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4.6
1372 Reviews (1372)
5 Stars
723
4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
26
1 Stars
13
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
95.9%
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1291 out of 1372 reviews
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4.5
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.9
90.9%
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10 out of 11 reviews
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4.7
25 Reviews (25)
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.4
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.7
Amenities
4.6
StaffFriendliness
4.8
96.0%
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24 out of 25 reviews
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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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4.6
1372 Reviews (1372)
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great Day

Arrived at Whirlpool Golf Course a little early for our tee time and we were asked if we would like to start early. Course was in fantastic shape and the staff was friendly and courteous. I would recommend Whirpool to anyone looking for a great day of golf with some long par 3 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 06/21/2018

Thank you very much!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 69
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 292
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Classic Thompson Layout

Tremendous value for a municipal course. Very challenging layout, but very playable for a wide variety of skill levels.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 06/21/2018

Thank you, glad you enjoyed our facility!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

so-so...

Played here many times over the years - usually 1-2x per season. Used to like it here much more than now. Course conditions were a solid B which normally is fine but when they charge the same as the other 2 Parks courses (with A+ conditions) its a bit underwhelming. Fairways & tees hadn't been mowed (on a Fri am) although the greens were (real) good - smooth, quick, & held shots. Not to mention the constant helicopters overhead & traffic noise from the parkway near many holes, its just a meh experience here these days unfortunately. Much better value for the $$ over at Legends where they clearly spend more attention (& money) w/ the upkeep & attention to detail. Should be at least $10 - $20 less to play here but it usually isn't & that's really my main complaint. Not great value for the $$ here compared to the other 2 courses..

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 06/13/2018

Thank you for your feedback, we'll pass this on to our staff for review in regards to conditions and pricing strategy.

Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

One of the best!

Always a pleasure to play Whirlpool! One of the most enjoyable rounds whenever I’ve played there. It would have been 5 stars all around with the only complaint being the bunkers, some were fine others very little sand. Inconsistency is always a problem especially if you find yourself in a few. Otherwise the course conditions were superb, greens were absolutely excellent!, fairways and tees were great. I like that they have removed a lot of the fescue as trees have matured. It creates problems for off line shots without slowing down play looking in the long grass!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 06/13/2018

Great review, thank you very much. We'll be sure to pass on your bunker comments to our Turf Department for consideration.

Played On
Reviews 11
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
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

First time.

Very friendly staff. Course in excellent shape. Good variety of holes and tees for any level of golfer.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 06/13/2018

Thank you very much!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

perfect course

what a great course well looked after workers so friendly all worth the price.if you haven't been there its worth the trip

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 06/08/2018

Thank you very much!

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Love

Lucky to live in the area played this course so many times and I make sure to play few rounds every year . Pace of game was slow last time but that was the first time .

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 06/08/2018

Thank you, we hope to see you back again soon

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

So noisy

This golf course is nearby the heliport. The helicopters flying around was so noisy and disturbing.

Conditions Good
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 06/08/2018

Sorry about the helicopters, unfortunately we don't have any control over where and how often they fly.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

ANOTHER GREAT ROUND

This is a great course to play. Very well groomed fairways and the greens were excellent and true. We had a 7:54 am start but the starter let us go early teeing off on the back nine first. The pace was great, we weren't being pushed nor were we on the heels of anyone in front of us. Well worth the money to play this course. Just wish they had a snack bar open when we hit the turn.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 06/08/2018

Thank you for the compliments and the halfway hut note. We'll look into this for future improvement

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Nice golf experience

Classic golf layout, fun to play with just enough challenge. The fringes of the course aren't what they used to be however the overall course is in very good condition. Go play!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 06/08/2018

Thank you, we hope to see you back again soon

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I would play it anytime!

Coming from Oakville (approx 1 hour) the course was great. Was greeted at pro shop with enthusiasm! Starter gave us a few tips that helped.... only complaint was the greens were recently punched and we were not informed when round was booked. I am a 18 handicap and my two friends are scratch and 7. I played whites while they played blue front and gold back...... otherwise a really nice course and fantastic club house patio indoor and outdoor

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 05/29/2018

Glad to hear the staff were helpful! We hope to see you back again soon.

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