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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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Reviewer Photos
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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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Par 3, #7 - Beautiful! Photo submitted by u000002627226 on 06/02/2020
TOP NOTCH!!
This is the best course we play and the best value for our money. Unbelievable practice facility. Come early, have a meal, practice and enjoy everything the course has to offer. you will love it!!
Slow play
Very very slow group in front of us and no ranger!! This is why people quit playing golf. A 4 hr round took 4:50 mins. The pace wrecked the round
Solid courses and facility
We try to play the Whirlwind courses at least once a year. They are always well maintained. The course layout is challenging but the fairways are wide, and greens fast and in good condition. Restaurant is also very good.
Best so far
This was fourth course played this trip yet best all around so far. Great shape ,fair off tee, greens rolled true.
Great Course But...
The course was wonderful and in excellent condition. Unfortunately the loud outdoor music from the close by hotel could be heard over the whole course and made a peaceful day on the links not enjoyable. Although I loved the course I would not play it again because of the loud music!!!
Wonderful
Played with my wife and adult son. Course was in fantastic shape - fairways were lush and greens rolled true. I come to Phoenix a lot and this was one of the best golf experiences I've ever had here. I immediately made reservations for another round for us in the next few days. Don't miss this great golf course at a very reasonable cost.
Wow
Troop course with great layout, great tee boxes, cart paths, fairways, greens. Longer grass fairways then most area courses. Challenging but not too many Sand traps. Our only knock was a lot of grass clumps on fairways and close to green! Course is spendy at about $125 a round without troop card. We loved course overall
Great Course
Great desert course generous fairways great visuals. The pace of play was not an issue due to the weather, windy, and unseasonable, cold.
Fairways and greens in great shape. Was paired with a local twosome who normally play the course. Twosome was friendly. Staff was great, bar served generous portions and burger was excellent.
Beautiful
Excellent course and I got on at an excellent price. I had not played here before so the cart GPS was very helpful.
The course was very well maintained, no flaws. The course is beautiful with many challenges. Wish I lived closer, I would play as often as possible.
No complaints.
A real gem
First time I have played this course. Playing from the gold tees (6500 + yards) I found the course to be a fun and challenging. I believe Devil's Claw plays tougher than the 123 slope it is rated.
The greens were outstanding, the course was pristinely manicured and all the staff were very friendly.
I will definitely return.
Christmas time golf
My wife and I were in Phoenix for 4 days of golf and Whirlwind was recommended to us on day 1. We were not disappointed. The course is in fabulous shape. We played Devils Claw. Next trip back I would definitely play Cattail.
Awesome
Hands down favorite course in phx. Great greens, open fairways. Love it
Cut above aversge
Everything well manicured and maintained. Greens were very good for this time of year. Great practice area. If anything, couple bunker needed more sand. Would play again without hesitation.
Excellent course and in fantastic shape!
A must play course! The fairways and greens were in perfect condition. They looked and played so good you couldn't tell if they were grass or artificial turf. I've played a half dozen courses (four star ratings) and this course was in the best shape than any of the other course coming off overseeing. A ranger was on the course to ensure the pace of play. The facilities were top notch. The holes were welll marked and easy to find. A very enjoyable course to play as it challenges all abilities and you use every club in your bag.
Great Course Slow Greens
The course is great, I had only played it once before several years ago and my only complaint is the greens we a touch slow but in great shape.
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