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4.7
903 Reviews (903)
5 Stars
620
4 Stars
225
3 Stars
35
2 Stars
19
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.8
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.6
95.1%
Recommend this course
850 out of 903 reviews
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4.7
27 Reviews (27)
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.1
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
92.6%
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25 out of 27 reviews
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4.8
53 Reviews (53)
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Conditions
4.9
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.6
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.2%
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51 out of 53 reviews
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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
903 Reviews (903)

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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Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

You never seem to get a bad Troon golf course

Course was in pristine condition, the greens a little slow if you were being pedantic, but as over seeding had just finished you could accept this.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Very enjoyable, not far from S Phx/Tempe

I played this course about two weeks before they shut down for overseeding. Almost everything was still green and soft. Course was in very good shape, staff were all friendly and knowledgeable. Was the first group out in the morning and was able to navigate the course in a very efficient manor.
Greens were true, and got quick as the morning progressed. I will definitely be back to play this course, and the other course with it, again.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great design and fantastic pace of play.

Greens were very good, but fairways were inconcistent and near bare in a number of places.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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CHANDLER | Enjoy lodging accommodations at Gila River Resorts & Casino - Wild Horse Pass and golf at Whirlwind Golf Club - Cattail & Devil's Claw courses.

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