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Whirlwind Golf Club at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa in Chandler, Arizona, is a premier golf destination offering 36 holes of championship Troon-managed golf along with an endless array of resort-caliber amenities. Located on the Gila River Indian Community, the two courses, Cattail and Devil’s Claw, feature pristine and uncluttered views of the Sierra Estrella Mountains and surrounding Sonoran Desert. Designed by famed golf course architect Gary Panks, Whirlwind’s most stunning feature is the artful blend of the natural terrain and culture of the Gila River’s Pima and Maricopa People. Named for the prominent design feature of the hand-woven basketry of the Tribe, each aspect of the par-72 courses is sensitively designed to preserve the community’s rich cultural heritage. Indigenous plants are utilized to celebrate a time when the storied river flowed freely throughout the land. Palo Verde, Mesquite and Cottonwood trees, native grasses and rolling terrain populate the 242 acres of desert landscaping and lush greens. Panks’ design is “challenging but fair” for players of various handicaps. The Devil’s Claw course design features sweeping elevation changes, dramatic bunkering and multi-tiered greens. While the more challenging Cattail course complements the Devil’s Claw, it lends a whole new flavor to the masterpiece course, with its rolling fairways accented by striking water features and deep canyons. Whirlwind Golf Club also features The Bird Golf Academy, an on-site golf instructional team offering a wide array of services, including one-on-one training with PGA and LPGA professionals. Touted as the “Ultimate Golf Learning Experience” by its creator, Jay Ewing, the academy offers individualized training coupled with unique accompaniments such as yoga, which has quickly moved it to the forefront of the golf instruction arena. Whirlwind is also home to a 9,000-square-foot clubhouse featuring dining at the Sivlik Grill. The unique restaurant offers creative cuisine along with breathtaking desert and mountain views and the opportunity to enjoy a boat cruise from the restaurant to the resort along the Gila River. From the 500 elegantly and culturally appointed guest rooms, to the Native American-inspired treatments at the Aji Spa, the only luxury spa located on Native land in Arizona, to the on-site equestrian center providing horseback adventures along the ancient Tribal lands, the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa provides an unmatched Arizona experience. The Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa is located 11 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. For more information, call (602) 225-0100 or visit wildhorsepassresort.com. For course information and tee times, call (480) 940-1500 or visit whirlwindgolf.com. |
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