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Whirlpool Golf Course

3351 Niagara Pkwy,

Niagara Falls, Ontario L2E 6S6

  • Office

    +1 (905) 356 7221
  • Pro shop

    +1 (905) 356 1140

About the course

  • The Course:

    18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Gently undulating terrain - a few slopes to climb.

  • Surroundings:

    Woodland; the course is located close to the Niagara River and Niagara Whirlpool, but without direct riverside holes.

  • Designer:

    Original design by Stanley Thompson (1928); later modifications by Clinton E. "Robbie" Robinson.

Back
tees
Club
tees
Front
tees
Yards
7019
5702
5203
Par
72
72
72
SSS or slope
73.3
67.3
71.8

Location

Latitude:

43.125004

Longitude:

-79.070331

How to get there:

5 km N of Niagara Falls city centre.

Whirlpool Golf Course

3-PLUS: Good course - several memorable features; worthy of 3½ stars.

Est. 1951

Whirlpool Golf Course, taking its name from the nearby Niagara Whirlpool, is a well-rated and pleasantly testing layout. This tree-lined and open parkland course should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list if you are in the area.

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Visitors

Who can play and when?

Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends during the golf season (April thru' mid-Nov, weather dependent).

Must book in advance.

Green fees

Contact club for golf rates.

Other information

Walking permitted.

Practice facilities

Limited

Did you know?

Whirlpool Golf Course is owned and operated by the Niagara Parks Commission. It takes its name from the large natural whirlpool on the Niagara River, which is located along the U.S. / Canadian border, just 4 km downstream from the spectacular Niagara Falls.

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Who's Who

Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.

Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.

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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.

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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available

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