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Whirlwind Golf Club - The Cattail Course
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Whirlwind Golf Club features 36 holes across 242 acres. Wild horses and native beasts roam the landscape - so don't let them drag you away. While just 12 miles from the metropolis of Phoenix, Whirlwind Golf Club's Cattail Course takes golfers to a secluded and scenic environment, where desert tranquility and beauty is a silent playing partner throughout.
Gary Panks designed the courses at Whirlwind Golf Club. The par-72 Cattail measures 7,222 yards and beings on Arrow Shot, a par-4 413 yarder; the South Mountain Range's canyons will guide you, but shoot straight. Things get long on Two Mesquites, the second hole, a par-5 517 yarder, which does feature Mesquites, a staple for the Gila River Indian Community, used in construction, medicine and food.
Finish up on Last Hole, a par-4 450 yarder that offers a good test to close on, as it is the course's most demanding to drive.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7222 yards | 73.6 | 133 |
| Gold | 72 | 6725 yards | 71.3 | 127 |
| Silver | 72 | 6300 yards | 69.3 | 124 |
| Copper (W) | 72 | 5895 yards | 73.0 | 128 |
| Jade (W) | 72 | 5383 yards | 70.3 | 120 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 73.7/131 | 413 | 517 | 162 | 462 | 337 | 180 | 599 | 402 | 431 | 3503 | 245 | 481 | 549 | 441 | 389 | 176 | 428 | 560 | 450 | 3719 | 7222 |
| Gold M: 71.0/127 | 392 | 489 | 147 | 438 | 311 | 155 | 554 | 382 | 403 | 3271 | 231 | 443 | 528 | 421 | 360 | 136 | 389 | 515 | 431 | 3454 | 6725 |
| Gold/Silver M: 70.0/125 | 392 | 489 | 147 | 417 | 311 | 135 | 520 | 382 | 371 | 3164 | 202 | 418 | 504 | 398 | 360 | 136 | 389 | 515 | 409 | 3331 | 6495 |
| Silver M: 69.2/123 | 365 | 464 | 131 | 417 | 284 | 135 | 520 | 360 | 371 | 3047 | 202 | 418 | 504 | 398 | 345 | 125 | 362 | 490 | 409 | 3253 | 6300 |
| Copper M: 67.0/115 W: 73.0/128 | 335 | 443 | 119 | 393 | 260 | 115 | 487 | 332 | 345 | 2829 | 175 | 396 | 482 | 374 | 324 | 110 | 345 | 469 | 391 | 3066 | 5895 |
| Jade M: 64.8/110 W: 70.3/120 | 292 | 403 | 101 | 372 | 235 | 101 | 466 | 291 | 312 | 2573 | 148 | 368 | 427 | 354 | 300 | 95 | 320 | 447 | 351 | 2810 | 5383 |
| Handicap | 9 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 11 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 6 |
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Great resort track
Wide forgiving fairways uncluttered by homes or structures. I've always found this course in good shape. Today was no exception. Maybe a bit overwateed is some areas but the greens werenrolling true if a bit on the slow side.
Good deal
Passed on this in the past due to high fees. Golf now special so tried it. A real good test. Conditions on course were very good. Will play again as long as it is under 90$
Condition of course
The course was in excellent condition .
The pace of play was good( around 4 hours). We had a good time today and will be coming back some time next week.
Great Shape expect for the fringe
The course for the most part was in good shape, greens in great shape but the fringe was dead on most of the holes which made chipping difficult, paid $40 so wasn't too upset about it.
No marshall today....
Had like a billion old ladies playing that day and were veerrrrrry slow....
On a few holes instead of taking a drop after not finding the balls after 10minutes of looking all 4 players hit out of bounds they would come alllllll the way back to the tee boxes and re hit 4 drives....
No marshall the entire round...other than that...great course
Condition of course/greens
The condition of the fairways were very good as well as the greens on Cattail.
Condition of course and pace of play
The condition of he course was good considering how hot it is getting. The fairways were green and most of the putting greens were green as well. The round took about four hours which I consider a good pace of play. I will be playing here next week.
Great course condition
Overall very good course conditions. Large fast but soft greens. Interesting hole layouts with generous fairways. Tee boxes are flat and lush. Fairways are soft and closely trimmed. Lots of mature mesquite trees.
Not bad. Could be better
This was my first time playing this course. Was really looking froward to it. The layout was nice, and the fairways were okay, but my only problem is with the greens. I am not sure what is going on, but the greens were in terrible condition. Lucky my round was only $40. I hope they work on their greens before raising their rates.
Rot, mold and uneven tees
We were terribly disappointed with our round on Monday. The course is dealing with extreme amounts of either fungus or rot on the greens that makes putting absolutely impossible. The fairways are skalped and dead in many places the bunkers are completely inconsistent throughout. This was very surprising as this is one of my favorite courses to play normally.
Summer conditions
Course is a very nice layout and usually excellent conditions. Apparently they have a fungus on some of the greens, which is a shame. Pins are located far away from the fungus areas, so it only impacts play on some long putts and chips.
Pace of play was excellent
Definitely worth the money at summer rates.
Great course
Awesome course. Maintained even in summer months, perfectly manicured. Love the ice chest of cold towels. Pace of play may be best in town. Definitely my favorite course!
Condition of course and pace of play
The condition of the fairways and greens were very well maintained. The pace of play was very good as well, it took just under four hours to play our round. It was an enjoyable day. I will play this course again!
Good
Wide fairway. Large green.
Not too over challenging but still fun layout.
Some occassional dry spots near greens
but overall mostly still playable
Would recommend as 'must try course' to anyone.
But one thing I find funny though is that. . .
an outstanding golf resort like this. .seems to have relatively limited parking spots
Good times friendly staff
First time playing here on the Devels Claw. Staff was very friendly and Dustin the starter was very helpful with directing me where to go and answered all my questions. Greens and fairways really good conditions. I will be back asap :)
Pace of Play
Good rates out here this time of year vs. what people are willing to pay during the winter time. The fairways are usually wet meaning 0 to negative roll on drives and lots of mud balls. I was a single behind a 4some that never let me play through the entire round. Player assistance was around multiple times but seems more interested in handing out wet towels (thank you) than doing something about the pace of play. Could have finished in 2 hours if it wasn't for that, instead it was a 4.5 hour round in the 100F+ heat. I took the opportunity to play 3 balls per hole and practice my chipping and putting from around each green. Greens are decent for this time of year, running maybe a 9 at best, with some real dead/rough spots around the edges of some greens.
I'll be coming back if I can continue to get rounds under $40 here.
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