Thundering Waters Golf Club

About
Thundering Waters Golf Club, so named for its proximity to the Canadian Horseshoe Falls, has a unique layout that combines a parkland course with the tricky elements of a heathland golf course. There is an interesting combination of drivable par 4s and scenic par 3s that will provide a formidable test for even the most skilled players. The golf course first winds through heavily wooded patches and then finds its way to rugged hills dotted with thick fescue where true links-style holes with deep bunkers and large, undulating greens await you. The layout also features several doglegs and more than 100 bunkers strategically placed throughout. Water hazards come into play on 10 holes. Thundering Waters Golf Club was Canada's first John Daly signature golf course.
Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
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Daly | 72 | 6530 yards | 71.8 | 143 |
Black | 72 | 6153 yards | 70.0 | 137 |
Blue | 72 | 5723 yards | 68.0 | 131 |
White | 72 | 5083 yards | 65.0 | 121 |
Red | 72 | 4517 yards | 63.5 | 115 |
Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
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Daly M: 71.2/131 W: 75.4/144 | 320 | 423 | 201 | 472 | 549 | 180 | 305 | 211 | 501 | 3162 | 210 | 328 | 500 | 227 | 406 | 540 | 170 | 435 | 552 | 3368 | 6530 |
Black M: 68.9/127 W: 73.7/140 | 310 | 410 | 195 | 462 | 540 | 142 | 295 | 177 | 484 | 3015 | 200 | 304 | 462 | 205 | 381 | 516 | 146 | 398 | 526 | 3138 | 6153 |
Blue M: 66.5/125 W: 70.9/134 | 300 | 375 | 175 | 450 | 525 | 123 | 261 | 160 | 470 | 2839 | 172 | 279 | 442 | 179 | 349 | 483 | 119 | 372 | 489 | 2884 | 5723 |
White M: 63.8/117 W: 67.2/123 | 265 | 317 | 146 | 410 | 500 | 103 | 215 | 140 | 435 | 2531 | 150 | 248 | 418 | 150 | 311 | 429 | 96 | 335 | 415 | 2552 | 5083 |
Red M: 62.0/114 W: 64.4/117 | 232 | 283 | 122 | 394 | 474 | 85 | 184 | 124 | 405 | 2303 | 131 | 228 | 336 | 120 | 263 | 397 | 74 | 274 | 391 | 2214 | 4517 |
Handicap | 8 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 9 | |||
Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by dperron85 on 08/02/2025
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Photo submitted by dperron85 on 08/02/2025
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Photo submitted by u314162133341 on 07/16/2025
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Photo submitted by u314162133341 on 07/16/2025
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Photo submitted by MikeAroo on 06/17/2024
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Photo submitted by MikeAroo on 06/17/2024
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Photo submitted by MikeAroo on 06/17/2024
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Photo submitted by MikeAroo on 06/17/2024
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Photo submitted by dtaylor96 on 06/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161701627 on 06/20/2021
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Ruts on all the greens Photo submitted by Ron2108443 on 07/12/2018
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Constant jackhammering from the high rise construciton. Photo submitted by Ron2108443 on 07/12/2018
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Desert of a Tee Box Photo submitted by Ron2108443 on 07/12/2018
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Deep Ruts on every Green. Photo submitted by Ron2108443 on 07/12/2018
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Bunkers under repair Photo submitted by Ron2108443 on 07/12/2018
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Burlap in Bunkers Photo submitted by Ron2108443 on 07/12/2018
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Photo submitted by steveborisenko on 05/20/2015
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18th green Photo submitted by Debbieholmes on 07/19/2013
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John Daly's cart! Lol. Photo submitted by Debbieholmes on 07/19/2013
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Photo submitted by Jim6422750 on 06/26/2013
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16th Hole Photo submitted by Ernest1975 on 10/13/2012
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18th Hole Photo submitted by Ernest1975 on 10/13/2012
Great value for this layout.
Challenging layout and greens However the tee boxes and bunkers are not maintained well. If only they could take care of it then it is a fantastic course with great value pricing.
Really liked the course layout
Enjoyed the round of golf and friendliness of staff. Heavy rains the night prior so cart path only rules which slowed down pace of play but really enjoyed the variety of holes and subtlety of greens. Carts are definitely needed as there is lots of distance to be covered going from greens to the next tee box.
Worst course in Niagara
Only good thing I can say was greens were ok. 6 out of 10 rating.
The rest they should be ashamed to charge more than $45 to play.
I know they are trying to fix the sand traps but they should of started e years ago. Most of them being so deep maintenance will be impossible. Hope they fixed drainage first in traps and use the pure white sand from Ohio
Forget about finding a good spot on tee boxes. #10 is a total weed bed.
Too bad it has come to these conditions when it use to be somewhat of a good course for $60.
Better than expected
We had been warned that bunkers are a disaster and some holes have been shortened. Course has good assortment of holes. With bunker reconstruction and some TLC this course could be a must play. Beware the yardages in the course yardage book - distances from tees to landing spots are not always accurate.
Good course
Just good course
John’s signature course
Understand how hard to keep theses bunkers
Please just make as grass bunkers
It will be much better looking
I enjoyed this one
John must have been drunk when he designed this course
The layout of this track is possibly the most complicated, ill conceived, poorly planned I've ever played. Ever.
If you love laying up and driving five minutes between holes, this is the course for you.
Saturday early twilight golf and not a drink, refreshment, amenity insight.
Tee time confusion at the clubhouse.
I deeply respect the commitment to being a "hot mess" this course has. It really captures John Daly's spirit.
One and done for me.
Great track
Fairways and greens in good shape, only issue is bunkers were unplayable
Fix the bunkers!!!
Great lay out! Really need to put sand in the bunkers
Don’t waste your money
I don’t ever complain or leave a review but I felt I had to this time. Long story short, This course is in very bad shape. I would’ve never booked here Had I known that this course is extremely neglected.its not worth it Even if you get a hot deal. I’d pay the extra money and golf somewhere else. The tee blocks, fairways, green and last but not least bunkers are all in dire need of repair. The bunkers aren’t playable. The bunkers had messages written in them that contained profanity and shows a complete lack of course maintenance. The course is very neglected. I’d be embarrassed to call myself a member here. I will not be returning.
Weird layout
Definitely a weird layout of their holes. Have to travel far for some holes and confusing to find some. No beverage cart driving aroind. Pace of play was really good. A lot of bunkers had hard sand in them or sometimes no sand at all with weeds growing out. A few tee boxes look like they haven't been maintained in awhile. Greens were really good.
Overall, not worth the price to play.
Bunkers
Good course but the bunkers are in terrible shape.
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