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4.7
908 Reviews (908)
5 Stars
624
4 Stars
226
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
95.0%
Recommend this course
855 out of 908 reviews
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4.8
28 Reviews (28)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
3
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0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.4%
Recommend this course
27 out of 28 reviews
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4.8
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
43
4 Stars
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.8%
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46 out of 48 reviews
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Course Highlights
Whirlwind Golf Club consistently earns top marks for immaculate course conditions, with fairways and fast, true greens impressing golfers even during Arizona's hottest summer months. Friendly staff from bag drop to starter, combined with strong value and smooth pace of play, make this a must-play destination.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Desert
Par 72
Length 7029 yards
Slope 127
Rating 72.7

Devil's Claw is one of two golf courses at Whirlwind G.C., part of the Wild Horse Pass Resort and Casino on the Gila River Indian Reservation near Chandler. In addition to its views of four mountain ranges -- South Mountain, the Estrella Mountains, the San Tan Mountains and the Superstitions -- Devil's Claw overflows with Native American culture.

A round on the Devil's Claw at Whirlwind Golf Club begins on Greasy Mountain, a par-4 424-yarder that faces Muh-wah Ha-dahk - the Gila River Indian Community's name for South Mountain. Things get long on the fifth, Maricopa Journey, a par-5 593-yarder designed to memorialize the travels of the Pee-Posh (or Maricopa tribe) from the Colorado River to where the Gila and Salt rivers meet. Go home via Going Home, the 18th hole, a par 4 that measures 442 yards from the Black tees. As the Gila River Indian Community sings it, "Our songs are ending as you go your separate ways, take along with you the good songs that were sung here today, as within your hearts."

Don't go straight home: You can still fit in another song after golfing the Devil's Claw golf course at the Whirlwind Golf Club in the clubhouse, which features a fully stocked bar and plenty of plasma televisions for relaxing and catching up on other sports.

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Course Details

Year Built 2000
Fairways Bermuda Grass
Greens Winter: Rye, Summer: Bermuda
Golf Season Year round
Architect Gary Panks (2000)

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

Clubhouse, Lounge, Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Locker Rooms

Available Activities

Riding

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.7
908 Reviews (908)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 40
Patio Dining 29
19th Hole Scenic Views 17
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 69
Undulating Greens 52
Forced Carries 33
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 49
A Weekend Splurge 45
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 44
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 54
Convenient to the City 48
Worth the Drive 46

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Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 13
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing

Beautiful course

Beautiful course, definitely will play again if the price goes down. $280-$350.00 is very pricey.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Very beautiful layout, course conditions are pristine. Very very difficult for the ladies, very long and almost every fairway is uphill. But we enjoy that beautiful course.

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

Great Experience!

Great course with a lot challenging holes. Outstanding views and a lot of wildlife.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worth the money

Great golf course with great amenities! The pro shop was full of great items! Course played awesome ! Id recommend everyone try this place out.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Busy weekend in Phoenix

Very enjoyable course. Unfortunately course was slammed due to Super Bowl and Phoenix Open. We had a 5:15!round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 58
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Whirlwind - Awesome

The Devil's Claw at Whirlwind was an awesome experience. Other than a frost delay, the day couldn't have been better. Everyone was very nice & helpful and the course was in amazing shape. We played 3 course over the weekend and Whirlwind was in the best shape of the 3. Great job Whirlwind!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Oklahoma Advisor
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart

Great course but....

The guys in the pro shop and at the bag drop (cart guys) were nice but the old starter was a rude to our 16 person group. The course was fun and in great shape. We had 16 guys here for a conference. We had a previous world long drive champion and we spent $3600 on golf. Got done and were told no smoking cigars outside except out by the putting green. We said ok but we were then told as another warning, if we were caught smoking on the patio we would be asked to leave. Then the waitress informed us that there would be one ticket and if we didn't like it we could leave. She then asked if we were planning on eating. We said no and she said "perfect"? We said goodbye and spent our money elsewhere for the next 3 hours.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course and great value

Always in excellent condition and one of the best courses in the East Valley.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Definite Play

Course was in amazing condition with great views all around. Well definitely be playing again.

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