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4.5
1236 Reviews (1236)
5 Stars
639
4 Stars
475
3 Stars
85
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
96.0%
Recommend this course
1160 out of 1236 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.7
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
18
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
26 out of 26 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.6
115 Reviews (115)
5 Stars
76
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
96.5%
Recommend this course
111 out of 115 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7019 yards
Slope 142
Rating 79.6

Located in a spectacular natural setting against the backdrop of the Niagara River whirlpool and gorge, this magnificent and challenging championship course was designed by the legendary golf architect Stanley Thompson. Owned and operated by The Niagara Parks Commission since 1951, Whirlpool is considered as one of the Top 100 Courses in Canada.

Directions: From Toronto: Approach Niagara Falls on the QEW. Just after crossing the St. Catharines Skyway, take the 405 exit towards the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge to the USA. Just before the bridge, take the last exit to the Niagara Parkway. Turn right off the ramp onto the Niagara Parkway. Whirlpool Golf Course is 4km down the road on the right hand side

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Course Details

Year Built 1951
Golf Season Apr 1 to Oct 30

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Showers, Lockers

Reviews

4.5
1236 Reviews (1236)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 63
19th Hole Scenic Views 53
Patio Dining 46
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 87
Plays Long 52
Elevation Changes 49
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 68
A Weekend Splurge 61
Locals 59
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 94
Worth the Drive 83
Convenient to the City 71

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Reviews 98
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

A Fave Stanley Thompson Track

Awesome day on an awesome track. A pleasure to play this Stanley Thompson track. A visit with the local deer community was a precious added bonus.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 50
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great Fall Golf

They need to stop watering the course. It’s in great shape, just not getting any role in the fairways. Greens are rolling nice and holding.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Love this course

I play this course all the time as I am a local resident, the greens are fast and kept in good condition, the staff is friendly, the course is challenging and very appealing to the eye. The only thing that stops me from rating this a five star across the board is the helicopter tours constantly flying overhead (mostly only on the front nine). It’s manageable and more of a nitpick thing because it’s not terrible. Fantastic course otherwise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great day

Course was last minute since We had just arrived in Niagara Falls for the day. Staff were great and the course was a joy to play. Great day for my Som and myself. Will play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 98
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Very Challenging Course

Threat of thunder storms hardly any other players in afternoon. Played in 3 hours, course in excellent shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Stanley Thompson continues to impress…

Whirlpool is a timeless design track. The conditions were pristine. We played with a twosome from Korea and these ladies were wonderful company. Al and I enjoyed our day to the max.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 98
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First and last time I will play this coarse!!!

Got to the courses paid and then went to the starter who was very rude and not friendly at all after paying good money for a round,
Get to the third hole and was shouted at by the four ball behind us, screaming and scouting at us to move faster when we were waiting on the four ball in front of us very confrontational swearing and being very aggressive, didn’t except this coarse at the coarse after paying this much for a round.
I have played many courses in Ontario and this one by far was not enjoyable

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 67
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
2.0
Previously Played

Rough was extra long. Fairways were very tight. Not like it use to be. City should let the students work it again. Sand traps where like pavement

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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