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4.6
716 Reviews (716)
5 Stars
477
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
91.7%
Recommend this course
673 out of 716 reviews
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4.3
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
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2
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.7
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.4
86.2%
Recommend this course
25 out of 29 reviews
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4.5
49 Reviews (49)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.5
89.8%
Recommend this course
44 out of 49 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

4.6
716 Reviews (716)

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 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful

This course is amazing very beautiful course to play on

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/06/2014

Thank you for your review. We are glad that you enjoyed your time at Whirlwind and we hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

just fun, good golf

As with other Troon courses, they take good care of you and the course was in great shape---generous fairways, tough pin placements and true greens. The staff makes it easy to have a good time and the open range facilities make it easy to play well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Whirlwind

This is a beautiful course. Played it on a cloudy day. Course was empty. Was allowed to go out early. By time I reached first green I realized I wasn't there just to golf. I was meal of the day for the mosquitoes. I saw OFF Spray as I left the clubhouse area, but was not warned of the infestation once on the course. It wasn't until about the 9th hole that I saw the beer cart attendant. Luckily she carried off. Lifesaver. Play resumed and things were great. Eventually though even the OFF Spray did not keep them away. Other than that I'd play here everyday if I could. Course is challenging and well kept.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Fair course, but very slow play

This is one of two courses. One was closed due to overseeding and this one was in the prep phase with scratching of fairways. Greens were 'slow' compared to many bermuda greens. Waited essentially every shot. While we saw some marshals, it is was not apparent they did anything to keep up the pace of play.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Battled mosquitos the whole round

Whirlwind is typically one of my favorite courses. However, because of recent rain, the mosquitos were absolutely relentless. Apparently, the course has done nothing to counteract them.

Will avoid playing there for a month or two.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Misquitos infected

Loved the greens rolls true. But once you get on the back 9 look out there is a lot of standing water out there that breaded thousands of mosquitos. I was bite around 50 times and had bug spray on.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great track and great staff

My partner and I thoroughly loved Whirlwind Cattail. Greens were fast and fare. Excellent design with numerous options in each hole. It makes you think and rewards good shots.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Bring Mosquito Repellant!

Awesome course, but rough is TOO TALL.Due to recent rains mosquitos are everywhere.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

MOSQUITOS!!!!

Pack plenty of bug spray. The mosquitos were out in full force here. Overall the course is in good condition. The greens were very receptive with the recent rain.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Very hot and humid day.

Course was in good shape. Weather was very hot. Pace of play was great.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very Nice!!

Excellent overall conditions. Greens were also great for mid-summer. Good course, nice challenge but a fair test.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Cattail

Played Cattail, really nice course, only thing keeping it at 4 stars was the lack of plants along some of the fairways, looked as if they were in the process of changing the landscaping. Nice layout and no houses!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

Beautiful Course

The course was in great shape versus a lot of other courses I have played in the area this time of year. The greens were very fast and pin placement made putting challenging. It was my first time here but will not be the last. I highly recommed this course. Bring some extra balls because if you get out in the desert the think brush and bushes make it difficult to find them.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Catail

Course in very good shape.....cost was very good...staff and service were very good.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Devils Claw

with the exception of the 4some behind us that kept teeing off as we were hitting our second shot the course was great. Good thing they weren't long ball hitters or very accurate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent Course

1st time playing the Cattail and it was even more challenging than the Devils Claw. Course was green and in great shape, balls held the greens which where quick and true, while the fairways were well maintained. Great resort golf club all the way around!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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