Whirlwind Golf Club - The Devil's Claw Course
About
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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Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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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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Photo submitted by Mrgilley on 04/17/2025
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Photo submitted by ituon on 05/29/2024
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Photo submitted by 8zFZ0TTaFkm2HtyuYHcB on 02/11/2024
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Photo submitted by u314161622535 on 12/20/2023
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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
No beer on the course?
It took the cart girl until the 6th hole to show up on our foursome. We all asked for a couple beers, not off brands Coors Light and Bud Light. The reply was I'm out, she opened the cooler and there were a couple IPA and specialty beers floating in water. I asked her to please hurry back with some cold beer. We didn't see here again until middle of the back nine! She did have Coors Light this time but no Bud Light. Big deal? I know but I paid $330.00 for my dad and I so it was annoying. Great golf course, I'll be back!
Best course in the Chandler area
This course is an extremely entertaining experience. From the time you drop your bags off at the bag drop, to the pro shop, the practice facilities, the golf itself and the after golf at the bar, was great. The staff at all locations were friendly and professional and I would recommend this course to anyone.
Do not pass this one up
A beautifully kept course and a great layout. Very fair but challenging. Greens had almost no pitch marks and fairways nice and firm. Play the correct tees and you're sure to enjoy a wonderful day.
Great greens
This is a great track with some fun challenging holes. Mostly wide fairways. Great condition. Greens rolled true. Every tee shot is uphill, so a little daunting for female players but pars are there for the taking. I'll definitely play here again!
Great Course
The course was in excellent condition. The practice facilities, driving range, practice greens etc are well above average. Played many higher end courses in the area and this one is right up near the top. Staff really friendly. The average rating on off course amenities is only due to the renovations currently occurring for upgrading clubhouse washrooms, but even the temporary portable washrooms were above average for porta potties. Already booking another round.
Great course
Always in great shape. One of my favorites. Greens in excellent condition but on the slow side.
Great time.
Got stuck between two outing but pace was still under 4 hours. Staff was awesome. Will be back
Devils Claw
Fairways and Greens were outstanding condition, especially considering this was early February! Desert-style course with a nice layout. The surrounding area is totally flat, but the course designer still managed to add interesting mounds and features to make the course interesting. We had about an hour frost delay and the course was packed (Wednesday) so just barely made it before dark. We had a special $75 rate, which is a very good deal, but I understand the regular rack rate is $135. I was surprised by some of the handicap rankings on the holes (the shortest hole, 130 yard par 3, was a 10) but that does not affect how nice the course is. I think this course is rated 4 1/2 stars and I would say that is an accurate representation of the course quality.
Fun Fair course.
Club house under renovation so curb appeal not great but since my wife and I came to play golf who cares.the course was in great shape and fun to play.would have given 5 star's but greens were a little bumpy.
Immaculate!
Greens were fast and true
Fairways were just perfect
Bunkers were soft and easy to hit out of
Medium difficulty
Golf at Whirlwind
Played both courses with friends from out of town. We were thrilled with the condition of the courses. The staff was great and helped with printing boarding passes for my friends return trip the next day. I rated the Off-course Amenities low as they are going through construction and there was no golf shop for us to purchase memorabilia. Worth the trip to this facility.
Slow play birthday
Fairways in great shape but greens were very sparse and bumpy. Place of play was not managed until we only had 3 holes to go.
Great Cours
Very challenging course in excellent condition.
Not for beginners, but great for average and good golfers.
Another Try
Conditions were brutal. Cold and very windy. In addition a tournament was happening and pace of play was really slow. Putting this aside, course was in good shape although the overseed on greens left the surfaces "thin" and ball mark repair left much to be desired. Architectural design is not the most inspired. Give it a B-.
I would play it again
Course still growing in from seasonal seeding. Should be in prime condition at start of new year, still very nice. I gave pace of play a four because my wife and I played with the two slowest people I have ever played with. The Marshal acted in a positive fashion trying to speed them up. When we got two holes back with frustration mounting behind us, he split us up sending us forward into the gap. It helped alot but maybe a hole or two late for everyone on the course. Construction for improvements going on, the course made great arrangements around it. Nice warm up facility and very friendly staff. Recomend this course.
Great course in great condition.
It was cold and drizzling when we started. The course condition made it worth staying and playing.
Good Times!
Generous fairways!
Good practice area!
Very playable!
Will be back!
Fun day in the sun
Very enjoyable day on a beautiful course. Wide fairwsys, scenic views.
Loved the course
We thoroughly enjoyed the course from the time we took our bags out of the trunk. Every one was very helpful and very friendly! It was probably one of the nicest course that I have played on. Would definitely go back!
Great day
Course was in great shape considering overseeding was just completed. Cart path only which is normal. Renovations on going which was the only draw back. The pro staff listening to jack hammers all day long. Didn't bother stopping after the golf because of the noise. Driving range was a long ride around the normal tee area. Not cheap