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Whirlwind Golf Club - The Devil's Claw Course
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 72 | 7029 yards | 72.7 | 127 |
| Gold | 72 | 6487 yards | 70.3 | 123 |
| Gold/Silver | 72 | 6268 yards | 69.3 | 122 |
| Silver | 72 | 6034 yards | 68.1 | 119 |
| Silver (W) | 72 | 6034 yards | 74.7 | 130 |
| Silver/Copper | 72 | 5795 yards | 66.6 | 114 |
| Copper | 72 | 5540 yards | 65.4 | 111 |
| Copper (W) | 72 | 5540 yards | 71.6 | 126 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 72.7/127 | 424 | 399 | 593 | 190 | 410 | 564 | 160 | 317 | 441 | 3498 | 407 | 444 | 222 | 361 | 172 | 507 | 425 | 551 | 442 | 3531 | 7029 |
| Gold M: 70.3/123 | 392 | 366 | 566 | 159 | 376 | 535 | 148 | 289 | 411 | 3242 | 376 | 411 | 191 | 329 | 142 | 484 | 387 | 518 | 407 | 3245 | 6487 |
| Gold/Silver M: 69.3/122 | 367 | 366 | 549 | 140 | 376 | 511 | 148 | 289 | 393 | 3139 | 347 | 378 | 164 | 329 | 142 | 484 | 387 | 518 | 380 | 3129 | 6268 |
| Silver M: 68.1/119 W: 74.7/130 | 367 | 342 | 549 | 140 | 348 | 511 | 126 | 268 | 393 | 3044 | 347 | 378 | 164 | 300 | 118 | 461 | 358 | 484 | 380 | 2990 | 6034 |
| Silver/Copper M: 66.6/114 | 335 | 342 | 530 | 140 | 314 | 480 | 126 | 268 | 393 | 2928 | 347 | 345 | 164 | 300 | 118 | 461 | 333 | 459 | 340 | 2867 | 5795 |
| Copper M: 65.4/111 W: 71.6/126 | 335 | 316 | 530 | 123 | 314 | 480 | 112 | 242 | 346 | 2798 | 321 | 345 | 136 | 270 | 98 | 440 | 333 | 459 | 340 | 2742 | 5540 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
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Photo submitted by ymetivier on 02/02/2026
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Yes it’s this nice Photo submitted by cluadedurham on 12/23/2025
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Great vistas! Photo submitted by daveloney on 02/14/2023
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Photo submitted by u128400273 on 10/10/2021
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Photo submitted by Heated35 on 09/07/2021
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Par 3, #7 - Beautiful! Photo submitted by u000002627226 on 06/02/2020
Beautiful course
Lovely well kept course. Awesome grass. Tee boxes a little bumpy from aeration but overall good
Troon course
Course and facility are always well kept, this day was no exception. There were 2 fairways that were a little beat up - small sections that may have been sun burnt, but did not effect play .
A bit slow pace, typical for Sunday, but marshal was out to keep things moving . Great summer rates on Golf now .
Amazing
This course is so beautiful and fun but challenging at the same time! I will return frequently as it is just 15 mins from my house!
All was great......but
I was in a 4 some, with one player a local and other 2 were here on a golf vacation from San Francisco. One of the gentlemen had a double lung transplant about 2-3 months ago. We played as fast as we could and yet the marshal circled us continuously from hole 6-18. At one time told us to pick up pace or he would move us.... We were about 3/4 to a hole slow.... but never really pushed by group behind us. His constant watching to see If we were playing faster was an itch you cannot scratch and was annoying to say the least. May be a while before I return, although I love playing both courses.
Beautiful Course
Very nice course to play. Greens are true and easy to hold, but that leads to many ball marks that are left unrepaired or half assed. Overall one of the best courses in the Valley.
Hot Deal
Love the course. Even at 106’ outside it was still a fun course. Nothing better than a course actually giving a reasonable rate for a mid week mid day round in 100+ weather. Great online rate.
Condition of course and pace of play
The course was in excellent shape and the pace of play was about 4 hours.
One of the best in the valley in Late May
With the exception of a couple damaged fairway spots it was in great condition. No traffic..played in 3:10
Great layout and extremely helpful staff
Enjoyed immensely the experience early morning with reduced summer rates. Course in great shape with plenty of challenging holes. Greens a bit quicker than what I’m used to but rolled true. Marshall gave me a wet towel to wrap around my neck around 12th hole and it was so appreciated. What a nice gesture in the heat. Will make a point of returning with my wife in the Fall. Thanks for a most enjoyable day
Great resort layout.
The greens were true but a little bumpy. Overall a great golf course. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I will be returning for sure.
Love THese Courses
I have reviewed these courses previously. They continue to impress.
GolfNow messed up
Our tee time from golfnow didn’t get processed. The coarse was awesome and we were able to re-book for a later tee time.
Promotion Rate
A Troon Course that offered a great rate. Thanks will play it again. One fairway was under repair other than that it was a good set up. Plays pretty tough but fair.
Always a great track
A beautiful course void of any houses or structure to distract. Fairways were cut short this time out and the greens were running slow and were bumpier than I’ve seen them , still a good value as we head into summer rates
Great Troon course
Great course. Deep soft bunkers. Pace played a little slow.
Devils Claw
Good place to play. Challenging enough for the advanced golfer and intermediate golfer. Good price.
Only negative was the greens had a fungus or something and weren't as smooth as they could be. Not terrible just not great.
Whirlwind- Devils Claw
Beautiful course , the ungelations make each shot a thoughtful pace before club selection.
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