Whirlwind Golf Club - The Cattail Course
About
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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Design of the course, the senery, and condition Wow.
Overall the course was outstanding and to put it in a word "Wow". Playing that course made it fun, whether you were playing well or not. But oh darn there is always a darn; there was a 2 some in front of us with a 2 some in front of them. you would think they would have teamed up to made play faster but no.
Because of that the 2 some in front of us would hit several balls from the Tee box as to say hit until you like one, which made it longer play. If I'm correct there is no OB and if you hit one in the desert stroke distance don't continue to hit one until you like it with a group "us" waiting behind you. But, I still had a good time. Thank you and will return.
Course in great shape!
Both fairways and greens on the Cattail course were in great shape. Greens were not super fast, but they were smooth and held approach shots well. The practice facility is one of the best around.
The Cattails course is great
We golfed here after a major storm and the course was still a fantastic course to golf. The course was so green and lush it made one forget they were in the middle of a desert! Will definitely play again
Great layout
Alway in great shape even in the summer. Greens rolling very nicely and few bad spots in fairway
A nice layout in the desert.
The course was in great shape a a good test of golf, challenging, but still fair. This was a great value for the quality of the golf course.
Beautiful fairways. Large undulating greens.
This course is a Troon managed layout and as usual, they do a great job. Huge value for the money. Very large, soft greens. Tons of bunkers and tee positions for all levels of player.
Really good golf course.
Despite playing like a doofus, I loved the course. Greens, fairways, bunkers, etc. were in great condition. Range facilities are first rate as well. Foursome ahead was very slow and the marshall spoke to them and the pace improved. It was 108F the day we played and we all appreciated the many water coolers on the course. Excellent golf experience.
Great condition
Played the Cattail course.
The range was in good condition, the putting and chipping green were excellent. It was nice that the putting green was the same speed as the greens on the course, that is an overlooked detail on far too many courses in phoenix.
The course itself couldn't of been in better condition for august. The course itself is moderately challenging, most of the trouble of the tee - all you need to know is Gary 'fairway bunker' Panks was the designer.
Pace of play was disappointing for teeing off at noon, but when you have some of the best conditions in the valley, probably can just pencil that in.
Great course. Hidden gem in Southern Phoenix
Played in Phoenix and this is my first time at Whirlwhind, but I'll definitely come back again in the future. Well routed course that rewards good shots and offers numerous options off the tee to score well. Pace of play was excellent (under 4 hours at 10am on a Friday in August) and course was in very good shape.
Nice course excellent condition great staff.
Great day of golf and got to play a little cards on the way home. I'll be back there before the summer is over!
Great time
The course is in very good condition. There are some repair areas around some of the greens but that is it. You wont be disappointed.
Fun, Friendly Golf Day
The staff are very helpful, the course is immaculate, tees, greens and fairways are like carpet. Played Cattail, front nine is easier, the back nine is longer.
Fairways weere excellent and greens were good considering the middle of the summer
A very good course - always in good condition The fairways were excellent - not a bad lie and the greens were good considering the middle of a hot summer
great greens
Fairways and greens in excellent shape. Green speed the same on all greens. Thick grass on fairways which results in no mud balls, even though they are cut short. Not many tight lies.
The course was in terrific shape and fun to play.
The course is more than I typically pay, but worth the money. It was a good time, great shape and they services were excellent!
Quick play early in the morning on a great course
I had an early tee time (Fast Play) and it didn't disappoint. The greens were a little bumpy and slow. But the rest of the course was in great shape.
Immaculate condition
This is the best course I have played in several months here in Arizona. It was in immaculate condition, the staff was very friendly. I have been telling my golf buddies about the course and the experience. One of them went up there and played it today
very well maintained
played the cattail.. course is in excellent condition.. well manicured aprons around the greens.. 1 of the best maintained courses I played on a 12 day May/June golf trek
great condition
course was in great condition for june in phoenix. fun course to play. staff is great, excellent practice facility
.the course was in excellent condition and the playing time is very satisfactory.
The fairways were in excellent condition and the greens very well maintained. The pace of play very good for a Sunday afternoon.