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4.6
1381 Reviews (1381)
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Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.7
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
94.6%
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1299 out of 1381 reviews
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4.4
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Conditions
4.3
Value
4.1
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.9
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4.5
23 Reviews (23)
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Conditions
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Value
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Layout
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Pace
4.5
Amenities
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StaffFriendliness
4.8
91.3%
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21 out of 23 reviews
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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
1381 Reviews (1381)

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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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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Anonymous
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.

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
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