26% match
For Silver tees
Adjust stance and grip for better roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting~18 min17 HCP3 drills
Aim38%
Alignment23%
Stroke22%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Whirlwind Golf Club
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
48
48 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
190
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Devil's Claw Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Devil's Claw, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 27%Scoring 22%Aim 17%Accuracy 16%Precision 15%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
18.5
Average HCP
10.4
Minimum HCP
32.3
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Devil's Claw
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: String Line, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts, underneath the hanging string line.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Fairway | Flat
Hit two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the flat fairway.
Driving Range30 min
All irons (9 to 2) | General Discovery
Discover tendencies by hitting various ball flights to various distances, using irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot in the stop zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Pitch | Parallel Ball Lines | Quadrants
Up to 5 players compete to stop a pitch shot inside the quadrant(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. 25 balls per player are needed.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Devil's Claw.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
mtwito@troon.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
5692 West North Loop Road
Course Description
Whirlwind Golf Club is a premier golf destination located in Chandler, Arizona, near Phoenix. It features two award-winning 18-hole courses, Devil’s Claw and Cattail, designed to showcase the Sonoran Desert landscape and cultural heritage of the Gila River Indian Community. The club hosts major golf events, including the LPGA Ford Championship presented by Wild Horse Pass, and is part of the Wild Horse Pass Destination with culinary and event experiences. Located at Wild Horse Pass, the property blends championship golf with resort-style amenities and desert scenery.
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Course Information
Holes
36
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
Gary Panks
Opened
2000
Google Reviews
Business Claimed
⭐4.5(746 reviews)
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Devil's Claw, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Silver
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts steady pressure on full swing choices with long par fives forcing layup or go decisions and tough par fours risking bogeys from poor approaches. Scoring stays at risk across repeated mid-length iron tests on par threes and fours.This course puts steady pressure on full swing choices with long par fives forcing layup or go decisions and tough par fours risking bogeys from poor approaches.
B
Black Tee
Gender: MalePar 726896 yards6306 metersCR 72.7Bogey 96.3Slope 127
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 47.8 · Slope 128
Back Nine · CR 36.8 · BR 48.5 · Slope 126
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 3 | — | 16 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 6 | — | — |
| Yardage | 414 | 390 | 584 | 180 | 404 | 551 | 159 | 310 | 432 | 3424 | 398 | 437 | 211 | 354 | 167 | 500 | 418 | 549 | 438 | 3472 | 6896 |
C
Copper Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725492 yards5022 metersCR 71.6Bogey 101.2Slope 126
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 51.1 · Slope 129
Back Nine · CR 35.7 · BR 50.1 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 333 | 316 | 531 | 121 | 321 | 477 | 90 | 240 | 323 | 2752 | 322 | 345 | 136 | 270 | 98 | 440 | 330 | 459 | 340 | 2740 | 5492 |
S
Silver Tee
Gender: FemalePar 725981 yards5469 metersCR 74.7Bogey 105.3Slope 130
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.4 · BR 53.4 · Slope 136
Back Nine · CR 37.3 · BR 51.9 · Slope 124
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 9 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 5 | — | 12 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — |
| Yardage | 366 | 342 | 552 | 140 | 354 | 506 | 104 | 265 | 358 | 2987 | 347 | 378 | 164 | 300 | 121 | 461 | 358 | 484 | 381 | 2994 | 5981 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Devil's Claw
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 48 Programs
% match to course practice profile44% match
For Silver tees
Work on alignment and starting line, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started76% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP7 drills
Distance Control25%
Aim16%
Precision15%
62% match
For Silver tees
Land inside 2 feet, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP5 drills
Accuracy30%
Scoring23%
Distance Control16%
13 Week Flagship Program for Devil's Claw
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Devil's Claw. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 13 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 4≤ 4 days
Driving Range · Long irons (4,3,2)
Control Long Iron Flight
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 5≤ 3 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Control Every 6 Ft Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 5–7≤ 7 days
Short Game · Pitch
Land Close To Pin
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 8≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Driver
Driver Fairway Accuracy For Beginners
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–9≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Hit Every Long Putt
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 9–11≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Stop Chips Near Hole
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 11–13≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Driver
Control the arc: launch it where you want it to go
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 26.0
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65% match
For Silver tees
Achieve distance accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring23%
Dispersion23%
33% match
For Silver tees
Control ball flight basics, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision29%
Aim23%
Trajectory19%
51% match
For Silver tees
Turn into birdies, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP8 drills
Scoring49%
Distance Control32%
Visualization19%
28% match
For Silver tees
Eliminate hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Precision34%
Mechanics23%
Trajectory21%
44% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
45% match
For Silver tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
81% match
For Silver tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game23-26 min35 HCP8 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control24%
Aim17%
63% match
For Silver tees
Pick landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
67% match
For Silver tees
Hit intended line, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
60% match
For Silver tees
Feel the green, for a 29-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min28 HCP8 drills
Distance Control36%
Alignment24%
Precision15%
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Get Started59% match
For Silver tees
Thread the needle, for a 10-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min9 HCP4 drills
Precision31%
Distance Control26%
Aim16%
59% match
For Silver tees
Get square, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP9 drills
Alignment28%
Aim27%
Scoring25%
72% match
For Silver tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 15-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP3 drills
Accuracy24%
Distance Control17%
Scoring14%
80% match
For Silver tees
Feel the distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP6 drills
Distance Control26%
Scoring22%
Precision15%
63% match
For Silver tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min13 HCP8 drills
Distance Control39%
Precision16%
Dispersion12%
65% match
For Silver tees
Pinpoint mixed shots, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP5 drills
Precision34%
Aim19%
Distance Control17%
64% match
For Copper tees
Land close to pin, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP7 drills
Scoring25%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
66% match
For Copper tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Accuracy25%
Distance Control23%
Alignment17%
53% match
For Copper tees
Handle tight lies, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For Copper tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
63% match
For Copper tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Aim23%
Alignment20%
72% match
For Copper tees
Approach from hazards, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP5 drills
Accuracy20%
Aim16%
Alignment14%
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Get Started67% match
For Copper tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
67% match
For Copper tees
Make par, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP6 drills
Accuracy29%
Distance Control23%
Alignment18%
60% match
For Copper tees
Turn into birdies, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Scoring27%
Alignment24%
Aim22%
61% match
For Copper tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP7 drills
Scoring30%
Accuracy27%
Distance Control9%
75% match
For Copper tees
Vary landing spot, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min5 HCP9 drills
Distance Control21%
Scoring18%
Dispersion17%
59% match
For Copper tees
Land 3-4 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP7 drills
Accuracy35%
Distance Control24%
Alignment17%
47% match
For Black tees
Trust your read, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim39%
Scoring16%
Alignment14%
55% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Alignment25%
Precision20%
63% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 24-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min24 HCP5 drills
Scoring33%
Accuracy23%
Alignment14%
45% match
For Black tees
Dial in touch, for a 19-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP9 drills
Scoring42%
Accuracy33%
Green Reading9%
67% match
For Black tees
Advantage from tee, for a 12-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min11 HCP6 drills
Scoring34%
Precision15%
Distance Control12%
61% match
For Black tees
Center green hits, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Dispersion34%
Precision18%
Scoring16%
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Get Started43% match
For Black tees
Control driver arc, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min26 HCP7 drills
Trajectory31%
Precision23%
Mechanics19%
63% match
For Black tees
Set sights, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP9 drills
Aim25%
Alignment20%
Precision16%
80% match
For Black tees
Turn into birdies, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Scoring28%
Distance Control22%
Accuracy19%
66% match
For Black tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min4 HCP7 drills
Distance Control30%
Dispersion15%
Scoring13%
60% match
For Black tees
Pitch close, for a 13-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min12 HCP7 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring27%
Alignment13%
59% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP8 drills
Distance Control38%
Precision17%
Alignment13%
69% match
For Black tees
Stop on a dime, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP6 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring22%
Alignment16%
70% match
For Black tees
Vary landing spot, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP9 drills
Distance Control23%
Accuracy18%
Scoring14%
67% match
For Black tees
Chip through gate, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
63% match
For Black tees
Stick approaches, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP3 drills
Accuracy33%
Scoring22%
Alignment21%
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Prepare for Tournaments at Devil's Claw
Follow a complete multi-week structured practice program ahead of the upcoming events and arrive prepared.
No upcoming tournaments at this time.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions about Devil's Claw
Get answers to common questions about playing Devil's Claw and what to expect.
How difficult is Devil's Claw for mid-handicap golfers?
Devil's Claw is regarded as a strategically complex layout. This slope level makes it manageable compared to championship venues. The course rating of 72.7 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Devil's Claw?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 6194 yards. The back tees extend to 6896.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Devil's Claw?
With a course rating of 72.7 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Devil's Claw and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6896.0 yards from the back tees, approach shot length becomes a consistent scoring factor.
What type of course is Devil's Claw and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Devil's Claw strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 127.0 and yardage reaching 6896.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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