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 |
Course Details
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Reviewer Photos
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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
Best of Niagara
Great course, wonderful staff, excellent value. Best in the area!
Challenging Course
The day was absolutely perfect, however, somewhat disappointed in the conditions of the course this time around. With no rain in the area for over 3 weeks and hot weather, the fairways were not up to par being a bit dry and hard in places. The greens were sprayed tanned a funny green standing out from everything - looked kind of weird actually. Played this course a few times in past and I know that these conditions are not common for this course.
yes it has been extremely dry this summer! The spray was a turf application and the colour allows the staff to see where the have sprayed to ensure they don't miss an area.
Never a Disappointment
I have played this course several times and have never been disappointed. Friendly, efficient staff. Course is in excellent condition, bunkers ( I visited a couple) in good condition. One of my favourite courses in the Niagara Region.
Thank you very much!
Always great
It’s always a great experience at Whirlpool.
The staff are fantastic. The starters know what they are doing . It was fairly busy at the first hole and sure enough the put us to start on the tenth.
Course is in great shape.
Kitchen staff is great as well. Especially the lady who has been there for 24 years , she made me a great breakfast sandwich
Can’t beat the price for the quality of the course
Thank you very much and yes, their breakfast sandwiches are incredible!!
Whirlpool is Amazing
This was my 8th round here this year. It is in amazing shape and is a great challenge for the money. Earn your shots here folks!
Thank you for your continued loyalty. We hope to see you back again soon.
HOT round at Whirlpool
A very hot day with temp's in the 90's but still a great round. Pace of play started out somewhat slow but must give much credit to the marshal who stayed on top of all the players a kept us well informed of what was going on in front of us. By the time we made the turn, the groups had strung out well and we finished our round in under 4 hrs. Terrific day and kudos to Whirlpool and all of its staff.
Thank you very much, we'll be sure to pass on your compliments to our staff.
Price went up, quality went down
First off, let me say that I have always loved this course. My BIL and I like to treat ourselves a few times a year. The course looked to be in good shape although the greens do look a little "pockmarked" from people not fixing their ball marks. My real gripe is with the bunkers. Please PUT SOME SAND IN THEM!!! I'm a decent sand player but geez, every one of us in our group "skulled" our sand shots all day. There was no way to get under the ball unless it was picked clean. The club just bounced off whatever was under the sand and we would hit the ball thin. It happened twice on one hole to one of the guys in our group. Just fix this one problem and I would be happy again.
We were also a little disappointed with the service in the restaurant. We always stop in and have a nice lunch and a beer and have never been let down. There seemed to be a large group sitting in the upper portion of the restaurant and so it was busy. We ordered our food and waited...and waited. Other people came in put in their orders and received their food 10-15 minutes later.....and we were still waiting. We asked what was taking so long as we had been there for 35 minutes at this point. "Oh, there's a big group that came in just before you sat down" we were told. When we asked why people who came in after us were already eating we were told that it was because they probably ordered salads. (They didn't...some were having burgers and sandwiches...same as we ordered). We didn't push it any further as I figured I would use this forum to show my displeasure. The food was very good but the service pretty much sucked. This was the first time we've been unhappy with either the course or the restaurant. Unfortunately, both were subpar on this day.
Will I return? Yes because like I said I love this course. Just do something about the sand traps. PLEASE!
Thank you for your feedback. We have been adding new sand into the bunkers but unfortunately not all of them have been completed yet. As for the restaurant, thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please call us directly at 905-356-7221 to speak to the Restaurant Manager to discuss further.
Beautiful golf course in Niagara
Great course to play. Well maintained and such a wonderful scenery. Every time we're in Niagara we book our tee time here and every year during Canada Day our friends , 4 couples will play 2 foursome .its always fun to play and we enjoyed the sorroudings and the environment. J washrooms are clean. The staffs are friendly and kind. Highly recommended to friends .
Thank you and we hope to see you back again next time you're visiting Niagara Falls.
Great value
Beautiful course, good value and outstanding club house and dining.
Thank you very much!
Great day at Whirlpool
Our group of seven all enjoyed the course immensely. From proshop to food & beverage and everything inbetween get top marks. Looking firward to playing there again!
Thank you, we'll see you soon!
A very well maintained classic!
Great greens!
Great simple layout.
No blind shots.
Very pretty!
Total winner.
I’ll be back with others for sure!!
Fantastic, we look forward to hosting you again next time you visit Niagara Falls.
Nice
Very nice course .Pace of play great.Greens were good.Layout great.
Thank you, glad to hear you enjoyed our golf course.
Great Course
After hearing about Whirlpool Golf Course over the past several years, I finely got my chance to play this course, what a treat!!! The staff were extremely friendly and knowledgeable.The course was in great condition, what you see is what you get, all of the greens were consistent when rolling the ball and the pace of play was perfect. If you get the chance you need to play this course!!!
(P.S. Only an hour from Mississauga!!)
Thank you, we hope to see you back again this summer.
Great course with a few issues
Love the course with great staff, but the helicopters constantly flying overhead are a bit irritating! The course is a bit rough in places and the half way house closed a bit early for my liking. Other than that will probably be back!
Sorry about the helicopters, they can be noisy at times. As for the halfway hours, we'll look into this right away. Glad to hear you enjoyed your round.
A favorite
Great day. A little slow at times but not unreasonably . Great shape, nice greens. Will play this golf course again. Just enough water hazards, and sand traps.
Beautiful club house .
Thank you very much, see you again soon.
Fantastic, thank you very much. We hope to see you back again soon.