Whirlwind Golf Club
Golf Club in Arizona
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Whirlwind Golf Club is a golf club and course in Chandler, Arizona. It is known for hosting the Ford Championship on the LPGA tour.
 Interactive map of Whirlwind Golf Club | |
| Club information | |
|---|---|
| 33.2696°N 111.9904°W | |
| Coordinates | 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 |
Background
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]