Two weeks ago I decided to play Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass. They have 36 holes at Whirlwind, and I had only played each course once. In an effort to track my steps and miles, I booked a tee time on Devil’s Claw.
When I got to the golf course, the parking lot was packed. There was an event on Cattail, the other golf course at Whirlwind. I was playing around noon, so I headed to the range to hit some balls. When it was my time to tee off, I was alone. I hadn’t played 18 holes by myself for ages, and it was an awesome round of golf. It helps that I played pretty good. I didn’t make any birdies, but I made 2 bogeys and 16 pars. Right?! The first bogey came on a par 5. I crushed my drive, had 267 to the middle of the green, and topped a 3 wood. But I don’t want to talk about it!
By the time the round was over, it didn’t feel like I had walked all that much. Boy, was I mistaken! Again, the focus of the round was to count the steps and miles, and it ended up being 13,499 steps for a total of 6.01 miles. It never felt like I had walked 6 miles… Whirlwind is an easy course to walk. They even hooked me up with a push cart that I used to make it easier on my back. The next weekend I booked a tee time to play Cattail.
For that round, my buddy Matt joined me. My neighbor Corey plays golf and I talked him into playing with us, too. It was a bit hotter on that Sunday, and the course is a bit longer. Cattail ended up being 15,426 steps for a total of 6.88 miles. It felt so much longer than that… But it was hot, so I blame the temperature. I played pretty good on that course, too, shooting 74 with a few birdies and bogeys on the card. As Matt likes to say, “Make less bogeys.”
Math is hard, but I added everything up for you. Combined, Whirlwind Golf Club at Wild Horse Pass is 28,925 steps for a grand total of 12.89 miles.
I just love Whirlwind Golf Club. The courses are always in great shape, the service is unforgettable, and the practice facility is world class. I don’t gamble, but Wild Horse Pass Hotel & Casino is right there, so if you wanted to play the slots, that is an option. I’ve had the chance to stay at the Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, also at Whirlwind Golf Club, and it is spectacular. Just a great operation and one that I can’t wait to revisit soon. The hardest part will be deciding which course to play…
There were a few long walks from green to tee that included tunnels even! My cart didn’t run out of juice either. With all the goings back and forth, I bet I put over 7 miles on those treads.
Yeah… But it was fun. Made for a great day and I felt good after the round. Even more so when the outside service associate said, “Did you walk? I’ve never seen anyone walk that course before.”
Wow … I was WAY off! My home course (Mayfield Country Club) isn’t very long, but VERY hilly. I’m generally in the 10k steps / 4.5 miles range. The tees are also fairly close to the previous green. The last major climb is after your tee shot on No. 15. You need to catch your breath before hitting your second shot … and I’m in pretty good shape!
Keep up the walking and great blog posts, Ricky!
Good work Ricky! Way to brave the heat on Cattail for a longer walk. 12.89 miles for both courses is a little longer than I would have guessed. See you soon buddy!
Thanks for your comments, Justin!