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4.6
1381 Reviews (1381)
5 Stars
728
4 Stars
522
3 Stars
92
2 Stars
26
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
94.6%
Recommend this course
1299 out of 1381 reviews
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4.4
9 Reviews (9)
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5
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0
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
88.9%
Recommend this course
8 out of 9 reviews
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4.6
29 Reviews (29)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.3
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.8
93.1%
Recommend this course
27 out of 29 reviews
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Course Highlights
This Stanley Thompson-designed layout consistently impresses with immaculate fairways, perfect greens, and a challenging yet rewarding round. Welcoming staff and a smooth pace of play make every visit feel worth the trip.

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
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 Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Showers, Lockers
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Reviews

4.6
1381 Reviews (1381)

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 19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

What a Gem golf course - Whirlpool the Great!

First time play here. What an amazing course it is. The layout is second to none! The course is long and challenging, but the course is inspiring! Although there seems to be a lot of helicopter hovering above, but the noise is not an issue to me, maybe a bit noisy to some. I played other higher rated courses around Niagara area such as Grand Niagara course and the Battlefield@The Legends, they both are very nice courses, but my personal vote goes to the Whirlpool course. I played the Blue tee around 6800 yards shot 88. Not that good score, but first time i am Ok with a y score under 90. I would definitely return and highly recommended to my golfing friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

restaurant and bar were closed due to reported lack of staff??

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful tracks

Long long long … mature track.. enjoyed it.. great value .. challenging …

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 147
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A Wet Day

With rain the evening before the course had not had the chance to dry out for the early morning around in had booked. Cart path only, and the fairways were spongee.

the greens held well. The staff... super friendly and knowledgeable of the course.

Was a great morning of golf regardless of the wet conditions.

would definately play there again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Thank You for a wonderful Experience!

First time player here but it has always been on my bucket list. From the proshop staff to an excellent helpful Starter the round started well and never failed to impress. Stanley Thompson ‘s design proved to be a course designed for every level of golfer! A bonus on today’s courses that look at distance as the “key” to designing a course.

The course proved to be everything that we had hoped for. Excellent fairways and greens reflected the obvious pride the staff has for their course. Congrats to everyone involved for making Whirlpool a memorable, and hoped to be back, experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 207
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 Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great day

Excellent layout. Great value. Spectacular setting. Really good conditions.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Walked

Wonderful Round

One of my favorite courses. We had to wait for three deer to clear the 8th green before we could hit. Wonderful layout and will only be more beautiful as the leaves change in the fall. Easy to walk with reasonable distance from green to next tee.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A memorable layout

As a public facility, this is a top notch course to play. It is an historic Stanley Thompson design and has held up remarkably well. There are two par threes that by themselves are well worth the visit (one on each side). It is great value for the money.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Good Course

Enjoyed the company of locals. The course is very nice and tough. Very windy the day I played. Greens were good with lots of ball marks not repaired. Rangers and cart guys were great.

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

Joe P

Been playing here for 40 years, first time since covid. Absolutely perfect. Awesome conditions. Greens were perfect. Wonderful day.

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