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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)
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0
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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
16
4 Stars
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3 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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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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Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beautiful

I always love playing it here one of my best course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 33
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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).

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

Fantastic course. Reasonable price. Course staff was very courteous.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 41
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Whirlpool

The course was in great condition,so much fun to play. Well worth the trip,will go back!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Enormous greens with a fine speed. Good and long par 3s.

I will definetly play it again

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course and value

Had a great day here!! Course is in great shape and is laid out really well!!!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

thankful there is big shade trees

great course , we love playing this course usually a couple of times per year,. always in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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