Whirlwind Golf Club
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| Club information | |
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| Coordinates | 33°16′11″N 111°59′25″W / 33.2696°N 111.9904°W |
| Established | 2000 |
| Type | Public |
| Owned by | Gila River Indian Community |
| Operated by | Century Golf Partners |
| Total holes | 36 |
| Events hosted | Ford Championship |
| Greens | bermuda grass, summer; ryegrass, winter |
| Fairways | Bermuda grass |
| Website | https://www.whirlwindgolf.com |
Whirlwind Golf Club is a golf club and course in Chandler, Arizona. It is known for hosting the Ford Championship on the LPGA tour.
Background
[edit]Whirlwind was opened in 2000 and was designed by Gary Panks.[1] The course is sited on the grounds of the Gila River Indian Community, who own the course.[2] Whirlwind includes more than 500 acres of grounds,[3] across two 18-hole courses, "Cattail" and "Devil's Claw".[1][4]
In 2001 and 2002, the course hosted the Nationwide Tour's Gila River Classic.[4]
In 2011, the facility was named the Troon golf facility of the year, and hosted more than 72,000 rounds of golf.[4] In 2021, the course hosted the "Let Them Play Classic", a consolation tournament of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana NCAA Women's Regional event.[2]
In 2025, the Ford Championship was held at Whirlwind for the first time.[5] The event was held on the club's Cattail course.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Five Things to Know About the 2025 Ford Championship presented by Wild Horse Pass | News | LPGA | Ladies Professional Golf Association". LPGA. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ a b "Whirlwind G.C. to host 'Let Them Play Classic'". The First Call Golf. 2021-05-16. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ Guzman, Natalie (March 20, 2025). "LPGA Ford Championship heads to Gila River Indian Community golf course". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ a b c "Nature and golf combine in the Arizona desert at Whirlwind Golf Club just south of Scottsdale". Golf Advisor. 2013-03-13. Retrieved 2025-06-23.
- ^ Kelly, Todd. "LPGA is back in action in Arizona at the Ford Championship. Here's what you need to know". Golfweek. Retrieved 2025-06-23.