Thundering Waters GC: #18, #9
Aerial view of the 18th and 9th holes at Thundering Waters Golf Club
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3.9
882 Reviews (882)
5 Stars
298
4 Stars
401
3 Stars
115
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
84.1%
Recommend this course
749 out of 882 reviews
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3.9
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
84.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 19 reviews
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3.8
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
77.2%
Recommend this course
61 out of 79 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout uses natural terrain beautifully, delivering a challenging and varied round that consistently earns high marks from recent players. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this an excellent value for the experience offered.

About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6530 yards
Slope 143
Rating 71.8

Thundering Waters Golf Club, so named for its proximity to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, has a unique layout that combines a parkland course with the tricky elements of a heathland golf course. There is an interesting combination of drivable par 4s and scenic par 3s that will provide a formidable test for even the most skilled players. The golf course first winds through heavily wooded patches and then finds its way to rugged hills dotted with thick fescue where true links-style holes with deep bunkers and large, undulating greens await you. The layout also features several doglegs and more than 100 bunkers strategically placed throughout. Water hazards come into play on 10 holes. Thundering Waters Golf Club was Canada's first John Daly signature golf course.

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Course Details

Year Built 2005
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Daly (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.9
882 Reviews (882)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 54
Water Hazards 42
Undulating Greens 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 34
A Weekend Splurge 26
Locals 25
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 44
Near Local Attractions 41
Worth the Drive 23

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Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
2.0
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First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Course is not marked at all

There is not one yardage marker on the course (100, 150 or 200 yards). There are no yardage plates in the fairway. The course does not even tell you which way to get to the next hole and some holes are about a five minute cart drive. It is very easily to get lost your first time here.

The greens were in great shape but every bucker was being redone on the course and were full of grass and weeds.

I would not go back to this course. Instead play Rockway in Lincoln.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Previously Played

Thundering Waters

Played this course two days after a torrential rain shower, course was very wet, that was too be expected. Greens are in good condition, running pretty well with minimal ball marks on them. Every bunker on the course is in shambles, no sand at all, look like waste areass. Very disappointed they have very ittle to no yardage markers on the course, very hard to club select and pull proper clubs especially when it's cart path only. Makes for a frustrating experience. Hospitality was great, pro shop attendant, starter and on course marshal were very kind and pleasant.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Real Gem

This is a course that I’ve played for a good number of years now and is one of my favourites to play in the Niagara region….. This is certainly not one of the longer courses in the region, but presents some real challenges depending upon which tee boxes you’re playing from…there’s narrow fairways on a number of the holes, some narrower greens on certain holes and some definite risk/reward shots one will come across along the way. Once the bunkers get redone, this will be a top notch course without one having to pay an “arm and a leg” to play it….

The greens were nice and quick without being diabolical…they rolled as true as possible. Tee boxes are in very nice shape. The cart paths are in pretty nice shape and you can see some interesting wildlife from time to time. I am looking forward to playing this shortly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunkers Need Repair

Bunkers were non playable, just dirt and weeds

Marshall needs to keep groups moving at a correct pace of play

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The prices were great (spring time). Only 1 flaw

Overall a great course. The only flaw is- the sand bunkers were terrible shape

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Wet Spring

I especially enjoy the layout of this course as the holes have variety and with the undulations and water hazards it makes it very challenging. Unfortunately with the wet spring there was no roll on tee shots and it was cart path only. Also the bunkers are under repair and not playable. In view of the bunker situation I think the price per round could be adjusted. Despite the conditions I thoroughly enjoyed my round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The greens well maintained

In May, the power carts at the golf course were pass-only, but it was nice to be able to play with a cart this time. The greens were well-maintained, and the staff were friendly, which was great.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Poor Bunkers

Greens and fairways fantastic shape, but unfortunately the fairway and green bunkers were bad. We spoke to the starter and he told us that they were going to be repaired once the weather gets better . Word of advice stay out of the bunkers

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Super Friendly and helpful staff !!!

This was my first time playing here and it was typical early season conditions. Cart path only which slowed the pace of play a bit. Fairways and greens were very nice. The bunkers were pretty bad but the started told us they were in the process of repairing the green side bunkers. There were a couple holes that could have been marked better though. Overall it was a pleasant experience and a good value. I would definitely play there again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout and good condition

The layout is very interesting and challenging, the course is well maintained

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sand traps are terrible

Great little course, nice layout, greens in good shape, traps are crap

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

This course was in great shape,

Even with all the rain, the course was in great shape. Highly recommend Thundering Waters

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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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