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 |
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| 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
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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
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
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.
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!
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.
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
good times
Staff was great and able to play in 4hrs
A fun place for a high handicapper
Course length from white Tees allows a high handicapper a chance to score
Course staff most accomodating
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.
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.
Dry and playable
Course is in amazing shape for April!!!!
....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!
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.
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This course is in great shape considering the time of year.
Thanks for the great feedback! We really appreciate it, come see us again!
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.
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.
Very enjoyable round
Had a great day. Weather cooperated. Course was in excellent condition.
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.
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.
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!
Amazing course
Beautiful course well maintained I had my best game ever there!!!!
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.
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
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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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!