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Whirlpool Golf Course
Rating Snapshot
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
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
AI summaries based on real golfer reviews
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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Whirlpool Golf Course
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| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (W) | 72 | 7019 yards | 79.6 | 142 |
| Gold | 72 | 7019 yards | 73.3 | 126 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6701 yards | 78.1 | 135 |
| Blue | 72 | 6701 yards | 71.9 | 123 |
| White | 72 | 6292 yards | 70.0 | 119 |
| White (W) | 72 | 6292 yards | 75.9 | 126 |
| Red | 72 | 5702 yards | 67.3 | 115 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5702 yards | 71.8 | 116 |
| Yellow | 72 | 5203 yards | 65.1 | 109 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 5203 yards | 69.2 | 114 |
Scorecard for Whirlpool
Metrics:
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold M: 73.8/131 W: 80.4/140 | 400 | 415 | 234 | 509 | 536 | 216 | 431 | 440 | 352 | 3533 | 457 | 405 | 241 | 518 | 160 | 566 | 403 | 230 | 506 | 3486 | 7019 |
| Blue M: 71.7/126 W: 78.1/135 | 384 | 386 | 212 | 495 | 513 | 210 | 416 | 434 | 337 | 3387 | 450 | 396 | 202 | 510 | 154 | 545 | 358 | 204 | 495 | 3314 | 6701 |
| Blue/White M: 70.7/123 W: 77.0/132 | 384 | 386 | 189 | 495 | 513 | 174 | 404 | 414 | 337 | 3296 | 438 | 396 | 186 | 510 | 154 | 481 | 358 | 193 | 495 | 3211 | 6507 |
| White M: 69.9/121 W: 75.8/130 | 360 | 361 | 189 | 475 | 471 | 174 | 404 | 414 | 322 | 3170 | 438 | 385 | 186 | 475 | 149 | 481 | 343 | 193 | 472 | 3122 | 6292 |
| Red M: 66.9/115 W: 72.5/122 | 350 | 327 | 136 | 458 | 438 | 163 | 353 | 368 | 288 | 2881 | 390 | 343 | 156 | 427 | 136 | 444 | 321 | 170 | 434 | 2821 | 5702 |
| Yellow M: 64.3/110 W: 69.5/118 | 321 | 295 | 123 | 408 | 417 | 133 | 302 | 346 | 262 | 2607 | 357 | 307 | 133 | 406 | 126 | 416 | 301 | 143 | 407 | 2596 | 5203 |
| Handicap | 15 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 6 | 12 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 12 | 2 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 15 | 3 |
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
RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Showers, Lockers
Reviews
4.6
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by JSolorioT on 09/07/2025
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18 th at whirlpool Photo submitted by niagaragolfer on 10/07/2024
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Photo submitted by niagaragolfer on 10/07/2024
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Photo submitted by u00000576841 on 10/07/2023
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Photo submitted by u00000576841 on 10/07/2023
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Photo submitted by u00000576841 on 10/07/2023
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Photo submitted by u00000576841 on 10/07/2023
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Photo submitted by u00000576841 on 10/07/2023
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Photo submitted by JohnAFowler on 06/26/2023
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Photo submitted by u314161878174 on 04/24/2023
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Photo submitted by Tim7754644 on 05/29/2022
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Photo submitted by jason799 on 10/15/2021
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Photo submitted by singer2002 on 10/07/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160365248 on 09/14/2021
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Photo submitted by JohnAFowler on 07/19/2021
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Deer everywhere today Photo submitted by JohnAFowler on 07/14/2021
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Par-5 18th hole Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 07/06/2017
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View from the clubhouse restaurant Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 07/06/2017
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Teeing off at Stanley's Hub Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 07/06/2017
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Super long putt Photo submitted by BrandonTuckerGA on 07/06/2017
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Photo submitted by Maddenrb on 08/17/2015
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Aliums at Whirlpool golf course...delicious! Photo submitted by ronsheldrick on 06/02/2013
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Challenging No. 3 hole at Whirlppol Photo submitted by Stevensiu on 04/03/2013
I Recommend This Course
Beautiful course
Great layout ,friendly staff, washrooms on the course very clean, course in great shape.
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Great value
Great value and great sites
Always enjoy playing this course.
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
I Recommend This Course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great place
A little expensive but still a nice course to play! The rough was a little too long but all in all it’s a great place to golf!
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
Great course!!
The course is well maintained, the staff were so friendly! Love this course
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
I Recommend This Course
3hrs to get through the front 9
No complaints about the course itself but they do a terrible job at enforcing a decent pace. Took us 3 hours to complete the front 9
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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