Thundering Waters GC: #18, #9
Aerial view of the 18th and 9th holes at Thundering Waters Golf Club
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4.0
894 Reviews (894)
5 Stars
301
4 Stars
408
3 Stars
117
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
83.9%
Recommend this course
759 out of 894 reviews
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4.0
31 Reviews (31)
5 Stars
10
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
83.9%
Recommend this course
26 out of 31 reviews
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3.9
75 Reviews (75)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
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

4.0
894 Reviews (894)

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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4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 31
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
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5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 13
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4.0
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
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5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 1
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great visit. Very friendly bunch. Rained out after 11 holes and got nine hole rain check. Next day with under par they couldn’t get us on.

Excellent experience overall. Talk to starter about your plans so you are disappointed later when your trying to use your rain check or extra play. The young lady that helped me was with my reservations was “top drawer helpful. She even gave me a call to let me know she had an opening for a third day and let me cancel it if it wasn’t needed. Thanks for making it easy!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 66
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Short but Challenging

A fun course to play. Not long however some very tight landing areas and narrow fairways. Course track is a bit hard to follow, they course use a few more signs. Got lost twice.

Will definitely play again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Big disappointment

I have played this course several times and it was a favourite. This time, after not having played there in a couple of years, I was extremely disappointed. The greens were extremely slow,. The sand traps were hard and grass infested. They have obviously not been maintained. The fairways were cut but had large chunks of cut grass all over. We had a late afternoon tee time. The main cafe was closed by the time we finished nine and the half way house closes at five. No beer available and no food. Not worth the money. I will not be back.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 3
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 A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good value

Good value, great course in good condition.

Friendly staff!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

disappointed

used to love this course. in the last few years i t has gone downhill. the bunkers are horrible. the overall maintenance is bad. not the course it used to be. why drive an hour to play there. I can play courses closer to home for the same value.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 145
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played

Finally

I noticed that they fixed one trap. Only a 100 or so to go. Everything else in very good shape.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Too Wet to Play

The course was extremely wet and really should have been closed for the day. Tee boxes were soaked and there was no traction even with spikes. The damage that was done to them because of today's conditions was terrible. Fairways were so wet that you were sprayed with mud. Not a good experience and management should have made the decision to close the course for the day to dry out.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great day

Looks so nice in the fall, had a wonderful day and love this course! Risk/reward options is so much fun

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always wet

I truly enjoy playing this course. It is a favourite of mine. The layout suits my game too.

It is always soaking wet. Bunkers are unplayable due to lack of maintenance ( weeds etc). Tee boxes are also a bit pathetic.

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