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4.5
1238 Reviews (1238)
5 Stars
640
4 Stars
476
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
1162 out of 1238 reviews
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4.8
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
100.0%
Recommend this course
9 out of 9 reviews
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4.5
111 Reviews (111)
5 Stars
72
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
96.4%
Recommend this course
107 out of 111 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
1238 Reviews (1238)

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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First Time Playing

Mediocre course, beautiful however

The course itself i found was not the nicest i’ve played in the area at all, especially at its price point. good for mid to higher handicapped players in my opinion. Very beautiful track however, lots of wildlife.

Conditions Average
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Friendliness Average
Pace Good
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Great day

Course is always in great shape and a joy to play. Hope to see the restaurant open again soon.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 4
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
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5.0
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Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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5.0
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Course was in Great shape on Sunday. Weather not so much, very cold. Was actually surprised with the shape of the course with the rain we had gotten. Did not find to many puddle short and the carts were in scramble mode with no issues.
All in all a great day.

Dana T.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 2
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5.0
Previously Played

Every golf course needs a starter like the one I had a whirlpool on Saturday , what a great man

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Always enjoyable

Course is in good shape and wintered well. Greens are slow right now but still very early in the season.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 22
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Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Whirlpool Golf nice course

Whirlpool golf course is very nice to play. Well maintained.
Great, friendly and very helpful staff. Highly recommended!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Greens

Don’t want to be too picky because I played this the first day it was open this season. The greens were very firm and they appeared to be cut nicely but they were very slow. Somewhat bumpy with the recent aerification. Some greens had some brown, dead looking patches.

This course is one of my favourites to play in the Niagara Region

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 22
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Course conditions

I would have though there would have been a reduction in green fees due to the course being so wet. There was water on all of the fairways, the bunkers were full of water.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 30
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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