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4.7
880 Reviews (880)
5 Stars
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35
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1 Stars
3
Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
93.4%
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4.9
20 Reviews (20)
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.7
Layout
5.0
Pace
4.9
Amenities
4.9
StaffFriendliness
4.7
95.0%
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4.7
69 Reviews (69)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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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

Accolades

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4.7
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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Amenities Excellent
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Whirlwind Was Quite The Ride!

We loved playing Whirlwind. This is a first class resort golf course. Fairways were fairly wide. Greens were nicely bunkered. The greens were also in excellent shape. We got a Golf Now deal, which made it a huge value round for us. We played Devil’s Claw, which is the easier of the 2 courses. The Staff was super nice. Lots of drinking water on the course . It was hot, but we had a great time. A must play if you are in the area.

Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Good
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Conditions Excellent
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Conditions Average
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Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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First Time Playing

windy

we experienced a very windy day-- not good for golf!!! the course was awesome!! looking forward to returning on a calm day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 3
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 4
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5.0
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
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Incredible Day at Whirlwind

Me and two buddies played today. The course was perfect. Everybody from the bag drop to the starter were very nice. The course was in wonderful shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
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I Recommend This Course
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Previously Played

Always a good day

There are so many tracks to play out here and yet, I always end up a whirlwind.. specially Devil's claw. I prefer it a bit over cat tail but both are awesome. It's just my favorite course in the Phoenix area and I have played many.

The course is always in great shape. Hats off to the greens crew.

I wish I was a better golfer so I could score better but I never regret playing here. I enjoyed my round so much I bought the "Whirlwind +" membership.

Obviously I'll be back as often as I am able.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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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 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Whirlwind golf

My wife and I had a very enjoyable day on the course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
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 Average
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
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A day at Whirlwind

My wife and I were able to play by ourselves however the course wasn’t terribly busy so not a lot of waiting and not a lot of pressure from the group behind us. This, the weather and the course conditions made for an enjoyable day.

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

Immaculate course!

This course was by far the best of all on our golf trip, fairways, greens, and rough were perfect! Bunkers were deep and very challenging! Staff was very friendly and the club house was excellent. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking for a great round of challenges. Only complaint I have is our golf cart kept dying on the cart path while telling us we were in an banned area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Bea

I have been lucky to play some great tracks in several states. Whirlwind is still in my top 5. I have played this track a dozen times, perhaps more and our never disappoints.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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