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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)
5 Stars
5
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3
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0
1 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
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.2
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.7%
Recommend this course
22 out of 24 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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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

great round of golf

the condition of the course was immaculate. there were grounds keepers throughout as we were playing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Value

Course is in good condition. The staff have done a good job of making the facility safe but user friendly.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Old School Gem

A nice, challenging round from the white tees. Par 3s are tough. Greens were on the slow side, but rolled true. The wind swirls alot so take extra club for approach shots. Nice course, I will play again.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Walked

Great Track

What can you say about a Stanley Thompson? Of course the fairways were lined by trees. And more than once I had a side or downhill lie (or both) in the middle of the fairway. 2nd cut was fairly thick and more than once we lost a ball that was a gallery ball. Greens rolled pretty true. Pace a bit slow but better on back nine.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Play there NOW but no blue tees

Course is in great shape and the greens are great. Only thing that needs to be said is that the blue and gold tees need to be put out. And 2 markers on the decks don’t take any more time to put in.

But the main point is the course is in GREAT shape

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 55
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Fastest Round I Ever Had Here

Don't know if it's because of COVID, but the place of play was 4 hrs. All the years of played here, the average is 5+ hrs. Conditions (fairway, greens, tee box, & some sand traps) were excellent. Staff has done a great job getting the course in prime condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Best ever

This is in the best condition ever. From years past with the troubles it had. It has bounced back as the jewel of Niagara Parks. Very enjoyable to play and look at .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Spectacular day!

Always love this golf course and today’s experience best yet despite limitation of some of services. Course in great shape, warm welcome and pace excellent. Nice to see traditional layout that rewards good shots and punishes bad. Generous fairways and greens in great shape! Will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 62
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always nice to play

Perfect day and greens were great.......

CUT THE ROUGH AS NOTHING IS MORE FRUSTRATING THAN A BALL ROLLING 6 FEET OFF THE FAIRWAYS AND YOU SPEND 10 MINUTES LOOKING FOR IT!!

IT WAS AT LEAST 4 TO 6 INCHES ON ALL HOLES...

and on the 2 or 3 holes the rough was cut, all the clumped grass was left.....

Maybe they could learn something from the crews at LEGENDS.....

Otherwise, I love the drive to Niagara

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Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/10/2020

The rough at Legends Ussher's Creek is at least as long as you mentioned.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Old Time Favourite

The course was in great shape, staff friendly and attentive as usual. However the ruff was very long as others have mentioned which really slowed play down, even the first cut was too long, you could be right over your ball and cant find it. WP is one of the best layouts and courses in Canada as far as im concerned. There were plenty of carts for a mid morning tee off, and had good covid protocols in place.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent pace of play

Staff is very friendly from when you register to when you are playing. We were walking today and didn’t wait. Pace of play was fantastic! Some challenging greens and layout... All in all great place to play!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Standby Never Disappoints

Old style parkland course is in excellent shape & always offers a challenge with it's strong par 3's; par 5's that offer birdie chances & mix of par 4's offering a variety of second shots. Course continues to stand the test of time.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Plays A few times a week
1.0

Horrific conditions

Altough the course looked spectacular online. I must have not read the part that said I needed to bring my weed wacker with my golf clubs. This course is terribly maintained and I couldn’t see my shoes in the grass it was so high. If you are not a spectacular player this course will have you losing over 20 balls because you can’t find them in tHe Amazon grass. Rating: Trash, horrific, my worst nightmare.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Rough needs work

Course is actually in really good shape, except the rough. They've not just left it so long it's basically an OB, it's also causing non stop ball hunts if you aren't in the fairway. It might as well be fescue lining the fairways. Greens and fairways were nice as were tee blocks and staff were great as always hence the 4 stars. I'd normally give it a 4.5 but the poor state of the rough (long dead grass everywhere) knocks at least half a star. Hopefully it will get under control soon

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Average

Classical design

The rough made the course unplayable; come on - I thought I was back at SawGrass.

The green were really really slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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