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
Nice track but outside issues
Nice track and in great shape. Big issue is out of their control........helicopters making noise all round.
Noise level
Tourist Helicopters taking off and landing constantly 1mile away was deafening and spoiled the round.............we won't go back.
Sorry to hear about your experience with the helicopters. Unfortunately it is out of our control.
Still a great course
Bunkers a little rough but greens and fairways still good.
Glad to hear you enjoyed your day
Course was in great shape . Greens are very firm and fast . Overall good experience.
Thank you, we're glad you enjoyed your round with us
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.
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!
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. .
Thank you very much
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
Great review, thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. Hopefully we'll see you again this summer
Excellent starter and marshall.
Good experience..first time at this course with Golf Now...Only negative was tourist helicopters flying above constantly.!!
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.
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.
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.
Thank you very much, we're glad to hear you enjoyed the course. We hope to see you again this summer!
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
Fantastic, thank you very much!
Great value for good course
Really enjoyed it here for my first Niagara golf experience. Would play again.
Thank you very much
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.
Thank you very much and we hope to see you back again soon
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.
Thank you
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.
Thank you very much for the feedback and we're glad to hear the staff were able to accommodate your tee time
Glad to hear you enjoyed our course. Sorry about the helicopters, they can be distracting.