Thundering Waters GC: #18, #9
Aerial view of the 18th and 9th holes at Thundering Waters Golf Club
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3.9
893 Reviews (893)
5 Stars
301
4 Stars
407
3 Stars
117
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
82.8%
Recommend this course
758 out of 893 reviews
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4.0
30 Reviews (30)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.7
83.3%
Recommend this course
25 out of 30 reviews
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3.9
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
29
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
81.3%
Recommend this course
61 out of 75 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout uses natural terrain beautifully, delivering a challenging and varied round that consistently earns high marks from recent players. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this an excellent value for the experience offered.

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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Reviews

3.9
893 Reviews (893)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 54
Water Hazards 42
Undulating Greens 34
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 34
A Weekend Splurge 26
Locals 25
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 44
Near Local Attractions 41
Worth the Drive 23

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Played On
Reviews 39
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 Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout

The course was in good shape and pace of play was great. Never had to wait. Only issue is the bunkers were terrible. Full of water, not raked and terrible sand. Other than that I would recommend giving it a try.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 39
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good day

Good day of golf

Not a course for players who don’t hit it straight

Lots of water and huge deep pot bunkers

Enjoyed it very much

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course is in very good condition., fairways and greens. Only complaint is the bunkers are in poor shape .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent experience

I was taken off guard a bit to drive in and see the course completely embedded in a housing subdivision however we were soon greeted by very pleasant and knowledgeable staff from the club drop to the pro shop to the starter and the marshals. All were exceptionally friendly and courteous. Really enjoyed our day. The course was in good shape overall with a few tee boxes being a little rough however didn’t affect play. We played in about 4:05 and on day that was very busy ….that was quick in our minds. Pricing for food beverages and apparel in the pro shop was very reasonable. We will certainly be back. I would give it 4 1/2 stars if that was an option.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fabulous Course

Very well maintained. Not a long course but calls for some accurate shots. Well worth the $50 US. Highly recommend

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Excellent Course

I was impressed with the condition of the course, was happy with the pace of play, the staff was very pleasant and it was overall, a really good experience. It has a nice layout and some challenging holes which becomes more of a factor depending upon what tees you're playing from. Greens were in great shape with putts running fast and true

I will happily come back again soon to play this beauty.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Workers need to be quite, bad bunkers

Trimming, lawn mowing in your swing, bunkers not a lot of sand, no range

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great day of golf

Well maintained course, conveniently located. Last week 12 of us got out and had a great day. Friendly staff, good pace of play and a reasonable green fee are all reasons I’ll be back.

Love to see a “cart server” out there sometime!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Manners

Bunkers were terrible. Workers on course had no golf etiquette. Kept equipment running while you’re swinging. Did not turn off.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course

Had a great day at the course. Very hot and humid day, and still had a blast! Very friendly staff, and generally a well kept course. There are a few details that could be better (bunker sand, tee decks), but at the end of the day, the design is awesome. Fairways and greens were great, and the various tees gave each player the option to either score well, or be humbled lol!

We will be back to seek some revenge, as we are still licking our wounds from playing the Daly tees.

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