Vestal said a few golfers have taken him up on the offer, but he doesn't envision the course turning into the Carbon Country Club. If Whispering Oaks was a serious golf destination, he would have to mow the greens every day and put more effort into maintenance. He has no plans to add more holes, but is considering a driving range. In addition to the golf holes, Whispering Oaks has a covered pavilion, catering facilities, trap shooting, and a swimming hole complete with a sandy beach and volleyball net. For the record, par on all three holes is three, although if you reverse directions and hit from the third tee to the first green, the hole becomes a par four.
Water comes into play around each hole.
Vestal said they have recovered at least 50 golf balls from the stock tanks. Vestal's family has lived at Whispering Oaks for four years. The former Eastland County agricultural extension agent said he thought of the meeting place as a way to increase the property's value. We're exploring new ways of generating agricultural income. Metroplex are buying up land.