resort · Chandler, AZ · 18 holes
Whirlwind Golf Club - Devil's Claw
Half of a two-course 36 on Gila River land by the Sheraton Grand: home-free desert golf 20 minutes from Sky Harbor.
Par72
Tips7,029 yd
Rating / slope–
Green fees seen–
Tees, rating and slope
| Tee | Yards | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,029 | – | – |
| Gold | 6,487 | – | – |
| Gold/Silver | 6,268 | – | – |
| Silver | 6,034 | – | – |
| Copper | 5,540 | – | – |
Course rating / slope, USGA Course Rating database where available.
Before you book
| Access | Tribal-owned 36 holes next to the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass; open to the public. Stay-and-play via the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass (stay id to be linked by the stays file). |
|---|---|
| Overseed / closures | 2026: closed Sep 14-Oct 1 for overseed, cart-path-only Oct 2-16. Summer closures May 26-Jun 21 and Aug 10-Sep 6, 2026 (whirlwindgolf.com). |
| Style | Sonoran desert course on Gila River land, no homes along the fairways. |
| Drive from Old Town Scottsdale | 31 min (20.0 mi) |
| Phone | 520-796-8465 (tee times); main 480-940-1500 |
| Address | 5692 W North Loop Rd, Chandler, AZ 85226 |
Local knowledge
- In November 2026 both courses are open; Devil's Claw finished cart-path-only on Oct 16.
- No houses on either course, rare this close to Phoenix.
Hole by hole
| Hole | Par | Yards* | Elev* | Hcp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 388 | -3 ft | |
| 2 | 5 | 481 | +7 ft | 17 |
| 3 | 5 | 590 | +3 ft | |
| 4 | 4 | 407 | 0 ft | 1 |
| 5 | 4 | 413 | +3 ft | |
| 6 | 5 | 555 | -2 ft | |
| 7 | 507 | +3 ft | ||
| 8 | 352 | -1 ft | ||
| 9 | 4 | 434 | -3 ft | |
| 10 | 4 | 396 | +4 ft | |
| 11 | 4 | 437 | +1 ft | |
| 12 | 499 | +1 ft | ||
| 13 | 392 | -1 ft | ||
| 14 | 333 | -3 ft | ||
| 15 | 5 | 499 | -3 ft | |
| 16 | 4 | 420 | -1 ft | |
| 17 | 5 | 557 | -6 ft | |
| 18 | 4 | 438 | +5 ft |
*Yards measured along the mapped centre line (OpenStreetMap), close to the middle tees. Elevation = how far the green sits above (+) or below (−) the tee, from USGS terrain data.
Closest golf hotels
- Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass — 3 min, 0.6 mi
- Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino — 5 min, 1.8 mi
- Arizona Grand Resort & Spa — 14 min, 9.0 mi
Questions golfers ask
When is Whirlwind Golf Club - Devil's Claw closed for overseeding?
The latest published closure is Sep 14 – Oct 1. 2026: closed Sep 14-Oct 1 for overseed, cart-path-only Oct 2-16. Summer closures May 26-Jun 21 and Aug 10-Sep 6, 2026 (whirlwindgolf.com).
How far is Whirlwind Golf Club - Devil's Claw from Scottsdale?
About 31 minutes (20.0 miles) by road from Old Town Scottsdale in light traffic.
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