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4.5
729 Reviews (729)
5 Stars
484
4 Stars
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3 Stars
31
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
90.5%
Recommend this course
685 out of 729 reviews
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4.3
39 Reviews (39)
5 Stars
22
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
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0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.0
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.5
87.2%
Recommend this course
34 out of 39 reviews
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4.4
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
32
4 Stars
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3 Stars
3
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3
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
88.2%
Recommend this course
45 out of 51 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

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Reviews

4.5
729 Reviews (729)

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 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

Alway in great shape even in the summer. Greens rolling very nicely and few bad spots in fairway

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

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 42
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 22
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great condition

course was in great condition for june in phoenix. fun course to play. staff is great, excellent practice facility

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

.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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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