Whirlwind Golf Club - The Devil's Claw Course

They were a couple of weeks into the over seed process but the course was in fantastic shape round was slow due to carts being restricted to the paths

Great phx option, well maintained and lots of character. I had a great time. I'm a 4 handicap and found plenty of challenge.

Played the Cattail course yesterday since Devils Claw is being overseeded. Pro Shop was fully stocked with anything a golfer could need and, the guys in it were friendly and cordial. Got out on time even tho I thought it was busy for a Thursday morning. Starter answered any questions we had and the range was stocked with ample amounts of balls and water. Course was in very good shape, greens rolled well and tee boxes and fairways were well manicured, but what else do you expect from Troon Management :) Saw the bev cart numerous times and the Ranger was out enforcing a good steady pace. All in all it was a pleasant experience and enjoyed it like I always do at Whirlwind

A group of us play in Scottsdale every year. We try to play a new course each time we come down. Based on other reviews we thought we we give it a shot.
There was nothing terrible about the course. But there was certainly no WOW factor here.
The day we played the Mosquitos were so bad you could hardly concentrate on a shot which made the over all experience closer to a 1.5 star, but I ga r it a 3 to be fair to the. Purse if I caught it on a bad day.
I personally think there are much better course for the same price within the area.

Always enjoy playing here. Course is difficult but not too hard. Price is ok for summer rate but is high in season.

Staff is very attentive. Always checking on you out on the course to see if you need anything. Fresh ice water on every 2nd or 3rd hole. Facilities are exceptional. Just a great experience.

I enjoyed playing this golf course. Challenging but fair.

The Cat Tail course is in my opinion, the more challenging of the 2 courses at Whirlwind. As always, you just can't go wrong playing on a Troon golf course. Conditions are always top notch. The overall set of amenities is very good. Their range and practice area are very nice. The only thing that keeps this from being a 5 star course is that there are no views.

I played cattail today at 7 am. Whirlwind has always been one of my favorite courses around chandler. But man for $40 dollars the course played amazing. Can't say enough how impressed I was in the care of the course for late august. Played Ocotillo on Sunday and unfortunately the greens were a little shaky. But the greens today at Whirlwind were far superior green fresh and quick at time. Good job to maintenance! Always love this course great layout.

I played Cattail for the 3rd time and the course is in great shape as usual. This is the best kept course for summer time in PHX I have seen yet. Fairways were lush with thick grass and the greens were fast and true, I'm impressed. Ranger kept pace of play going checking ppl. My only complaint is the bag handlers were lazy. Even after I tipped them $5 as I always do, 4 of them sat around talking to each while I had to make 2 trips to my car to carry my golf bag, umbrella, water still, ice chest etc.. the ignored me to socialize with each other. Next time it will be a $2 tip. The stater James did a good job though. The groundskeepers shut off their engines anytime we were about to hit....kudos to them and for keeping the course in great shape. I've been playing We Ko Pa a lot lately but I'll be playing more at Whirlwind now through summer as I'm impressed with the greens being so nice during summer. It's just to bad Troon doesn't offer a better discount card or I would play their courses more often. All in all a great golf experience and I can't wait to try Devils Claw.

fairways and greens in great shape. Played in a 2some with 2some in front and we never had to wait. Course is wide enough to absorb a few incorrect hits but challenging enough to make the day very interesting.

The fact that Whirlwind stays busy in the summer says a lot about this course. The course is well taken care of. From the tees to the fairways, rough, bunkers and greens, every detail is as it should be. Then there is the Troon touch, special amenities like a complimentary yardage guide that sets this club apart from so many other Phoenix area courses.
Whirlwind is located just south of the Phoenix/Chandler border. There are no stunning mountain views but there are lots of undulating fairways and greens amidst the desert flora and fauna. Yet it is not a completely desert style course; there are wide fairways and very few desert carries.
It seems more challenging than the slope rating would indicate, but that might just be my game. In any case, I will likely be back for another enjoyable golf outing at Whirlwind.

The CatTail has a little more of a links feel to it than it's sister course, The Devils Claw. They are both great all around choices for golf. Since it is run by Troon, it is going to have everything you would expect from a top notch course.

This public course is the best maintained in the Phoenix area....challenging, scenic and fun to play!

I really enjoy playing this course. The staff are friendly and helpful. The course is always in great shape and the pace of play is great. It's a gem with South mountain and the Estrelle mountains as the backdrop.

After playing a few other courses in the south valley that made me think it was impossible to grow grass in Arizona, this was a nice reminder of Troon golf. Great course layout that put my 6 cap to the test, some pretty holes to look at, and fairways and greens that had grass and were fun to play. I guess it make a difference if you are spending 20 vs 35 dollars. If you are a player, spend the extra money and play here. On hole 16 the marshal came out with bottled water for us as someone ahead told them the water on the course had run out. That is great service. Will play again.

In the interest of full disclosure I only played nine holes but I think this is one of the best courses I have played in the valley. The course conditions were absolutely excellent. The course is one that can be played different ways in that if you use your head you can score well - provided you can also execute your shots. I cant wait to play this gem again.

Very playable fun course, good championship challenge. Bring your friends here rather than the north Scotsdale courses. They will play at a better pace, lose less golf balls and have an overall better golf experience. Paying a little less is also a bonus. Facillities are all excellent from practice to food and beverage.

Played Devil's Claw and really enjoyed the layout and the conditions of the course were fantastic for late June. The fairways were green and plush (like carpet). Greens were in good shape, few ball marks, if any. Not a target golf course like most in the desert, but can play as challenging from the tips (for low handicappers). Pace of play was excellent. Never waited at any tee box, and got done in about 4 hours. The only reason it did not get 5 stars is because IT WAS 120 DEGREES the day we played and they had no cold towels. The ranger said they did not have them ready yet. Are you kidding me!

Pretty course, but we had issues with people is front of us and attitude of staff.