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4.5
712 Reviews (712)
5 Stars
473
4 Stars
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3 Stars
31
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
91.4%
Recommend this course
669 out of 712 reviews
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4.2
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
14
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 25 reviews
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4.5
47 Reviews (47)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.4%
Recommend this course
42 out of 47 reviews
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Course Highlights
Course conditions consistently impress, with fairways holding up remarkably well even after heavy rain and the layout drawing repeat visitors back every season. Warm, attentive staff and solid amenities round out an experience that delivers strong value for golfers of all levels.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7222 yards
Slope 133
Rating 73.6

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 2002
Greens Winter: Rye, Summer: Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Panks (2002)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS No
Pull-carts No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code No Denim, Collared Shirt and Bermuda Shorts Required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Riding

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

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Reviews

4.5
712 Reviews (712)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 33
Patio Dining 18
Brunch 16
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 53
Water Hazards 37
Undulating Greens 36
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 40
Advanced Golfers 40
Locals 35
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 51
Convenient to the City 39
Worth the Drive 38

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Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Always enjoyable!

Played Cattail course. Conditions were great and had a fun day! The course is a great layout. Plenty of landing area and the greens are in good shape. Was a little breezy but that kept the temperature comfortable. Friendly staff, terrific driving range, and lunch in the clubhouse was reasonable and first rate! Try the chorizo fundido appetizer!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

This Course Was In Perfect Condition

If you're playing golf in the SE Valley, Let me save you the trouble of deciding what course to play. There are plenty of good courses, but this course is at the top of the list

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Track and Playable

Awesome golf course with two 18 hole courses. This time I played Devil's Claw and it was a bit more open. Beautiful PAR 3's and gettable PAR 5's.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Must Play in AZ

Great course, very well manicured and run! Rangers and staff are very friendly and you don't get the snotty feeling that some of these resort courses have. I also would recommend grabbing lunch after the round as the cubano mexicana is fantastic.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tourist and now a residence

I love the layout of both courses. Very challenging greens and doesn't give away many birdies. Tom Short, Gilbert AZ

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

At 4.5 hours it was nearing my personal "I'd sooner not play than have it take that long" point, particularly for an 8:40 tee time. The ranger was around a bit on the front nine and even told our group that he was trying to speed up the group in front of us. The ranger disappeared and they never sped up.

The course was in wonderful shape tee to green. Essentially no rough until you hit desert. Mostly generous landing areas off the tee. The overly large greens ran true and fast. I'd like another crack at the two sporty par 4's. This course also has an outstanding practice facility including a chipping green.

I will play this course again depending on price and hope the round goes faster.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

First Time, But Not the Last

A foursome of first time visitors to this facility. We played the Cattail course. Great course. The conditions were outstanding and the layout was fair. Challenging enough to be fun, without totally beating you up. If you hit your spots, it's possible to score. A great day and we all agreed we would be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great conditions

course was fair and in great condition and the yardage books are provided which helped a lot for never playing here. Had a nice lunch and a nice practice area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Fun and chalenging round

Enjoyed this coarse a lot and will return to play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course is very nice

First time playing the course. Very nice would play again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Valentine day

On a busy Saturday, we. Played 18 holes on beautifully conditioned cattail course in just over 4 hours. The staff was very accommodating and the weather was perfect.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Whirlwind

The course was in top condition. Some of the best greens in the PHX area. Price was a little higher than its competitors.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Solid track, worth the money

Course was in nice shape, greens were very true. Would difinately play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice course

The course itself is beautiful, fun, and challenging, but the surroundings off the course were not very scenic.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great round of golf

Myself and 3 friends from out of state played here on Monday the 12th and the course did not disappoint. The course was in great shape and the greens were excellent. My buddies loved the course and would definitely play it again. Although being an AZ resident, I was surprised the rate was $90 plus tax on a Monday morning. But that's the AZ golf resorts sticking it to the locals as usual. I only played there because I had 3 out of towners and I knew a Troon course would be in good shape. Back to the practice range.

Steve

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good & Bad

Excellent course.. maintained in great condition..worth playing. Was a very slow twosome in front of our foursome and the Ranger showed no interest in helping. Cart person took food order but didn't deliver food for 5 holes. Lastly Golf Now rate was no better than the course rate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Top-notch facility

LExcellent service, excellent staff, great course conditions. What else could you ask for! The greens were fast and true. The fairways are generous and lush. The course had its challenges and risk reward holes. If your get the opportunity play Whirlwind!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Nice

The cost included cart, green fees,and all the balls one wanted to hit on the range prior.

The course was spectacular and scenic. The range was very nice, with high-quality balls to hit. My understanding is that the greens are rolled and were fast, which was awesome. The balls rolled very true. Well worth the money to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Another great Troon course in fantastic condition. Plenty of room on the fairways for my slice when needed. Just the right level of difficulty. Nice practice facility and staff is awesome!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the drive

After many trips to Phoenix for golf we played this on a recommendation and weren't disappointed. Only downside was that it was carrots only due to overseeing. Would have rated food higher but there is no food at the turn when playing cat tail. Other than that it was a great round. Course reminded U.S. a lot of TPC Stadium but at a fraction of the cost. We'll be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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