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Wild Horse Pass
About Wild Horse Pass
Wild Horse Pass is a 2,700-acre development on the Gila River Indian tribal community grounds with two separate hotels that are a partner of the 36-hole Whirlwind Golf Club, home to the Devil's Claw and Cattail courses as well as a full practice facility. The Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass is a 500-room, AAA Four-Diamond resort that features an Aji Spa with private pool and cafe and a Forbes Five-Star-award restaurant. Activities include four pools, one of which has a 111-foot waterslide, or enjoy the tribal terrain with horseback riding or trail rides. Particularly unique to the Phoenix-Scottsdale Sonoran Desert is Wild Horse Pass's marina with boat rentals on the Gila River. There is a Sheraton Adventure Club for kids with a full slate of guided activities. For casino gaming, guests can access the nearby Gila River Hotel & Casino at Wild Horse Pass, which has a 100,000 square-foot casino with live table games and live events from comedy to music shows at a 1,400-set venue.Facts
Price Range$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres2700
Year Opened2004
Number of Units500+
Amenities
RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual, Buffet
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolAdults Only
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
CasinoYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes
Services
Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes
Rules
Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No
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Golf courses at Wild Horse Pass
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Images from Wild Horse Pass
Devil's Claw at Whirlwind GC: View from #6
Devil's Claw is one of two strong courses at Whirlwind Golf Club.
Courtesy photo
A view over the water of a hole at Whirlwind Golf Club.
Whirlwind GC
A sunset view of a green at Whirlwind Golf Club.
Whirlwind GC
A sunset view from Whirlwind Golf Club.
Whirlwind GC
View from the Cattail course at Whirlwind GC
A view of a green flanked by bunkers at Whirlwind Golf Club.
Whirlwind GC
The green on the 441-yard 13th on the Cattail Course at Whirlwind Golf Club
Reviews
4.7
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 everhetthazelwood on 02/20/2024
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Photo submitted by everhetthazelwood on 02/20/2024
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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
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Photo submitted by AlBrotherton on 11/21/2016
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Photo submitted by AlBrotherton on 11/21/2016
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Photo submitted by progarctica on 12/29/2015
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Photo submitted by progarctica on 12/29/2015
I Recommend This Course
Great course. A bit dry.
Aerating around perimeter of the greens has dried out this area. Greens are fast and firm. Course is great to play.
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Whirlwind
The greens seemed dry. Many of the old cups were dry and not healed. 10 to 15 of them on some holes. Fairways were pretty good, tees were adequate. A fun course. Makes watching the LPGA play more interesting.
Conditions
Average
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Good
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great
Greens were top dressed but did not seriously effect putting that much.
Conditions
Good
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Average
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Fair
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Fanstastic course
Loved the layout, conditions, and views. Slow pace of play, had to wait in every hole, but it was a Saturday afternoon. Better value and course than Southern Dunes.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Average
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great course
We played Cattail the week before the LPGA Ford Championship tournament. Course was in incredible condition. Great day on the course.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Good
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
5 Hours to play and no ranger, bad experience 250 dollars
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Poor
Layout
Average
Friendliness
Fair
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Poor
Played On 03/16/2026
Reviews
2
Handicap
20-24
Skill
Intermediate
Plays
A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
Conditions
Good
Value
Fair
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Fair
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Good
Difficulty
Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Cattail at Whirlwind
Fun and challenging desert course. Only neg was cart path only rule due to upcoming LPGA event. Still don’t understand why that was needed. Not super fun on hot day. Besides that, great staff for sure and nice course layout. Would definitely plan to play again WITHOUT cart path only rule due
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Good
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent
Amenities
Excellent
Conditions
Good
Value
Average
Layout
Good
Friendliness
Average
Pace
Poor
Amenities
Excellent
I Recommend This Course
A must play! Great facilities and course!
Played Cattail and it did not disappoint. From Tees to greens course in great shape. Greens fast and undulating, but put very true.
Practice facilitates offer options to works on short game (including sand), nice putting area and range.
Conditions
Excellent
Value
Excellent
Layout
Excellent
Friendliness
Excellent
Pace
Excellent