Whirlpool Golf Course
About
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
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
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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
Pace of Play and early club house closing
Unbelievable slow pace of play. They have a starter who does nothing. They let me out as a single behind 3 full groups. Took me 2:30 to play the front alone cause none of the groups would let anyone faster passed them.
Very Good Municipal course
Played on a Monday afternoon (3 pm) and played in 3 hrs 45 min - excellent pace of play. I had played here about 30 years ago but only remembered one hole (2nd hole). We played at Whirlpool because Grand Niagara had no availability. We generally play Grand Niagara once or twice a year, so we looked forward to Whirlpool. Although we enjoyed playing it, it's a good notch BELOW Grand Niagara in terms of conditions and maintenance and layout. The bunkers at Whirlpool were disappointing, especially fairway bunkers. The greens were in great shape but quite slow. Although we enjoyed our round, we agreed that Grand Niagara was significantly better and would much rather play there. Whirlpool has some nice vistas and is a well laid out course by Stanley Thompson but could be much better with some TLC and better conditioning. This may not be possible being a municipal course. Very good pro shop staff as well as other staff (starters area & wait staff on patio deck for dinner).
Great course but terrible pace of play
I love going to play this course. Every summer for the last 5 years. Only problem is pace of play. Two foresomes in front for me as single and they didn’t let me play through till 11. It shouldn’t take 2 1/2 hours to play the front.
Great track
Fantastic course. Reasonable price. Course staff was very courteous.
Fabulous Condition
Excellent course, it’s a beautiful Stanley Thompson design. The course is in amazing condition, the greens are best that I’ve seen them. Finished 18 in just under 4 hours, and that was with a full tee sheet. Always a pleasure to play, highly recommended...
Whirlpool
The course was in great condition,so much fun to play. Well worth the trip,will go back!!
Enormous greens with a fine speed. Good and long par 3s.
I will definetly play it again
thankful there is big shade trees
great course , we love playing this course usually a couple of times per year,. always in excellent condition.
MY FAVOURITE COURSE IN REGION
Cant say enough about this course. Immaculate and the wide fairways offer an enjoyable game...Pace of play was perfect...Give it a try - you will return again and again..
good course layout
old fashioned parkland course layout. Fairways and greens were in very good shape - albeit with slower but hard greens. the layout and different tees accommodated all levels of play. Overall condition was great. Good value for the money.
One complaint: Pace of play was very slow (5:15 hrs). A marshal went around (saw once over 18 holes), but he was not helping the situation. On some tee boxes 3-4 groups waited to hit.
Canada Day Special
This course being public is often really busy on holidays so we were surprised by a sub 4 hour round. Course was in great shape considering all the rain we had. Staff are always helpful and friendly. Greens ran true and not just because a sank a 40 ft birdie on the first. Good choice for dinner after and craft beer.
Great shape, pretty course
Nice course, not super challenging holes with fairly forgiving landing spots off the tee but was in great shape. Greens could be faster bunkers could be better but fairways rough and tee blocks were all nice. Could do with a range to warm up but has a nice little chipping green with a first cut and bunker to get a feel for the track. Was 55 cart incl on Canada day which I'd say is solid value for a course of this quality. Would definitely go back.
Always a great round
Whirlpool is consistently good and has always been a favourite.
Bad deal
Booked a Hot Deal. Tried to use one or all four promotion codes. Did not accept. Cost was $81 a golfer! Could have paid $55 at the course.
enjoyed golfing at this wonderful golf course again and will definitely go back