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| Club information | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 33°16′11″N111°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.
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]