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4.5
1251 Reviews (1251)
5 Stars
648
4 Stars
480
3 Stars
86
2 Stars
25
1 Stars
12
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.1
96.4%
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1175 out of 1251 reviews
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4.5
15 Reviews (15)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.9
100.0%
Recommend this course
15 out of 15 reviews
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4.5
116 Reviews (116)
5 Stars
75
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
5
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.3
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.7
96.6%
Recommend this course
112 out of 116 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7019 yards
Slope 142
Rating 79.6

Located in a spectacular natural setting against the backdrop of the Niagara River whirlpool and gorge, this magnificent and challenging championship course was designed by the legendary golf architect Stanley Thompson. Owned and operated by The Niagara Parks Commission since 1951, Whirlpool is considered as one of the Top 100 Courses in Canada.

Directions: From Toronto: Approach Niagara Falls on the QEW. Just after crossing the St. Catharines Skyway, take the 405 exit towards the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge to the USA. Just before the bridge, take the last exit to the Niagara Parkway. Turn right off the ramp onto the Niagara Parkway. Whirlpool Golf Course is 4km down the road on the right hand side

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Course Details

Year Built 1951
Golf Season Apr 1 to Oct 30

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Caddies No
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Showers, Lockers

Reviews

4.5
1251 Reviews (1251)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 63
19th Hole Scenic Views 53
Patio Dining 46
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 87
Plays Long 52
Elevation Changes 49
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 68
A Weekend Splurge 61
Locals 59
This Course's Location is:
Near Local Attractions 94
Worth the Drive 83
Convenient to the City 71

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Whirlpool

Beautiful layout and friendly staff. Parks has beautiful courses. Thank you.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
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5.0
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Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course

Beautiful layout. No. 2 is particularly gorgeous. Beware, the greens were quite sandy, but I understand at this time of year courses need to do what they have to do to keep conditions up. All in all, you'll never be disappointed with a round here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Great course

We played it on a wet day with cartpath only rules but was still a great day. Greens we slow but to be expected at this time of year.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 61
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Reviews 57
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Whirlpool

Haven’t been here under a few years but is still a wonderful course. Gotten over my personal price threshold for a round but got a great Golfnow deal.

Last out and finished in 4 hours. Pace of play tempered by foursome in front who were very disorganized

Good weather, conditions were excellent even though greens had been aerated and top dressed recently they were a bit slow but true

Staff very friendly bit disappointed restaurant was closed when we finished.

If you haven’t played here try it. Good history and layout

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played

Classic gem

Appreciated the call to inform the greens had just been aerated. Expect this maintenance, wasn't informed prior to booking on Golfnow....
Pace of play was terrible!
Marshall kept telling us to push the group ahead, yet it wasn't that group slowing everyone down....
Also, I don't understand why the Marshall insists we need to push the group ahead....that's their responsibility!
Overall, a wonderful Stanley Thompson course that rewards good shots and of course, penalizes poor shots.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

What a Gem golf course - Whirlpool the Great!

First time play here. What an amazing course it is. The layout is second to none! The course is long and challenging, but the course is inspiring! Although there seems to be a lot of helicopter hovering above, but the noise is not an issue to me, maybe a bit noisy to some. I played other higher rated courses around Niagara area such as Grand Niagara course and the Battlefield@The Legends, they both are very nice courses, but my personal vote goes to the Whirlpool course. I played the Blue tee around 6800 yards shot 88. Not that good score, but first time i am Ok with a y score under 90. I would definitely return and highly recommended to my golfing friends.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 61
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Nice course always

Any golf outing especially on a nice source depend who you get to play with. I was lucky to be playing with 3 nice gentlemen and we really enjoyed playing the golf course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

restaurant and bar were closed due to reported lack of staff??

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wonderful tracks

Long long long … mature track.. enjoyed it.. great value .. challenging …

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 112
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Thank You for a wonderful Experience!

First time player here but it has always been on my bucket list. From the proshop staff to an excellent helpful Starter the round started well and never failed to impress. Stanley Thompson ‘s design proved to be a course designed for every level of golfer! A bonus on today’s courses that look at distance as the “key” to designing a course.
The course proved to be everything that we had hoped for. Excellent fairways and greens reflected the obvious pride the staff has for their course. Congrats to everyone involved for making Whirlpool a memorable, and hoped to be back, experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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