Thundering Waters GC: #18, #9
Aerial view of the 18th and 9th holes at Thundering Waters Golf Club
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4.0
899 Reviews (899)
5 Stars
304
4 Stars
410
3 Stars
117
2 Stars
37
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.8
84.6%
Recommend this course
764 out of 899 reviews
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4.1
36 Reviews (36)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.7
86.1%
Recommend this course
31 out of 36 reviews
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4.0
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
30
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.2
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.1
Amenities
3.8
StaffFriendliness
4.6
83.1%
Recommend this course
64 out of 77 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
899 Reviews (899)

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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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Terrible layout

Course has 6 par 3 - 6 par 4 and 6 par 5. This course has been destroyed by all the housing being built. Very difficult for average players with a huge amount of sand traps everywhere. Course was ok for condition but not worth the money.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course in great shape

I had not played here for a few years. The course was exactly how I remembered it. It can be challenging if you miss the fairway. Greens putted true.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Awesome course

we had a wonderful game of golf and enjoyed the course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thundering Waters

Very disappointed in the sand traps. They dominate the course which would be a lot of fun however the traps have Noy been maintained and they are not playable.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thundering Waters

Great course to challenge your golf skills. Course conditions were excellent!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Acommadating

I called early in the day to see if we could change our tee time to play as a twosome as we had been paired up for our original tee time. They were able to make that change. As we were coming from out of town we arrived an hour early. We spoke to the starter and he recommended a restaurant for lunch. When we came back they had everything ready for us. He spent time to explain the course and let us go early. 2 complaints, no real driving range and the holes are all over so lots of driving around. Other then that great facility and friendly staff.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Hit and Miss

Play in the league at this course. Usually play 2 or 3 times a month.

Played for the first time this season yesterday and hopefully it gets a lot better.

The greens were so incredibly slow. Its been a great spring for course conditions in the area and these greens were unusually slow it makes the course play completely different and not all that fun to play.

Bunkers were in terrible condition, looked as though they have not been raked in days.

Halfway house and Clubhouse both closed early and on a league night does not make much sense. The clubhouse has always been a bad setup being it isn't even an actual restaurant more of a snack shop but at least stay open when you have a league night going on.

Conditions Poor
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 51
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Losing its appeal

Playing this course 1-2 times every year. Rather disappointed with the general up keep of the course and facilities. Immaculate manicured bunkers are no more. First time we encountered dandelions and weeds on the fairways. Greens much slower than in previous years

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/23/2018

I'm sorry you didn't have an optimal experience. Dandelions and weeds are certainly not commonplace on our fairways, we will investigate this further. We do appreciate your input and will share your comments with our superintendent.

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Short but challenging...

This is one of those courses you love or aren't pleased with. My friends and I loved this course! The guys up front talking to us about the layout and the challenges this course hold for you definitely helped us decide how to approach the course. Is it really long? No. Is it tough? You bet!

This course makes you think about everything you have in the bag, and if you have the guts to risk it, or just play for par and lay up.

And considering how early it is in the season, the course was in great shape. The staff were a tremendous help right off the hop, and everyone was super friendly. Looking forward to going back later in the season for a few more cracks at this beauty!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This was a great course. The “hot deal” from Golf Now was fantastic!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Difficult day

Course was in good condition considering it's early in the year. Greens not quite as good as they normally are on this course. Was a very windy day so a more difficult round than usual.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Varied

Having not played in years here,I won't wait this long for my next round at T.Waters.Lots of features but fair we thought.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 46
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The website said the course was closed....it wasn't. Good thing I drove out to check it out. The staff was amazing ...very helpful and accomendating. Unfortunately...the course was not ready to be opened. The traps were disgusting.

Aswell there was no map of the holes. As a first time player...it was a bit misleading.

This course could be a fantastic place to play . Unfortunately improvements are needed.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/01/2018

I'm sorry for the confusion. We absolutely do have yardage booklets (maps) available upon request. In most cases, if our starter is aware that it's your first time with us, they'll offer one to you. If you could be so kind as to email mathew@thunderingwaters.com re: website closure, it would be much appreciated.

Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Spring Golf

This is not my favorite course as very tight with some tricky holes. Spring golf (first week) does not make it easier especially with "cart path only" rule in place. However definitely worth the price. Will book again later in the season and maybe play a bit smarter.

I picked Hot for the weather BUT relative to the season to date (16 C).

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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