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
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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%
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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 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Beautiful course.

all was perfect except for a 3 some in front of us that were slow.

NO MARSHALL ON COURE TO MAKE A COMPLAINT AND HAVE SLOW PLAYERS MOVE ON.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
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

Nice Course

Very nice course and staff. The GPS on our cart failed a few times. When this happened it was difficult as there were no other markers for yardages.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Poor weather
Used cart

It was a rainny day.......

We began with a 1 hour (heavy) rain delay. We were told that no rain checks would be issued because we booked a "hot" tee-time with Golfnow. As a result, we decided to play in light rain, which stopped after 5 holes.
The course was very wet in spots, and played long from the blues although it was only 5800 yards. Cart path only, made it even more challenging. To our surprise, the greens drained well and played quite fast. The fairways were green and well kept.
I played here some years ago. I noticed some changes were made to accommodate housing and make the course more playable. I did find it a bit easier to play, especially the first couple of holes.
I would play here again, but will make sure it's a nice sunny day!!!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course for the Price

Our twosome came from Markham and had an early 07:30 tee time. We were given the opportunity to go out alone and completed the round in 3.5 hours - which was fantastic. The course was in great shape. If there one recommendation - the addition of 100, 150 & 200 yard markers would make it more enjoyable out there on the course.

We came from Markham,

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Unfair layout

Course was in good condition. They must have ran out of real estate when they built this one. Every green is almost in the way of every tee box for the next hole. Poor layout Always feel your in the way. No directional signs. Easy to get hit

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has great features

This course has a lot of good view, all green and fairways are very good condition

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Hope to play it again!

Thundering Waters seems to have a bad rep locally, but in actuality, it is a very good course. I play all over the Niagara Peninsula, and it is in as good a shape as any. On a Monday morning, there were tons of maintenance workers out there, all very respectful of us golfers. Because of some lost land due to residential development, the course has a few quirky holes on the front nine. But that really only meant that there were a few birdie opportunities, with 2 par 5s, that should be par 4s. Lots of variety of holes, quite challenging, greens were firm and contoured, but a good speed for the undulations, so very fair. All in all, a good experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Dont know why so many bad reviews

First off I played on a Thursday morning. Starter got me off as a single 25 minutes before my tee time as it was dead. Staff very friendly. Great deal from golfnow as a hot deal. Course is very easy in my opinion. Very short. I played the black tees after the starter recommended I play blue tees. I would have played Daly tees but they were not in and a couple of holes I don't know where they would have been. Very short par 5's as every one reachable for me and some by hitting driver and then 8 iron. I played in just over 3 hrs. Course conditions were really good except for the bunkers. Some were under repair and then others were really hard and wet but there was a lot of rain the day and night before so I was expecting wet bunkers. Greens were in really great shape. I would play this course again for sure but I would want to play from farther back. I can see why there are some slow rounds because the course is really short and you may have to wait on shots. I did not see any of this but once again I played during the week and in the am. I played an extra 9 holes due to playing so fast. Course charged me 27 bucks replay rate and that was ok even though I played 9. I payed like 70 bucks total to play 27 holes with cart. I will be back for sure.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 16
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

I don't know how this place has gotten so many bad reviews.

Wow. I was hesitant to play this course due to so many bad reviews. Boy am I glad I ignored them and have it a shot. First off let me say I played on a Thursday morning so weekends could be different but I enjoy mid week golf over weekend anyways. Booked and paid through golfnow as a hot deal for 37 bucks, what a steal. I had a 814 tee time. I showed up at course at 725 and was greeted at bag drop. I them went and parked and went into the pro shop. Not much in the pro shop other then loud mouth stuff so if that is not your taste there is not much for you. They got me out early as a single at 738. There was another single in front of me but that was it. I enjoy playing fast and was worried due to reviews of slow play. Did not have to worry about that at all. Course was in amazing shape, especially due to all the rain that they had the day before and early in the morning today. Only thing was bunkers were hard but due to rain you have to expect that a bit. Course is not very long but it does reward good shots. Greens were perfect. Staff very friendly. Played an extra 9 holes after my quick round of 18. I was done 18 in 3 hrs. The pro shop charged me 27 bucks for replay rate which was a great deal even though I only played 9. 27 holes for like 70 bucks, can't go wrong. I will definitely come back and play this course again. Very nice track.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Don't play this course

Lots of bunkers that were poorly maintained and much too deep to get in and out of comfortably.
Also too many fairway bunkers for the average golfer. I played from the white tees because from the blues it would have beat me up badly and not much fun. Lots of housing construction and kind of rough around the edges. But I must say the fairways and greens were really nice. I would not play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Tee time

It happens all the time when I golf there and I never learn. They need to stop booking tee times every 5 mins because it gets way to backed up on the first tee and throughout the course. I didn't tee off untill 40 mins after my scheduled tee time.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Better condition than most

Many of the local courses have suffered from the harsh winter with turf damage to fairways and greens. I was pleasantly surprised to find the course in excellent condition.
Normally the pace of play is slow, given the 6 Par three holes. However, this time out pace was excellent - not being pushed and not waiting at the next hole tee. Maybe they've learned to pace the first hole tee times better, or were we just lucky today??

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

thundering waters

enjoy the car is very much and conditions were excellent. They try to pack too many people on course. 5.5 hour round. Yikes

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Average weather
Used cart

interesting

I was expecting more but it was fun anyways. if you don't hit the ball in the right places it will punish you and things will be very difficult. Risk vs reward factor is very demanding and not worth it unless you are John Daly or hit the ball consistantly like Ben Hogan. The course is not long but well designed for a good challenge.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Many traps & water

Good course, not too long; played 1n 4 hrs;
Must plan your shots as there are many doglegs, traps & water, etc. A good golf course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great golf experience

My wife and I loved the course. Interesting holes with challenging shots required. The short yardage belies the overall difficulty. Given the time of year the course was in very good shape. A few of the many sand traps were under repair. Greens were slow but true. Shot an eagle on #14!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

the course has good features

for only being open for a couple of days it was in reasonable condition the greens were very bumpy but considering the winter we have had in Ontario this year it was still very playable

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 85
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Really nice course

Played late in the season (Nov 8) but the course was still in really good shape - but wet, as most courses are that time of year. Lots of water in play and really nice sciuptured sand traps. Great GPS on cart - want to go agin next summer.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

a must play coarse for every skill level

even though we had to play cart path only because of weather conditions because of the rain the day before .was a pleasure to play fairways were in great shape and greens were near perfect.not a super long coarse ..really but still a challenge to drive on some long holes because of well placed bunkers .coarse is laid out picturous .a real pleasure for any golfer to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 137
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

unique course links style with pot bunkers in fairways

the course is truly unique with many fairway pot bunkers requiring precision shot placement.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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