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Whispering Springs Course

Whispering Springs Golf Club

Fond du Lac, WI, USA
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18 holesPar 726,960 yds73.9/134

About this course

Whispering Springs Golf Club, nestled in the rolling landscape near Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, offers a captivating blend of traditional golf design and Midwestern charm. Opened in the late 1990s, the course reflects a modern approach to the parkland style, characterized by generous fairways lined with mature trees and subtly contoured greens. It's a course that presents ample opportunity for strategic play; a gentle fade is rewarded, particularly on the dogleg lefts that define several holes. While the course is not historically known for hosting any major championships, its consistent conditions and playability has earned a loyal following among regional golfers. The layout, designed by Rick Jacobsen, is noted for its playability and focus on the short game. Whispering Springs does not punish the errant shot as severely as some more championship-caliber layouts, providing an enjoyable experience for golfers of all skill levels. However, subtle undulations and deceptively placed bunkers demand careful consideration on approach shots and around the greens. More than just a golf course, Whispering Springs is the heart of its close-knit community. Weekends are frequently filled with the joyful sounds of leagues and friendly matches echoing through the trees. It’s said that the club championship trophies are a coveted prize. And post-round, the clubhouse is known locally for its Friday fish fry, a tradition that has become as synonymous with Whispering Springs as the game itself.

Rankings

Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.

2722

Best in World

2489

Best in USA

53

Best in WI

Quick facts

Location
Fond du Lac, WI, USA
Access
Public
Year built
1997
Holes
18
Designer
Bob Lohmann
Par
72
Length
6,960 yards
Difficulty
73.9/134
Course Vaults score
7.1

Getting there

The journey to Whispering Springs Golf Club begins at either General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee (MKE), roughly 45 minutes south, or Appleton International Airport (ATW), a more direct 30-minute approach from the north. The drive unfolds through the gentle, rolling terrain of eastern Wisconsin's dairy country, where the landscape transitions from suburban Milwaukee sprawl into quieter agricultural vistas dotted with farmsteads and tree-lined county roads. As you near Fond du Lac, the terrain softens further into the glacially sculpted topography that defines this corner of the state - a subtle shift that announces your arrival at a course shaped by the same natural forces that carved the region's character. The final miles wind through the serene grounds surrounding Whispering Springs, where mature trees and manicured fairways emerge from the Wisconsin countryside in understated elegance.

FAQ

Common questions about Whispering Springs

Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.

Whispering Springs has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 16 logged golfers.

Whispering Springs was designed by Bob Lohmann.

Yes. Whispering Springs is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.

Par at Whispering Springs is 72.

Whispering Springs plays 6,960 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.

The slope rating at Whispering Springs is 134.

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