Whispering Firs Golf Course McChord AFB, Washington
Whispering Firs Golf Course is a par-72 public course in McChord AFB, Washington, playing 6,761 yards from the Blue tees with a rating of 72.4 and slope of 126.
The Course
Across the holes we have mapped, the fairway measures a median 18 yards wide where a tee shot lands, and pinches to 16 at its narrowest. The map carries 32 bunkers.
A median 18 yards of landing area is the kind of number that settles a round before you swing. Yards works the tee shot on every hole here for your handicap and your own carry distances, then names the target that loses fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are open to anyone, which here means a 328-yard par 4 and a 426-yard par 4.
Course Overview
| Type | Public |
| Holes / Par | 18 holes, par 72 (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s) |
| Length | 6,761 yards |
| Rating / Slope | 72.4 / 126 |
| Tee Options | 4 |
| Location | McChord AFB, Washington, USA |
| Coordinates | 47.1280, -122.5091 |
Tee Options & Ratings
| Tee | Yards | Par | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | 6,761 | 72 | 72.4 | 126 |
| White | 6,363 | 72 | 76.3 | 131 |
| Gold | 5,753 | 72 | 73.6 | 122 |
| Red | 5,564 | 72 | 72.5 | 119 |
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue 72.4/126 | 328 | 426 | 520 | 529 | 166 | 468 | 402 | 200 | 369 | 3408 | 363 | 531 | 194 | 441 | 346 | 178 | 352 | 417 | 531 | 3353 | 6761 |
| White 76.3/131 | 314 | 412 | 505 | 505 | 157 | 438 | 380 | 191 | 356 | 3258 | 348 | 512 | 152 | 402 | 338 | 162 | 340 | 379 | 472 | 3105 | 6363 |
| Gold 73.6/122 | 304 | 305 | 497 | 456 | 136 | 322 | 348 | 158 | 305 | 2831 | 338 | 448 | 145 | 392 | 331 | 152 | 335 | 322 | 459 | 2922 | 5753 |
| Red 72.5/119 | 293 | 301 | 434 | 429 | 131 | 313 | 343 | 154 | 300 | 2698 | 332 | 442 | 138 | 388 | 327 | 147 | 326 | 316 | 450 | 2866 | 5564 |
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Hdcp | 15 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 17 | 1 | 5 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 14 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 12 |
Which Tees Should You Play?
Handicap 0-10: Blue (6,761 yards, 72.4/126)
Course rating 0.4 above par.
Handicap 10-20: White (6,363 yards, 76.3/131)
398 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 4.3 above par.
Handicap 20+: Red (5,564 yards, 72.5/119)
1,197 yards shorter than the back tees. Course rating 0.5 above par.
Hole by Hole, From the Map
The fairway runs 34 yards wide at 200 and 20 at 260 yards. Three bunkers ring the green.
The fairway is 17 yards wide at 230 yards. Two greenside bunkers, and 30 yards of green to work with.
Three bunkers ring the green.
The fairway runs 30 yards wide at 200 and 16 at 260 yards. One greenside bunker, and 27 yards of green to work with.
The fairway is 24 yards wide at 230 yards. Two greenside bunkers, and 33 yards of green to work with.
The fairway runs 26 yards wide at 200 and 16 at 230 yards. One greenside bunker, and 33 yards of green to work with.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the slope and rating of Whispering Firs Golf Course?
Whispering Firs Golf Course has a course rating of 72.4 and slope of 126 from the back tees. From the Red tees, the rating is 72.5 with a slope of 119.
How long is Whispering Firs Golf Course?
From the back tees, Whispering Firs Golf Course plays 6,761 yards. The course is par 72 with 18 holes (4 par 3s, 10 par 4s, 4 par 5s).
What is the hardest hole at Whispering Firs Golf Course?
The number 1 handicap hole is hole 6, a 468-yard par 4 from the back tees.
What tees should I play at Whispering Firs Golf Course?
For handicaps 0-10, play the Blue tees (6,761 yards). Handicaps 20+ should consider the Red tees (5,564 yards).
Is Whispering Firs Golf Course public or private?
Whispering Firs Golf Course is a public golf course in McChord AFB, Washington. Tee times are available to the public.
What courses are near Whispering Firs Golf Course?
Nearby courses include Lake Spanaway Golf Course (Tacoma), Oakbrook Golf & Country Club, Brookdale Golf Club, Fort Steilacoom Golf Course.
Is there a yardage book for Whispering Firs Golf Course?
Yes. Yards Golf Book offers a personalized digital yardage book for Whispering Firs Golf Course with hole-by-hole maps, shot dispersion analysis, strokes gained heatmaps, and club recommendations tailored to your handicap and distances. You can view it online or download a printable PDF.
How do you play Whispering Firs Golf Course?
The Yards strategy engine simulates every hole at Whispering Firs Golf Course for your handicap and your clubs: shot dispersion off each tee, strokes gained heatmaps for every target, and the club that loses the fewest strokes. Holes 1 and 2 are free to explore, so you can see the optimal way to play the opening stretch before you commit.
Does Whispering Firs Golf Course have strokes gained data?
Yes. Yards Golf Book runs more than 20,000 simulated shots on every hole, factoring in your handicap, club distances, shot shape, and the actual hazard layout. The model recommends the best club and target for each shot.
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