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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.4
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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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Reviews

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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice track but outside issues

Nice track and in great shape. Big issue is out of their control........helicopters making noise all round.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 08/13/2017

Glad to hear you enjoyed our course. Sorry about the helicopters, they can be distracting.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Noise level

Tourist Helicopters taking off and landing constantly 1mile away was deafening and spoiled the round.............we won't go back.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 08/13/2017

Sorry to hear about your experience with the helicopters. Unfortunately it is out of our control.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Still a great course

Bunkers a little rough but greens and fairways still good.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 08/13/2017

Glad to hear you enjoyed your day

Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was in great shape . Greens are very firm and fast . Overall good experience.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 08/13/2017

Thank you, we're glad you enjoyed your round with us

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

you forget the helicopters quickly

Nice layout.

Warmly welcomed by prosjop attendee, not somuch by starter.

They give a yesrdage book which is helpful when its your fist tiem playing it.

The holes you see from the road are the most beautiful.

The par 3s are long .

I rated the value at 4 because I booked it with Golf now price otherwise would be a little steep.

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

Thank you for the review and yes you are right, the par 3's are long. Stanley Thompson was known for difficult par 3's and he sure showed it at Whirlpool!

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Nice course, very friendly staff

Course was very nice, although I was hoping to see some more colour - flowers. Course condition was excellent, course is very fair and the staff do go the extra to be very friendly and helpful. Great day overall. .

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

Thank you very much

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Old Course Feel

Everything about this course is very good ...especially the staff , the carts are newer very nice , the course it self was in excellent condition ...played with my dad who is 75 and his friend , the par 3,s are longer than most ...from whites , We always look at the par 3,s ...don,t want to hit drivers and 5 woods 200 yrds and 180 + for the older guys not enjoyable, so played from the reds , 2 man scramble $5 a guy we ended up tied ...lol...1 guy dropped a 60 ft prayer from front left fringe just over bunker to a back left corner flag ...AWESOME finished at 72,s ...we had the best day of golf EVER ... all players were engaged and not over matched trying to hit as far as us younger guys ...was perfect ...wish more did this ...Had a blast ...greens were faster than you think downhill and slower than you think coming back up once you went by 4 feet ..was a challenge to get the speed right ...GREAT TEST FOR ANY HANDICAP ...HIGHLY RECOMMEND... a little sidenote ... don,t play this in the fall to many leaves can,t find ball , on front nine ..in my opinion

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

Great review, thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. Hopefully we'll see you again this summer

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent starter and marshall.

Good experience..first time at this course with Golf Now...Only negative was tourist helicopters flying above constantly.!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Played Short

I played from the Blues and i should have gone next tee box back. At 60 years old i don't hit it as far but it seemed short from the blues. Plenty of challenge on the course and the greens were superb. Truly the best course that I played in Canada on a 4 course trip. A little pricey, But an overall value with the product given.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Pretty good. Not amazing.

No driving range.

No beer carts on a perfect day - cart girl called in sick apparently. Sorry, but not an excuse for a relatively expensive course with about a dozen other nearby courses to compete with.

Course conditions were great. Lots of challenging layouts and tree placements. Greens were tricky but not ridiculous.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fair test for the recreational golfer

Challenging but fair test for recreational golfer. Not too much trouble off the tees with wide fairways and short rough.

Greens were in excellent condition.

Par 3 are all longish. All in all a nice course any worth a visit if you are in Niagara.

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

Thank you very much, we're glad to hear you enjoyed the course. We hope to see you again this summer!

Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

JUL29 - Great Job as always NPC Crew

JUL29

Course as always in great condition and crew a solid 9/10 for courteous, professional and on their game

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

Fantastic, thank you very much!

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

Great value for good course

Really enjoyed it here for my first Niagara golf experience. Would play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 07/31/2017

Thank you very much

Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Whirlpool is great!

Course is very well kept. Greens are in perfect condition. I have played course many times and highly recommend it. A great layout.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 07/31/2017

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

Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

NIagara Falls SPecial

Whirlpool is a nice course in good condition. Pretty much played to my 12 handicap. Ok for all range of players. Hot deal price was excellent.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 07/31/2017

Thank you

Played On
Reviews 90
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Friendly staff

I screwed up my Tee time and the staff were great about it. Making sure we got out with no worries. Both the pro shop and the started were great !

Course was in great condition.

I enjoy this course but it does play a bit long for me.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
62534e2e-6240-598a-896d-b552a59e30c4
Commented on 07/31/2017

Thank you very much for the feedback and we're glad to hear the staff were able to accommodate your tee time

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