Thundering Waters GC: #18, #9
Aerial view of the 18th and 9th holes at Thundering Waters Golf Club
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4.0
896 Reviews (896)
5 Stars
303
4 Stars
408
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
3.8
84.2%
Recommend this course
761 out of 896 reviews
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4.0
33 Reviews (33)
5 Stars
12
4 Stars
12
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
84.8%
Recommend this course
28 out of 33 reviews
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4.0
76 Reviews (76)
5 Stars
26
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.9%
Recommend this course
63 out of 76 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

4.0
896 Reviews (896)

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 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Tourist Trap!!

Each year I play this course the worse it gets! I’m not even sure where to start… the tee blocks are full of divots, you couldn’t find a sliver of grass if you tried… bunkers were unplayable… the greens were punched and full of sand running at a 6 max! Last time I will ever play here sorry JD!!

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 14
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bunker Disaster

There’s a lot of bonkers on the course and none of them are taken care of very well

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Good challenge

Definitely a course that you can’t afford a duff off the tee., keep it straight and in play as majority of holes are tight, lined with Trees and OB. Greens are good, with some undulation but not to excess.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

This is a target golf course

There must have been a tournament there recently as course had lots of divots on each hole.

Greens were went so ran slow.

Fairways are tight so lots of trouble if you're not straight

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Over priced

Refund should be offered or reduce price due to non existent sand traps.

Worst I have seen in Niagara area.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unpleasant experience

My cousin and I had an early tee time and the course was damp. We were able to tee off immediately when we arrived. That was good. But as we were playing there was some grass condition tractor guy in the fairway doing his job but it seems that every hole we went to this gentleman was cutting and rolling the grass in front of us which is very disappointing. I had him do this for most of the time on the course. We were driving balls towards him and he had no regard to shut off the tractor or move most of the time. His tractor was very noisy while we’re hitting the ball is very disrupting. By the time the 17th all came we had said we had enough and he finally shut down the tractor for us so we didn’t have to put up with him for the last two holes. Very disappointing!

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Did not play as well as it should.

All bunkers out of play. Tee boxes uneven and missing grass. Played it in the past with everything neatly done and it is very challenging but with no bunkers and tee boxes a mess not as good.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 76
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
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Poor bunkering

Nice course, friendly staff, fairways and greens were very soft but in nice shape, however, the maintenance of the bunkers were deplorable.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 76
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 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For pity sake, spend some money on the bunkers

After 3 holes our group agreed to take free drops out of what barely passes for bunkers at this course. Unless you want to break your wrist or snap a club head just don't play out of them. Otherwise a pretty nice course. No doubt will be bulldozed soon as the housing is going to take over.

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