Thundering Waters GC: #18, #9
Aerial view of the 18th and 9th holes at Thundering Waters Golf Club
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3.9
873 Reviews (873)
5 Stars
295
4 Stars
399
3 Stars
113
2 Stars
35
1 Stars
31
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
3.7
84.9%
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743 out of 873 reviews
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4.1
10 Reviews (10)
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Conditions
3.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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3.9
82 Reviews (82)
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4 Stars
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Conditions
3.5
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.7%
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67 out of 82 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

3.9
873 Reviews (873)

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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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

thundering waters course

This is a great course to play...but they need to be a little more assertive with the slower players

to play 18 holes in 5-1/2 hrs seems a little slow to me

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A very enjoyable day of golf

We had a very enjoyable day of golf at Thundering Waters golf. This is our second time playing this course , and we plan to add this course as a must play every year when we visit. The course is in excellent shape , and the layout is very interesting. It keeps you thinking v

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

I forgot how penalizing this course can be

Played this once before about 5 years ago...

I had forgotten how challenging and penal it is.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Thundering Waters, Niagara Falls, ON

Great golf course. Fun to play.

The driver was not always the preferred club on the 4, 5's.

The green side bunkers needed sand but their maintenance crew was working on that on the day we played.

That said, stay out of the bunkers. They're deep!

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

some difercult holes

course was in great condition- tied fair ways - driving is not always the best choice

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

average at best

Bunkers required a lot of work, in some instances mesh in bunkers showing above sand. it does not appear that any new sand has been added since last year resulting in hard pack bunkers with little sand.

The course is very dry for this time of the year, advantage roll but a negative when trying to hold greens.

Many of the greens are spotty resting in poor rolls..

The staff was very friendly and pace of play ok.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

unbelievably different good and not so good

N two holes in same. The most traps I have ever seen and many of them hidden. Have to know the course course as ca not see many Hassards without a guide you are cooked

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

good times

Staff was great and able to play in 4hrs

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

A fun place for a high handicapper

Course length from white Tees allows a high handicapper a chance to score

Course staff most accomodating

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Poor weather
Used cart

Great value

First time playing Thundering Waters on 5/1 and the course was in great shape (I can only imagine what it would look like in mid season). Friendly and accommodating staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

For a 'Premium' course, it needs much work

Too many par 3's, not enough par 4's. Bunkers in poor shape, most not raked. Many inconsiderate other golfers that don't replace divots. Grounds keepers need to repair some fairways due to the divot problem. Won't be back.

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

Dry and playable

Course is in amazing shape for April!!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

....not sure

TW is a neat place to play. Been there several times since opened. Cool course. Definitely some Daly input; a little crazy lol; God bless him. Beauty greens; challenging; love 'em. Decent amenities and staff, over the years, has been very friendly and welcoming. Here it comes.....my two cents.....THE BUNKERS!! What the heck is going on with these. Number nine, down the left side....what? Number 15; are you serious?? If they ever got ALL their bunkers in order; the place would be five star....well 4-3/4 anyway....I'll save the five star rating for the day I play in Augusta....LOL.....dream on!! Keep up the good work TW.....and when you get those darn bunkers in order.....you'll have to turn 'em away at the door you'll be sooo busy!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

A little gimmicky, but refreshing

As someone who usually plays from the whites and scores on average in the mid-80s, Thundering Waters can seem a little gimmicky. There are several short par 5s, short par 4s and plenty of irons off the tees.

This could irk some people, but it's a nice reprieve from some of the other courses in the area where you sometimes feel like you just have to hit as far as you can over and over. I feel like the quirkiness of the course design challenges golfers to make aggressive or conservative choices, and rewards a shot-maker.

The more I play this course, the more I appreciate it. The only downfall (outside of the pretty terrible bunker conditions) is that it usually runs $10-$15 more expensive on GolfNow than some of the other comparable courses nearby, so I play it less frequently than I would otherwise.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/12/2015

Thanks so much for your feedback, David. We definitely do have a challenging course unlike others in the area, and we love that you appreciate it and have fun with it. Definitely check our rates through our site or call us as we do try to offer the best rates personally. Thanks for the great feedback, we hope to see you again!

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thundering Waters

This course is in great shape considering the time of year.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 11/12/2015

Thanks for the great feedback! We really appreciate it, come see us again!

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

Looks can be deceiving

Distance between some greens and tee boxes are a long way, so riding is a must. The grass conditions are generally very good. This is a target golf course for most holes. They designed the course with way too many bunkers so accuracy off the tee is necessary. Larger landing areas are needed for most players. Golfers with handicaps 12 and below would enjoy this course. It's designed to look good but it's not forgiving for the 15 and higher handicappers. Also could use a better practice area. Hitting into a net is not my idea of a good warm up.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Commented on 11/18/2015

Thank you for your feedback. The course was definitely designed to be a challenging round, but we do offer 5 different tees for different levels of play. We’re glad you enjoyed the conditions, we work hard to maintain our greens. We hope you come back and see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Very enjoyable round

Had a great day. Weather cooperated. Course was in excellent condition.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/12/2015

Love when the weather's on our side!! Thanks for the kind words, we really do work hard to maintain the course in great condition. Come see us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

From the Blacks

For the time of year the course was in very good condition, the greens in great shape. I have played this course several times before but this time we played from the black tees. This made it a little more challenging but more enjoyable to test my skills. The staff that was there that day did a great job getting us going even though the pro shop staff didn't show up for our early morning start. Definitely a good course to play but challenge yourself and play the long tees, it really brings the hazards into play.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 11/12/2015

Thanks for the feedback. It definitely does get more challenging with the more yardage, but it is fun to test your skills! We're glad you enjoyed the course, please come see us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Amazing course

Beautiful course well maintained I had my best game ever there!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/12/2015

We're so glad to hear you had your best game at TW! Thanks for the kind words, definitely come back and see us again.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging layout for the average golfer

I played from the blue tees. The holes aren't very long but you have to use good course management. Shots have to be played strategically to setup good approach shots to tight greens...sand traps were in terrible shape....they hadn't been raked in days...greens were in terrific condition...par three tee blocks need better yardage markers

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 11/12/2015

Thanks for the feedback, and some good tips for golfers. We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with the traps, we do work hard to maintain the conditions so we hope next time they would be more to your standards. We will definitely take your notes into consideration. We hope you can visit again in the future.

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