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 3
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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First Time Playing

Enjoyable and challenging.

Fairways a little tight (narrow) in spots. Fairways were soft this day, balls did not run; could be just the weather this season. Greens were biting, yet fast.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Groundscrew needs to let players play through.

Excellent course. Will definitely go back. BUT. While we waited to tee off on an early hole, grounds worker was cutting women's tee box in front of us. He never even acknowledged that we were there even though he looked right at us every time he turned his mower our way, and continued cutting while we stood there waiting. Finally playing partner just hit his ball while cutting still going on. I understand that upkeep is necessary but I have never been to a course where they didn't stop while you hit and then finish once you were gone.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Tricky course!

Thundering Waters was probably a great course at one time before some land was sold off to make room for the new houses being built near the course. I would usually play a course at 6100-6300 yards. I played this course at 5800 yards. The course offers very difficult tee shots and very small landing areas. You need to be very accurate as any misplaced shots will penalize you. Not sure how many bunkers are on the course but I would guess over a 100 and they are deep. Probably enjoy it much more a second or third time around. The course was also very wet, cart path only.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good variety

Great condition, interesting layout, lots of variety

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

Tough but fair!

Great layout. Much fun. Very interesting

I live in New Jersey but have relatives in the area

Play 3-4 times per year in Niagara region. This place would cost at least double if in New Jersey

I'm a 15 Hcp. Really enjoy this place. One of my fav's

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Great aprons!

Heard some not so great reviews by my neighbors but decided to play anyway. Was very pleased with the condition of the course with the exception of the bunkers. They were poorly maintained and sand was like mud.

As are most courses currently (good rainfall) the fairways and aprons were in perfect condition. So were the greens.

Green to tee is extremely long in many cases so walking is not an option.

Pace was not bad but no marshals to be seen.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

When you are driving two hours your hoping that the course will be good and Thundering Waters didn't disappoint. The staff was very friendly from the bag drop to the snack bar. Some holes very tight and requires straight drives. The fairways and greens very good however virtually every bunker could use a truckload of sand.

No beverage cart but the snack hut is strategically located so you will pass it twice on each nine. Was nice to see that a local beer was featured for $5.00.

Overall a great course, well worth what we paid. Housing development going up quickly around course and some holes have already been altered to accommodate. Carts don't have GPS so expect your GPS/watch to go screwy on a few holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 78
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Short course with challenge holes

First time played this course. Relative short course with narrow fairways and small greens. Friendly staff and good pace of play.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The course was in great shape changelling holes

Was a great day weather was good the golf course was great shape , will book there again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Soggy

Course was wet to to rain but dried up fast once the sun came out. Tough to give a good review because I remember the course when it first opened before the housing development chopped down the first 2 holes. Still good bang for your buck with the hot deal $33 with cart

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 9
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Had a great time met 3 other guys

would play it again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

An Interesting Course

This is a fun golf course to play when visiting the Niagara region. It ranks up there with Legends, Whirlpool, and Peninsula Lakes as far as the golf experience is concerned.

Pros: The condition of the course was excellent; the greens were true in spite of the wet spring; the pace of play was solid.

Cons: The design of the course as a housing development makes some of the holes a bit gimmicky at times.

Overall, this is a good value for the money and it is a fun place with great views and some challenges.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging Course

While this course is shorter then when it opened, it still provides a good challenge. Recommend that if you normally play from whites that you use the blue Tees.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

beauty fall golf

although course was a little wet in spots that was normal for november on a lucky warm day !! other than that the course was fantastic,,,pro shop was friendly and actually seemed to want to be there for paying customers, unlike many other courses ive been to,,,, kudos to Matt in pro shop !!!! this guy could teach customer service to many courses !!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course great value

The course was in great shape from the tee boxes, the fairways,to the fast and true greens we always have a good time when we play it we will continue playing the course a few times every yrar

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Challenging and fun course

Like this course. Third time playing it. Nice interesting layout, challenging but still fun for the average golfer. Fairways and greens in good shape in spite of relentless hot, dry weather. Got a "Hot Deal" so the value was exceptional!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Poor,Bunker conditions

Course had rain the previous day cart path only, but starter did not notify us and ranger told us on third hole with an attitude. Bunkers should have been worked on as per my previous round same condition in bunkers. Standing water on a couple of holes not good.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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