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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 7,218 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 | 7334 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 | 409 | 510 | 160 | 453 | 329 | 174 | 595 | 397 | 421 | 3448 | 243 | 458 | 570 | 433 | 380 | 173 | 421 | 555 | 447 | 3680 | 7128 |
| Gold M: 71.0/127 | 387 | 482 | 145 | 429 | 301 | 146 | 550 | 376 | 392 | 3208 | 225 | 436 | 535 | 412 | 355 | 139 | 379 | 511 | 425 | 3417 | 6625 |
| Gold/Silver M: 70.0/125 | 387 | 482 | 145 | 407 | 301 | 127 | 517 | 376 | 360 | 3102 | 196 | 411 | 505 | 389 | 355 | 139 | 379 | 511 | 404 | 3289 | 6391 |
| Silver M: 69.2/123 | 360 | 455 | 127 | 407 | 277 | 127 | 517 | 354 | 360 | 2984 | 196 | 411 | 505 | 389 | 337 | 124 | 356 | 488 | 404 | 3210 | 6194 |
| Silver/Copper M: 68.0/120 | 360 | 455 | 127 | 387 | 277 | 127 | 484 | 354 | 336 | 2907 | 168 | 391 | 505 | 366 | 317 | 124 | 356 | 488 | 386 | 3101 | 6008 |
| Copper M: 67.0/115 W: 73.0/128 | 330 | 437 | 116 | 387 | 252 | 112 | 484 | 329 | 336 | 2783 | 168 | 391 | 475 | 366 | 317 | 107 | 336 | 466 | 386 | 3012 | 5795 |
| Copper/Jade M: 66.4/113 | 330 | 437 | 116 | 366 | 252 | 112 | 484 | 329 | 305 | 2731 | 168 | 360 | 475 | 348 | 317 | 107 | 316 | 466 | 349 | 2906 | 5637 |
| Jade M: 64.8/110 W: 70.3/120 | 291 | 399 | 107 | 366 | 230 | 99 | 465 | 288 | 305 | 2550 | 138 | 360 | 422 | 348 | 294 | 91 | 316 | 447 | 349 | 2765 | 5315 |
| 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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Miserable Pace of Play
As all previous reviews state, the pace of play is absolutely terrible. Four and a half hours to complete a round on a Tuesday when it’s 110° outside is unforgivable.
Saw the Ranger twice on the front nine. He did nothing to push the two groups in front of us. Never se him again I the back nine.
If the course really wants to charge big money for golf, they need to take into consideration the numerous complaints of slow play.
New Day
Course was in great shape but pace of play was poor.
Fun Couse but slow going
I love this course but we had a 4some in front of us that seemed to take enjoyment in playing slow and mocking the people waiting behind them. The group in front of us skipped one hole to get in front of these people. 1st 9 was 1 1/2 Hours 2nd 9 was 2 Hours and 45 Minutes. Just need to marshal better to speed them up.
Five Stars!
This is one of the premier courses in the area. It’s a fabulous design and is in great condition despite being in transition to summer grass. Tees, greens, and fws are exceptional. Even the bunkers are well-maintained! Highly recommend.
Another great day on the course
Cattail never disappoints. It's always well-groomed. Greens are always in great shape. The bunkers will challenge your accuracy, and there are a LOT of them. Overall, it's always a great experience out there. Mid-May is a great time to play. Not too hot and the summer rates are in effect.
Always a great course
This course is always in great shape . The staff is great and they always make you feel welcome .
Exceptional
Very nice golf course, well maintained, friendly staff, player assistants were very helpful. Pace was great.
I would golf this one again.
Spectacular
The course was in excellent shape,we had a 7:30 am tee time.finished in 4 hours. Fairways excellent, greens provided some challenges.
Had a great day.
Value for the $$
Nice course. Layout was nice. The foursome in front of was a little slow, the 2 young boys thought they were big hitters they were not.
A little better signage when going from 9 to 10.
Great course
While the course is in excellent condition and the staff is awesome, it’s a little too expensive for me at $199. I’ve played other courses in just as good condition for half the rate. At the end of the day it's about having a great time making memories with your buddies!!
Whirlwind golf
It was a beautiful spring afternoon and the only issues were some marginal golf shots and the fact we only saw the cart girl once.😢
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