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%
Recommend this course
743 out of 873 reviews
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4.1
10 Reviews (10)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
3
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3
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.7
Pace
4.5
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
10 out of 10 reviews
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3.9
80 Reviews (80)
5 Stars
24
4 Stars
32
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
4
Conditions
3.5
Value
4.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.3
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.5
81.2%
Recommend this course
65 out of 80 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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Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

No Marshal???

We played on Sunday Oct. 12/14. It was a beautiful day. There was a frost delay and we understand that but as we started the back nine we waited on every shot. At the 14th hole there where three groups waiting because of slow players. We walked off on the 17th hole. When we asked the starter if there was a marshal the was on duty he said no. How can you have a course full of people and nobody moving the pace of play along. What a disappointment to what could have been a great round of golf.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

overall great day ,course was in great shape

have not played there in many years went back too check out with ""golf now"" deal $50 dollar all in ...was impressed with course condition ,for this time of year..wouldn,t pay more than that

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Thundering Waters. Excellent

Best conditions in the niagara area. Love this course.

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

good course

fairly easy course. wide open fairways but does have some challenging holes

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Wouldn't go out of my way to return

Overall, okay experience. We went on a Monday and arrived 45 minutes early for our tee time. The started said he could probably get us off early so we went and paid and were ready to go. They then waited another 15 minutes for the next group to arrive. This foursome was not only late but proceeded to slow down the course for the entire day. Not sure why they just didn't let us go ahead from the beginning. There were 3 twosomes behind our foursome so there were multiple groups watching them tee off at a number of holes. No marshall to be found and no response to our Assistance Required call on our GPS. Course has a lot of undergrowth and fescue, lost a lot of balls. Challenging and much less picturesque and well maintained than other courses we golfed in the area that weekend. Got a good deal on golf now so overall happy with what we paid for.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course has great features and great views.

Played the course with a friend and we were both pleased with the great condition the course was in. It has a variety of different holes from open fairways to tight ones. The course was very lush and greens smooth and fast.. Very challenging for all levels of golfers. Definitely will play it again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

Great course, terrible service

The course is great.. really enjoyed that...however the service was so bad... We started off 30 minutes behind the starting tee time and on top of that the starter gave us quite a bit of attitude... Later on our Cart died on Hole 15 and we called TWICE to get someone out but nobody answered our call.. we played with 2 other friends who had to push our cart with theirs.. When we came in the starter said he never received our call for assistance..All this was on top of the back 9 being SO slow that the group behind us just LEFT and went home after 14 holes.. there was no marshall checking in on the flow either. Again the course itself is very good but it was a horrible day of service

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

loved this course once

haven't played here in quite a few years. Changes have not been beneficial for golfing. Condos are an eyesore and they aren't done yet. fairways and greens are in great shape tho. Played (golf paths only) tough to hit near paths as many have hazards or ob nearby. Did not enjoy it the way I did when they opened. Played back tees. 6100 yds. Daly tees no longer exist. blues are 5700. Many longer par 3s and 4s; shorter par 5s. Odd.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Management error

There was a 14 hole tournament booked at same time as our tee time. as a result the pace was slow (6.5 hours) The players in tournament were drinking,were not fixing ball marks on green ( greens looked like it had a bad case of acne)and the usual cans,bottles and plastic glasses littering the course. I would definitely play here again but would ensure there was no tournament that day

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great course

Picked the course because of the John Daly connection. Played early in the a.m. , rained hard the evening before, course was a bit wet. Bunkers could use some attention, but other than that , great challenging course, would go back to play again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Love this course

Definitely one of the better courses in the Niagara region

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

challenging

great course. half hour delay do to lack of carts. Very busy as it was long weekend.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Not as good

Not as good as it use to be. Changed and shortened course. No more range. Food not as good. Need rangers to help with pace of play

Conditions Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 140
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wake up early and enjoy

Only complaint is that the greens did not have enough bite in them. Overall it was a great day.
Play from tips as course is short.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Slow Play - Disappointed

Had to leave after 11 holes because the play was just too slow. Feel as though course was overbooked. Nearly 4 hours to get to hole 12 and could not wait to finish.

Conditions Excellent
Value Poor
Friendliness Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
First Time Playing

slow pace of play

we had a 10:22 T off. when we arrived they were alerady more than 30 min behind..They had 3 tournaments out there..so we left

Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Nice Golfcourse but equipment is aging

I have played on this course many times over the years and every year it seems that no money is spent on maintenance of the equipment. This year alone 4 times I had cart with GPS that broke down while playing or the cart was beat up that I could barley drive it. I can play without GPS but that has bad taste in my mouth. Either pull it out or fix it. Few times we had people waiting on 18 hole to take our carts because they were short of carts, because they have a lot of them broken down.
The course over all is very nice and I like to play there but not with that equipment.
I hope that next year we will see new carts with new GPS.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Course in excellent condition

Our twosome second group off the tee. We arrived to a very courteous staff. Allowed us to sit and take pics in John Daly's cart. A lot of risk reward holes, especially on short par 4's. Have read reviews in the past about the condition of course, but we found it impeccable. We will most definitely be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Day

The course is in excellent shape. We had a great day!

Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Challenging and picturesque course.

First tee time of morning so did have to wait for anyone. The course overall is in great shape but some bunkers good use some work. Grounds crew were the only ones slowing us down as they were trying to rake out the bunkers as we were trying to tee off on the first 6 holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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