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Whirlpool Golf Course

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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
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94.6%
Recommend this course
1299 out of 1381 reviews
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4.4
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
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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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4.5
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.3%
Recommend this course
24 out of 26 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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Tees
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
Track Rounds
Scorecard
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
Architect Stanley Thompson (1951) C. E. Robbie Robinson

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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ARMMOR
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Whirlpool 2021

This is always a Niagara must play. Great parkland public course. Wide fairways, lots of rolling fairways. Uphill, downhill lies abound. It was hot and windy but a great day for the first round of the year. Highly recommend playing here!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Doug7828667
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Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Nice Track. Worth playing again.

Too early in the season to judge course conditions. Opening day after Covid shutdown.

Will be much nicer in a few weeks.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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u000004272358
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Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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u000005083723
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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tgriffin2229
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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u399838838
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000004037535
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great course

Such a nice course but the starter was rude and Abrasive but still had a great day

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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uPRJX6289PR
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Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Everything right

April golf. Wow. Can’t wait to play a nice summer evening. Outstanding

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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coolgolfer19
Played On
Reviews 72
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Hyunsuk5402858
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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tim8960607
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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adam15cook
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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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u000004801670
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Reviews 128
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Steve2697704
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Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Not bad for $30

Its fall golf so not perfect conditions. The course was in ok shape, greens a bit furry, fairways had some rough patches.. pace was great just over 3hrs. Staff very friendly.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Dogman101
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable.

Great shape and beautiful greens. Pretty open course. Mid November play and they have removed pretty much all the leaves

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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tomoizumita
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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RayBestavros
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very decent for November

They did a greta job keeping the course clean and playable given the conditions....well done. Great value for the money..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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JohnAFowler
Played On
Reviews 125
Handicap 0-4
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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u314160094516
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice day

Great day for November 6

Course in great shape

Greens true fair ways even cut for this time of year!!

Nice old track!!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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u000004272358
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Wet weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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