Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass

5692 W. North Loop Rd,

Chandler, Arizona 85226

  • Office

    +1 (480) 940 1500
  • Pro shop

    +1 (480) 940 1500
  • Fax

    +1 (520) 796 8260
  • Golf pro

    Justin Lake (Head Golf Professional)

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Desert-style. Relatively flat terrain - easy to walk.

  • Surroundings:

    Desert environment.

  • Designer:

    Gary Panks

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7334
6300
5383
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
73.4
69.2
70.7

At the same location:

18-hole par-72 Devil's Claw course (7029 yards from back-tees)

Location

Latitude:

33.269618

Longitude:

-111.989914

How to get there:

16 miles S of Phoenix

From I-10 in the south-east of Phoenix (below Tempe, Chandler and the intersection with the south-western end of the 202-Loop) take exit 162 and head west on Wild Horse Pass Blvd. After 3 miles turn left into Whirlwind Golf Club.

Whirlwind Golf Club (Cattail course)

4-PLUS: Must play course - excellent standard; worthy of 4½ stars.

Est. 2002

Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass boasts two top-quality championship layouts, almost identical twins, with only subtle differences between them. The Cattail is the longer of the two courses, and a fabulous test that stretches to over 7300 yards from the tips.

Although the surrounding terrain is essentially flat Sonoran desert, the fairways contain many pleasantly rolling undulations, which lead you to some of the finest greens in the Phoenix / Scottsdale area. Each of the skilfully designed holes gives you a clear idea of what's needed from the tee, although if you play short or get out of position a few blind shots may be required.

Water is not too frequent a hazard, but does put in some telling appearances, especially at two of the par-3s, at the excellent short par-4 5th (a terrific risk-reward hole for big hitters) and alongside most of the par-4 14th.

This excellently maintained out-and-back layout provides some wonderful views over the open desert terrain, across to the horses and cattle of Lone Butte Ranch, and away to distant mountain ridges beyond. Without any housing development in the area, the only building you'll pass is the Sheraton Resort hotel which puts in an appearance alongside the par-4 16th.

Although not overly dramatic, the layout's stylish bunkering, open desert character and attractive mountain scenery ensures an enjoyable and challenging round, with many fine holes along the way.

Stay & Play at Whirlwind: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.

List of courses: Phoenix / Scottsdale

Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Visitor fee, 18-holes, peak rate in high season (Jan thru' March): $165 (all days). Golf cart included.

Credit cards accepted. Contact club for full details, discounts, packages, etc. [Last updated: 2018].

Other information

Walking permitted.

Practice facilities

Excellent

Did you know?

Whirlwind Golf Club is managed and operated by Troon Golf, a world leader in upscale golf course management. >> Whirlwind is located on part of the Gila River Indian Reservation, whose inhabitants were originally desert farmers, called Akimel O’othom. The Spanish gave them a name which is still used today, Pima. These American Indian desert farmers were very skilled at creating irrigation systems for their crops, diverting the waters of the Gila River into canals. They were joined on this land by the Pee Posh (Maricopa) tribe. The Gila River rises in western New Mexico and flows across Arizona, skirting the south of Phoenix, before joining into the Colorado River near Yuma. The Gila is one of the largest desert rivers in the world. In the past it, and its main tributary the Salt River, would both carry large volumes of water; however, irrigation and municipal water diversions have turned both into largely dry rivers.

Where2Stay

  • Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & SpaAAA 4-Diamonds

    5594 West Wild Horse Pass Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85226

    +1 (602) 225 0100

    Visit website

    This 500-room resort was designed to be an authentic representation of the Gila River Indian Community's heritage and culture. It is located just 11 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International airport on the ancient Gila River Indian Community. The architecture, design, art and legends of the Pima (Akimel O'othom) and Maricopa (Pee Posh) tribes are celebrated in every detail imaginable, indoors and out. In addition to the Sheraton resort hotel and Whirlwind golf courses, Wild Horse Pass also offers the Native American Aji Spa, Koli Equestrian Center and the Wild Horse Pass Casino.

    • Golf at this hotel:

      Whirlwind (Cattail and Devil's Claw courses)

    • Golf within 5 miles:

      No

    • Golf within 20 miles:

      Ocotillo; Legacy Resort; Raven at South Mountain; ASU Karsten; Papago; The Phoenician.

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