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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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Never played a Troon managed Course in this poor Shape
I haven't played this course in two years so I thought I would forego my Sunday round at my course. Bad choice for me. Even though I shot 75 ( too my suprise), I wondered what the score would have been on good fairways and greens. The fairway are in poor shape, the starter charged it to the change in grass, but they had more dead spots and hard patches then I've ever seen on this course. I would suggest staying away from this course, at lease for the rest of the summer, there too many good courses out their to play. You shouldn't have to suffer through playing on dirt.
Great deal
One of the best deals on golf now. Course is in really good condition .pace of play was awesome up to the 9th hole. Slowed down but still finished under 4hours. Definitely will play again
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Just what you expect from a Troon golf course
Conditions at Whirlwind are always above average to excellent. The course has a solid layout that will test you quite completely. Greens were a little slower than normal this time (10 instead of 12). As always, they hold well and putt smooth. One of my personal favorites in the valley!!
Great Course
Played on a Sunday and got a great rate on Golf Now. As usual course was immaculate. All staff was professional, courteous, and friendly. Have never had a bad experience at Whirlwind.
Glad that you had a great time on the golf course! We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Good value for money on Golf Now
The course was in great shape for Phoenix in the summer. Staff very friendly. Good value for money if you can get a HOT-Deal, Golf Now T-time.
Course is in good shape and well worth playing. Hit fairways
I enjoy playing Whirlwind. It's always in good shape.
Great course and practice facilities.
Played the Cattail Course and it was in fantastic shape. The practice facilities are awesome so get there early to take advantage.
Great course poor staf
Why do they have a great golf course and the staff is so aloof. The bag boys do a terrible job. I dropped my clubs off had to take them out of the trunk myself set them at the bag drop, while they watched me. After I had placed them at the bag drop they drove down with a cart. They said nothing put them on the cart and drove the cart by the pro shop. Since they put the bags in the wrong positions I had to place them in the right position. After completeting play I told the bag boy I would place them in the car myself which I did I wonder how many other 74 yr old players are treated like this.
Awesome day
Course was in great shape. Played round in under 4 hours. Only complaint would be not having GPS on the cart.
Great Resort Golf
My son and I played here for the first time, we both agreed we would be back to play again. Greens were fast but true. Tee boxes were excellent had 4 for any golfer to select from. We enjoyed our day will be back thank you for a great course.
Great experience
My wife and I highly recommend this course, played the Silver tees and was challenging for a 15 handicap. Tee boxes, fairways and greens in excellent shape. The yardage book is well lauded out and very accurate. The price was fantastic, great value, we will be back soon. Also, we had lunch and the Carne Adovado Chimi at the SIVLIK was excellent.
Course in Great Shape
Course was in very nice condition. Greens are fast but still playing true. It was a great round - warm (105 degrees) but we didn't see any other golfers for the entire round so we were able to play a quick 18 holes. I highly recommend this course.
Great course
This course was in excellent condition and somewhat challenging. The front nine was a little easier than the back, in my opinion, because it had some long par 3's. Overall I look forward to playing this course again.
Great Golf Facility
Always a pleasure to play at this golf facility. Great practice area, both courses are on my personal Top 10 in the greater Phoenix area and a nice clubhouse.
Quite Good
The whole course, tee boxes, fairways, greens, bunkers were in top notch condition. Everything I expect from a Troon course. Not the most scenic but very nice. Challenging course too. Great practice facilities too. Driving range, large chipping area with bunker and multiple putting areas.
Great course, very nice
Very nice range and course. It was a bit of a drive but it was worth it.
Fairways and greens were big and plush allowing players to be a bit off with their approaches and still have a chance to make par.
A good balance of tough holes and birdie chances.
We waited on a lot of shots but that was mostly due to a tough wind and stretch of about 5 holes that played dead into the wind. Once we got down wind the pace picked up.
Overall a very nice course that i would recommend
Desert golf as it should be.
Very nice course. Not too difficult, but enough to keep you challenged. Conditions were excellent in my mind.
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!
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
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.
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Great round! Perhaps you would have scored even better if the fairways conditions were better. We apologize for the difficult transition this year. You said it best...the course conditions are not up to par with our standard and we are working very hard to get both golf courses back to where they always are. We hope to see you again soon. Thank you for taking the time to write a review for us.