Thundering Waters GC: #18, #9
Aerial view of the 18th and 9th holes at Thundering Waters Golf Club
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4.0
856 Reviews (856)
5 Stars
287
4 Stars
395
3 Stars
109
2 Stars
34
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
86.7%
Recommend this course
727 out of 856 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.8
87 Reviews (87)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
43
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.5%
Recommend this course
70 out of 87 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.9
107 Reviews (107)
5 Stars
30
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.1%
Recommend this course
90 out of 107 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6530 yards
Slope 143
Rating 71.8

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 2005
Golf Season Year round
Architect John Daly (2005)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS 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 No
Dress code Proper attire is required.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities
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4.0
856 Reviews (856)
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Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 143
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Reviews 143
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

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

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great track

Fairways and greens in good shape, only issue is bunkers were unplayable

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

Fix the bunkers!!!

Great lay out! Really need to put sand in the bunkers

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 63
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bunkers

Good course but the bunkers are in terrible shape.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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