Thundering Waters GC: #18, #9
Aerial view of the 18th and 9th holes at Thundering Waters Golf Club
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4.0
863 Reviews (863)
5 Stars
291
4 Stars
396
3 Stars
110
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.1
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.6
84.8%
Recommend this course
733 out of 863 reviews
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3.7
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.8
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.3
77.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 9 reviews
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3.8
94 Reviews (94)
5 Stars
25
4 Stars
44
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
6
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.4
80.9%
Recommend this course
76 out of 94 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
863 Reviews (863)
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Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

5 hour round....

With 8 minutes between tee times it makes for a 5 hour round. At one point we had 4 different foursomes on the 5th hole. One group was late so the put them ahead of us who showed up 30 minutes before out tee time. The group in front of us teed off from the GOLDS and barely hit it passed the women's reds. We had a poor 2some behind us but no point in letting them through when we were waiting for 1 and 2 groups in front of us.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Too challenging

Just being honest, it’s what you want. I’d never play here again. Far too challenging for our level of play. Loved the carpet-like fairways. Absolutely gorgeous course.

None of my friends are at this level of play, therefore I would not recommend.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 17
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun play at Thundering water

Played Tuesday morning, greens were nice some fairways were some due to rain, hit a nice drive but couldn’t find the plugged ball, not the courses fault, would recommend and go back again,

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

good value and nice course

Found the course to be challenging because of the way the terrain was used to protect greens. Ccould be fooled into thinking that the hole is driveable but it is not . good golf course management is rewarded as I was reminded by one of my playing partners after wasting a shot or two. .Recent rains made the fairways soft and balls would plug rather than run. Tee boxes as previously mentioned were well used but not so that it was bothersome. Would go back again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap Don't know
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 Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Decent one time play

Was bummed with the conditions (very wet and the tee boxes and bunkers were suffering). The design was good enough I felt good about going but I think I'll choose another course next time I'm here.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thundering Waters

Had an early morning tee time, was surprised to find out it was cart path only... course was in good shape but pretty wet, some bunkers submerged in water... didn’t expect this since we haven’t had much rain lately... still had a fun round

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 30
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Tough course

Course is not long but challenging. It was in good shape but the tee boxes could use some tlc.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Amazing course

This is an amazing golf course to play on

Hard but fun to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Not the course John Daly approved

The course appears to have changed dramatically since it was built. Par 5’s are really par 4’s. Blue tees were under 6000 yards. Some tees didn’t have any grass on them. Daly should have his name removed! Many better options in Niagara Falls!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Poor
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

John Daley's Course

The course was very wet in certain areas. We did have rain but it seemed like over watering. There was a pool of water on one green. For a John Daley course it seems very short. You can't hit driver on many of the par 4's and the par 5's are easily reached in two shots. Overall though it was a good experience. Hooked up with a great couple from Pennsylvania. Would recommend it.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Neat course

Course has a good layout but it is short and seems to have been shortened. Pace of play was AWFUL! We waited to tee off on every hole! Course was in decent shape but had a lot of standing water. We had to think about almost every shot and the course proved challenging despite the lack of length. It was a fun, somewhat novelty course.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bad day in Niagara Falls

This round was the slowest I've had in 20 yrs. The tee boxes were up way too close which shortened the course so the Par 5's weren't able to stretch out play, and does nobody wave up on Par 3's anymore?

Tee time was 12:30 - didn't tee off till 1PM, and finished @ 6:15.

Won't be back soon,

Wayne

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fun Placement Course

I was surprised how nice this course was after some of the bad reviews, but the conditions were perfect. Greens rolled true and fairways were in great shape. I only recall one tee box in rough shape on one of the par 3s. This is a difficult course and I would not recommend for beginners or those who cannot hit an iron straight off the tee. But for the avid golfer this is a fun change up and it really makes you think on each shot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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