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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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
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.
Classic Thompson Layout
Tremendous value for a municipal course. Very challenging layout, but very playable for a wide variety of skill levels.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed our facility!
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..
Thank you for your feedback, we'll pass this on to our staff for review in regards to conditions and pricing strategy.
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!
Great review, thank you very much. We'll be sure to pass on your bunker comments to our Turf Department for consideration.
First time.
Very friendly staff. Course in excellent shape. Good variety of holes and tees for any level of golfer.
Thank you very much!
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
Thank you very much!
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 .
Thank you, we hope to see you back again soon
So noisy
This golf course is nearby the heliport. The helicopters flying around was so noisy and disturbing.
Sorry about the helicopters, unfortunately we don't have any control over where and how often they fly.
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.
Thank you for the compliments and the halfway hut note. We'll look into this for future improvement
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!
Thank you, we hope to see you back again soon
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
Glad to hear the staff were helpful! We hope to see you back again soon.
Thank you very much!