An extensive amount of new drainage was added to help the course play firmer and will allow players to get back onto the course quicker after rain events.All tees were re-leveled and some additional tees were added.All greens were totally rebuilt with minor design adjustments.The course’s bunkers were also rebuilt with some eliminated and others added.īelow is a list of 2020 construction highlights: All of the greens were completely rebuilt, including several that were totally redesigned, and all tee boxes were leveled with several new tees added. The course was entirely re-grassed with Zeon Zoysia in the fairways and rough and TifEagle Bermuda on the greens. In 2020, Williams was called on to revamp the course so it continues to provide the best possible experiences for guests and great players who compete in events. Whispering Pines debuted as the 3 rd Best New Private Course in the nation by Golf Digest. Since 2006 Whispering Pines has held the #1 course in Texas ranking by the Dallas Morning News. Whispering Pines has also been recognized as the #11 overall Greatest Golf Retreat in America by Golf Digest and in 2009 became ranked as one of the Top 100 Best Courses America by Golf Magazine. Golfweek Magazine ranked Whispering Pines as the #45 Modern Course in America in 2010 and in 10 years, moved to #21 in 2020. By the mid-nineties, Camp Olympia Golf Course, as it was known then, was partially complete and featured the first Flora Dwarf greens in Texas.Ĭhet Williams of the Nicklaus Design Group was hired to design the best course in Texas. Twenty months later, in March 2000, Whispering Pines Golf Club opened its doors, and as golfers found their way, rave reviews ensued. Timber was cleared, seed was sown, and soon afterward, "Olf" (golf without the greens) was being played by Camp Olympia's Junior Golf Program. Robertson staked out the golf course routing in 1992. in 1970 for neighboring Camp Olympia, a renowned summer camp. The property was acquired by Barbara and Corby Robertson Jr. Set along the shores of Lake Livingston, Whispering Pines Golf Club rests on 450-acres of beautiful pine and hardwood forest.
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