Thundering Waters Golf Club
About
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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daly | 72 | 6530 yards | 71.8 | 143 |
| Black | 72 | 6153 yards | 70.0 | 137 |
| Blue | 72 | 5723 yards | 68.0 | 131 |
| White | 72 | 5083 yards | 65.0 | 121 |
| Red | 72 | 4517 yards | 63.5 | 115 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daly M: 71.2/131 W: 75.4/144 | 320 | 423 | 201 | 472 | 549 | 180 | 305 | 211 | 501 | 3162 | 210 | 328 | 500 | 227 | 406 | 540 | 170 | 435 | 552 | 3368 | 6530 |
| Black M: 68.9/127 W: 73.7/140 | 310 | 410 | 195 | 462 | 540 | 142 | 295 | 177 | 484 | 3015 | 200 | 304 | 462 | 205 | 381 | 516 | 146 | 398 | 526 | 3138 | 6153 |
| Blue M: 66.5/125 W: 70.9/134 | 300 | 375 | 175 | 450 | 525 | 123 | 261 | 160 | 470 | 2839 | 172 | 279 | 442 | 179 | 349 | 483 | 119 | 372 | 489 | 2884 | 5723 |
| White M: 63.8/117 W: 67.2/123 | 265 | 317 | 146 | 410 | 500 | 103 | 215 | 140 | 435 | 2531 | 150 | 248 | 418 | 150 | 311 | 429 | 96 | 335 | 415 | 2552 | 5083 |
| Red M: 62.0/114 W: 64.4/117 | 232 | 283 | 122 | 394 | 474 | 85 | 184 | 124 | 405 | 2303 | 131 | 228 | 336 | 120 | 263 | 397 | 74 | 274 | 391 | 2214 | 4517 |
| Handicap | 8 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 18 | 2 | 16 | 4 | 17 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 9 | |||
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 72 |
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Photo submitted by dperron85 on 08/02/2025
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Photo submitted by dperron85 on 08/02/2025
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Photo submitted by u314162133341 on 07/16/2025
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Photo submitted by u314162133341 on 07/16/2025
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Photo submitted by MikeAroo on 06/17/2024
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Photo submitted by MikeAroo on 06/17/2024
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Photo submitted by MikeAroo on 06/17/2024
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Photo submitted by MikeAroo on 06/17/2024
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Photo submitted by dtaylor96 on 06/22/2021
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Photo submitted by u314161701627 on 06/20/2021
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Ruts on all the greens Photo submitted by Ron2108443 on 07/12/2018
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Constant jackhammering from the high rise construciton. Photo submitted by Ron2108443 on 07/12/2018
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Desert of a Tee Box Photo submitted by Ron2108443 on 07/12/2018
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Deep Ruts on every Green. Photo submitted by Ron2108443 on 07/12/2018
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Bunkers under repair Photo submitted by Ron2108443 on 07/12/2018
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Burlap in Bunkers Photo submitted by Ron2108443 on 07/12/2018
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Photo submitted by steveborisenko on 05/20/2015
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18th green Photo submitted by Debbieholmes on 07/19/2013
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John Daly's cart! Lol. Photo submitted by Debbieholmes on 07/19/2013
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Photo submitted by Jim6422750 on 06/26/2013
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16th Hole Photo submitted by Ernest1975 on 10/13/2012
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18th Hole Photo submitted by Ernest1975 on 10/13/2012
Tough course
Course is not long but challenging. It was in good shape but the tee boxes could use some tlc.
Amazing course
This is an amazing golf course to play on
Hard but fun to play
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
Awesome Course
Perfect condition and perfect for most level of players
Why is this course so waterlogged?
It's been a very dry couple of weeks, but had to play 'cart paths only' for most of the course, because it was so overwatered. Large swaths of fairway were torn up from trying to keep them cut. So many areas were simply unplayable. Cart paths flooded. Never seen so much casual water in the bunkers - during a drought! Non irrigated areas were bone dry and equally unsightly.
Also disappointing were the conditions in and around most of the bunkers. Unmanicured, and totally taken over with weeds.
To be fair, there are some very nice holes, which require strategic direction and club selection.
tight fairways
Liked the fact that one has to think about club selection off the tee. Would definitely play again.
Great course
This course is amazing. Very well groomed and in excellent. Highly recommend anyone to golf here.
Awesome course!
I haven't played this course in a few years and I'm glad I was able to play today's. The course was in excellent shape and well manicured. If I did have a complaint, it would be the course was wet in places. It didn't bother my round and I enjoyed that the tee boxes were terrific and you could stick the greens.
Will definitely be back back!
Could Be Better
I got a good hot deal so no complaints on the value.
This golf course could be beautiful. The individual holes are strong. But at present it is too compressed by the neighboring apartments and the routing is bizarre. The goflnow hot deal is fine but if you're playing full price there are better golf courses in the Niagara Falls area.
Enjoyed the pace and layout
Had a great time playing TWGC today. Had an early start and the pace of play was amazing. Fairways and tee boxes were in excellent shape as the rain yesterday really helped to make things roll nicely.
The greens were responsive and the ball rolled nicely.
The only negative was the foursome that decided to jump in front of us after hole 9. I actually had to call the pro shop (no sign of a Marshall to move play) to complain about the slow play and the fact that they jumped in front of us. But they remedied the situation after a three hole inconvenience.
Finished the 18 holes in 3.5 hours and a really fun layout. Know your yardage’s off the tee or else you’ll loose quite a few balls in the wrong places.
Great deal
Course was fun and challenging. Tee boxes and carts could use some work but all in all pretty nice day.
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