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
Beautiful
I always love playing it here one of my best course
Whirlpool Golf Course
Always a pleasure to return to this Stanley Thompson-designed gem on the Niagara Parkway along the gorge leading to Niagara Falls. Starter and pro shop staff could not have been friendlier. However, no one to help take clubs out of car or load clubs on cart. Condition of course was only fair. Fairways are not cut very short and are really hacked up with divots, not surprising for a busy public track.
Wonderful course
First time playing this challenging course. It was in very good condition with nicely manacured fairways and greens that were true and fast. Am looking forward to my next round
Lots of numbers that can cause you all kinds of trouble
Beautiful Day
The coarse was in good condition. Greens were in very nice shape and putted consistently.. A great park coarse with beauty and nature.
NIce greens
I found the fairways and greens to be in top shape.Access from cart paths to greens very accessible.The staff was very polite and courteous .Course layout was good easy to get from one hole to the next .Over all a good experience and definitely would play again.
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.