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4.7
908 Reviews (908)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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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%
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855 out of 908 reviews
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4.7
27 Reviews (27)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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Conditions
4.9
Value
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Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.7
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4.7
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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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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great course

Always in great shape. One of my favorites. Greens in excellent condition but on the slow side.

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

Great time.

Got stuck between two outing but pace was still under 4 hours. Staff was awesome. Will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Immaculate!

Greens were fast and true
Fairways were just perfect
Bunkers were soft and easy to hit out of
Medium difficulty

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Great Cours

Very challenging course in excellent condition.
Not for beginners, but great for average and good golfers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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-.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Great course in great condition.

It was cold and drizzling when we started. The course condition made it worth staying and playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Good Times!

Generous fairways!
Good practice area!
Very playable!
Will be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun day in the sun

Very enjoyable day on a beautiful course. Wide fairwsys, scenic views.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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