flanked by trees that subtly influence decisions off the tee.
The course embraces a classic forest design, where undulating fairways meet well-maintained greens guarded by natural contours and carefully positioned bunkers. The greens require keen attention—players often find their putting skills put to the test by subtle breaks and varied speeds. After recent rains, the course demonstrates impressive drainage, keeping fairways firm and receptive and minimizing wet spots, despite its woodland setting.
Whispering Woods provides an environment where players can immerse themselves in quiet concentration, far from urban distractions. The surrounding woods whisper with the rustle of leaves and wildlife, creating an atmosphere that feels both private and invigorating. Despite its natural challenges, the course layout encourages confidence for players of all skill levels, with multiple tee options and fairways wide enough to reward precision without penalizing modest mis-hits excessively.
Visitors will appreciate the approachable pace of play typical outside peak hours and the clean, flat tee boxes that help set up every shot effectively. Walking the course is encouraged and practical; the terrain is gentle underfoot, and sturdy golf shoes will offer reliable traction on damp mornings.
While the facility centers on the golf itself, the friendliness of the staff and well-kept grounds enhance the overall visit. Whispering Woods Golf Club’s commitment to maintaining course conditions even after heavy rainstorms elevates it among the finest public courses in the Erie region. Whether seeking a casual round or a more focused test, golfers will find a well-rounded challenge framed by the quiet beauty of the forest.
Course Highlights
The course’s forested setting offers a natural challenge with tree-lined fairways and greens defined by subtle slopes and natural bunkering. Notably, the course maintains playability even after heavy rains due to excellent drainage. Tee boxes are flat and well-maintained, supporting consistent setup for every shot. While the course lacks GPS aids, ample yardage markers along the fairways provide reliable guidance for distance control.
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Guest Reviews
Mark McCorkel
Nice fun course! 1st time here and found it to be very playable for being carved out of the woods. Greens were a bit slow, but in good shape. Only problem I had was my 3:10 tee time was more like a 3:25 tee time as 2 groups took it upon themselves to go early. 2.5 hour 9 was all I could handle with the painfully slow pace of play.
Kyle P
I try to make it down to those gem at least once a year from Buffalo, and as per usual the course didnt disappoint. Even with tons of rain earlier in the week the course dried out nicely and was in fantastic shape. Green were soft but rolled true, Staff was friendly and helpful, only complaint would have been the damn black flies.
Jonathan Shoop (SHOOP)
The course outdoes itself for such an affordable price. Such a gorgeous and challenging layout! Bring your A game for the greens they will destroy you if your not good at putting lol
Tom B
From the time we pulled up to this course until the time we left, it was a tremendous experience. The course is visually stunning and the conditions were immaculate! The tee boxes were flat and well maintained, the fairways cut nicely and well sculpted and the greens were surprisingly quick and rolled true. All this was after what appeared to be a pretty drenching storm, the course drained well with very little swampy spots, but with some wet spots. We drove up 100 miles from Pittsburgh to play the course and we were not disappointed, from the gracious greeting from the gentleman in the pro shop to playing this magnificent course, this is clearly one of the finest public golf courses in the state of Pennsylvania comparable to Boulder Creek or Kennsington in Ohio, definitely a must play and must return! Advice would be to drive ahead on a lot of holes to figure out how to play and where to place shots, perhaps if they provided a book with information that is available hole to hole online with their website it would have been advantageous, no gps but an abundance of yardage markers on both sides of the fairways were helpful and accurate.
ted Rau
Best public golf course in Erie County! Management and ownership are awesome! They even let my son take his senior pictures there! Highly recommended!
Kyle P
I try to make it down to those gem at least once a year from Buffalo, and as per usual the course didnt disappoint. Even with tons of rain earlier in the week the course dried out nicely and was in fantastic shape. Green were soft but rolled true, Staff was friendly and helpful, only complaint would have been the damn black flies.
Robert Over
Disrespectful staff during and after the round. over 5 hours for 18 with waits at every hole.
James Gerboc
Well-designed, well-maintained semi-private golf course. Challenges every aspect of your game.
Jake Quinten
ted Rau
Best public golf course in Erie County! Management and ownership are awesome! They even let my son take his senior pictures there! Highly recommended!
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Course Details
Access & Location
7214 Grubb Rd, Erie, PA 16506, USA
Main clubhouse with pro shop and snack bar
Walking is encouraged; terrain is generally flat with natural woodland footing. Shoes with good traction advised, especially after rain.
Reservations recommended especially on weekends and holidays.