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4.4
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4.7
Friendliness
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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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4.6
1372 Reviews (1372)

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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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not like I remembered

Feels like the course is not being kept up. Grooming, greens and grass care was not nearly good enough. Things like stairs and railings look like they have not seen a coat of paint in more than 10 years. I was surprised the course didn't have more of a polished feel.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great Day !

Enjoyed our annual trip to Play Whirlpool . Course was in great condition. Pin locations on par fours were a challenge but enjoyed the smooth putting conditions. Great course in a lively tourist destination ...Niagara Falls.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 09/11/2017

Thank you very much and we hope to see you back again on your next trip

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Whirlpool

The course is in beautiful shape . Now is the time to play before the leaf season

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 09/11/2017

Thank you, we'll see you back at the course soon!

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Granddaddy of Niagara

For many years this has been the best public course in the Niagara area. It has recovered from some problems that were weather related in the past and is in top notch condition.

Go..play...enjoy!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 09/11/2017

Thank you very much, we appreciate your positive comments.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great layout

This golf course is in pristine condition. Fast green, scenic views, friendly and helpful staff... All around we had a wonderful day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 09/11/2017

Fantastic review, thank you very much!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good

Was in great shape only issue are the none stop helicopters Flying around

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 09/11/2017

Thank you very much.

Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wine country golf

Well laid out course with various angles to keep it interesting. Good shots were rewarded, which is how courses should play. Beautifully landscaped which I did not expect for a public course. Only flaw was constant noise of helicopters nearby used for providing tourists aerial views of Niagara Falls. That said, I was alone so maybe I would not have noticed if I had playing partners. All in all, a great round on a lovely course. Also enjoyed a cold one on the patio overlooking the 18th hole. I look forward to playing Whirlpool again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 09/11/2017

Thank you very much and we hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value for the price. Some interesting holes.

Always nice to play but five hours is too long for a game of golf. Marshall disappeared after the fourth hole and two groups ahead of us were brutally slow. Course in very good condition but some of the pin placements were very difficult for a public course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 09/11/2017

Thank you for your feedback, we'll look into the Marshall issue to see what happened.

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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

We enjoy the course

I would recommend,we enjoyed the course, the layout,and the staff, everyone there is very friendly.

We are going to play again on Sunday.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 08/28/2017

Thank you very much

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A nice course close to Niagara Falls

Niagara Parks does a great job with the maintenance of their courses. Fairways are lines with trees so a good tee shot is vital. There's not much elevation change throughout the course and the greens are medium speed and generally flat. There are plenty of sand traps but not much water.

The only real negative about this course is the constant buzz from Niagara Helicopters.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 08/28/2017

Thank you for the review and we're glad you enjoyed our course!

Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Get rid of the Canada Geese

Whirlpool is a classic design that should be played at least once. It demands a thinking game and is an enjoyable walk. Two issues remain. First the bunkers look manicured but they lack a good sand base. The result is its difficult to get under the golf ball in the bunkers and you tend to get skulked shots out of them. Second is the huge numbers of Canada Geese that make the course their habitat. You are dodging Geese droppings from holes 1-18. One hole was so bad, I spent more than half my time guiding the geese away from our playing area and the putting green. It's an annoyance that makes a great course less enjoyable

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 08/28/2017

Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We will let the Superintendent know about the sand depth. As for the geese, yes they can be a nuisance and we do try to stay on top of them. Hard creatures to get rid of safely.

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Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunker sand

Love this course and enjoy the experience every time I get there. It has been a tough year on golf course maintenance and one issue showed up on my last visit. There are some bunkers where sand has not been kept up and you can't help but blade the ball. This needs to be addressed.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 08/28/2017

Thank you for your feedback on some of the bunkers. We will forward this on to our Superintendent.

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

1st class all the way

Course is in best shape in over 5 years. Just a perfect day on a beautiful course. staff was excellent as always,

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 08/21/2017

Thank you very much!!

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Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great day, friendly layout

Whirlpool is a very solid golf course. The day was perfect weather wise and pace of play was great. Never waited for the group in front and were never pressured by the group behind. The course was in good condition considering the amount of rain this year and the layout is very friendly. A lot of back and forth holes with not much topographical changes and very little water. Not sure it is worth the posted price but the golfnow.com rate made it a good value.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 08/21/2017

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave feedback. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Fantastic course!

Even though it rained pretty heavily and there was some standing water in the fairways, the greens were still pretty firm and rolled nicely. Great layout and alwats well maintained. With the Canadian exchange it's even more of a deal for U.S. citizens. We will definitely be back!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 08/21/2017

Thank you very much and we're glad to hear you'll be returning again for another round.

Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Whirl pool course

Excellent condition. Very friendly staff. Very long course for an average golfer even from the white T blocks. Still enjoyable but shorten all the 200 yard par three's . Too many making it too difficult for seniors like me. Still a great day.

62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 08/21/2017

Glad to hear you enjoyed our course conditions. As for the par 3's, the Architect Stanley Thompson was known to make sure his par 3's were difficult. Possibly playing up a tee block on the par 3's could help the difficulty.

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