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Whirlpool Golf Course
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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
GOOD BUT SOGGY
For the time of year and the weather we have had recently the course was in very good shape. However the low lying areas were still very soggy and water still standing in areas. The greens however were very good and rolled pretty true. This is a challenging course and one of the better ones in Niagara, a definite to play.
Soggy day
The course was soggy at best. This made it cartpath only which slows everything down. The course is in good shape overall. It’s early in the season and I am sure we will play it again!
The course has been drying up nicely with the recent warm temperatures and winds. We'll see you again soon.
Still spring golf so a bit wet especially sand bunkers. Positive side with Spring golf is that the course is not very busy and rates are great, Great walking course. Saw a herd(?) of deer on the back nine so that was a nice break.
Thank you, we hope to see you again soon.
Great Place
This is early in the season and the green's are fast. Going to be a real challenge in the summer. We have had some rain so it was a little wet. No roll but clean and place. Made it real long. Nice layout, well bunkered, tree lined but not to narrow, nice amount of water. Pretty course. I have always wanted to play this course and now, I must play it again. The staff are great. The hamburger's are the best I have had. Jim
Thank you for the fantastic review. We look forward to seeing you again.
Always a pleasure.
Staff always friendly and accommodating. Great shape for early spring.
Thank you very much.
Good for fall golf
As always this course was in excellent condition considering the time of year. The off course facilities were closed, (halfway house, restaurant etc.) but that wasn't an issue at all. Real good round in November.
Thank you, glad to hear you enjoyed your late season round of golf with us. See you next year!
Great deal with Golfnow
No food services except in pro shop- which turned out to be excellent! Fresh pre-made sandwiches , and good coffee! Thanks !
Great track!
Yes, the tourist helicopters are overhead constantly. No big deal. It's a TOUGH track because it's narrow-ish, and the trees on both sides are punishing. I didn't loose any balls, but I was completely blocked by trees on at least 4 holes, so accuracy off the tee is important here. Greens are good, challenging but not crazy by any means. Definitely possible to avoid 3 putts on a round. Overall, I had a great day out and since it was end of October the course was quiet. I'd image it gets very busy in the summer. Oh, only downside, there's no warm up range.
Great course spoiled by the rain and cold
Course was in great shape, as usual. Not very busy due to the weather. Foursome of young guys let my wife and I play through on the 3rd hole. Didn't stop until it rained on #12. Didn't mind because we had a great deal on GolfNow. Play this course whenever we're in the area. Love it!
Thank you very much, we hope to see you back again next time you're visiting Niagara Falls.
Very nice
Oldie but goodie, in really nice shape for late October. Greens healed, quick but not too fast. Leaves under control. Would play again tomorrow if the weather wasn't about to turn.
Thank you, we're glad to hear you enjoyed our course conditions. Hopefully we'll see you again this season....we may have a few more nice days left before winter!
I love the course
I always enjoy Whirlpool. A great layout. Very good course condition.
Thank you very much!
Nice Course
Good day. This course is always in great shape. You will hear helicopters all day long though. But its by the falls so......
Go play the course, you won't regret it.
Thank you and we'll see you again soon