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4.5
722 Reviews (722)
5 Stars
479
4 Stars
190
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
90.6%
Recommend this course
678 out of 722 reviews
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4.2
35 Reviews (35)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.9
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
85.7%
Recommend this course
30 out of 35 reviews
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4.4
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
31
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.5%
Recommend this course
42 out of 48 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
722 Reviews (722)

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
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Overpriced and poor management

Management never said anything or golf now about cart path only. Would have loved a caddy instead.

No ranger to be found and the pace of play was 3 hours per 9. I walked off after 8.

Overpriced and poor communication

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Have played here 8 times now, whenever I get down to Mesa, it's a must play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

8 days prior to LPGA Ford Championship

Always like to play a course just prior to the pros. Hospitality suites going up and lots of pre tournament prep activities and fun to predict where the pins, tees and fairway landing areas will be for the Ford!

Course in great condition and greens a little faster than normal but holding approach shots. Cart path only ( was expected just 8 days before the LPGA) so a little harder on this Sr’s knees . A few interruptions with construction of tournament infrastructure but crews were very aware and tolerant of players on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Course

Beautiful and well taken care of. Challenging enough to keep you going. We will be back to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

The course was in great condition. Fast greens, beautiful fairways. Slow day though. We waited on every tee box.

Conditions Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

This was a vey nice course to play. Pace of play was well monitored. The only detraction was ground work or some type of new development being work just outside of the course boundaries.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Ultimate Course

This course was amazing! Grounds well kept, beautiful views, staff friendly and inviting! Played 18 holes on Catail and a reply on Devils. I can not wait to watch the LPGA on the golf station!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout and conditions. Slow foresome ahead of us for most of the front nine at least a hole behind. Ranger addressed the problem with the offenders and place of play improved dramatically. Very enjoyable day

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course, great round, loved the pace of play

Great course, first time played. Playing the other side on Saturday. Cattail will be tough to beat

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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