Whirlpool Golf Course

Whirlpool Public Golf Course celebrated its 50th Anniversary in July 2001. Since its opening in 1951, the course has hosted a number of tournaments and received multiple awards. In 1996 a new Master Plan was developed and renovations were made to the course, including clubhouse renovations and landscaping additions. Due to its rich history and recent improvements, Whirlpool has received a four-star rating from Golf Digest and was ranked 47th overall in Canada among both private and public courses in 2002. It received the additional ranking as the #4 golfing value when compared among the same courses.
These accolades prove to be well-deserved. Whirlpool shows itself to be a fine test for golfers of varying skills. With over 7,000 yard from the tips, the course plays shorter than the numbers suggest. Big hitters will be tempted here with the straight-away holes, generous fairways, short rough and fair bunker placements around the course. Water hazards are scarce here and only come into play on a few holes, such as the re-designed 2nd hole, one of Whirlpool?s signature holes, which is fully guarded by a pond. The large greens are kind and putt true but not too fast.

- Green Fees: $62.15 - $90.4
- Layout: Traditional Resort / Lakes
- Architect: Stanley Thompson
Scorecard
Rating
Slope
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
IN
Par
4
4
3
5
5
3
4
4
4
36
Gold
73.3
126
400
415
234
509
536
216
431
440
352
3533
Blue
71.9
123
384
386
212
495
513
210
416
434
337
3387
White
70
119
360
361
189
475
471
174
404
414
322
3170
Red
67.3
115
350
327
136
458
438
163
353
368
288
2881
Yellow
65.1
109
321
295
123
408
417
133
302
346
262
2607
Rating
Slope
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
OUT
Par
4
4
3
5
3
5
4
3
5
36
Gold
73.3
126
457
405
241
518
160
566
403
230
506
3486
Blue
71.9
123
450
396
202
510
154
545
358
204
495
3314
White
70
119
438
385
186
475
149
481
343
193
472
3122
Red
67.3
115
390
343
156
427
136
444
321
170
434
2821
Yellow
65.1
109
357
307
133
406
126
416
301
143
407
2596
Driving Directions
From the Peace Bridge (Buffalo, New York):Take QEW Toronto towards Niagara Falls.
Exit Hwy 420 towards the bridge to the USA.
At the first stoplight turn left onto Stanley Avenue.
Turn right at the third stop onto Bridge Street.
Continue to the second stoplight and turn left onto Victoria Avenue.
At the end, turn left onto the Niagara Parkway.
Whirlpool Public Golf Course is one kilometre on the left.
From the Lewistown-Queenston Bridge:
After crossing the bridge into Canada take the very first exit which is Stanely Ave.
Turn right then right on to Stanely Ave. and follow along to Whirlpool Road, which you will see on your left before crossing the railroad tracks.
Follow Whirlpool Road to the Niagara River Parkway then turn left.
Whirlpool Public Golf Course is on the left.
From Toronto/Hamilton:
Approach Niagara Falls on the QEW. just after crossing the St. Catharines Skyway, take Hwy 405 exit towards the Lewiston-Queenston Bridge to the USA.
Take the Stanley Ave. exit.
Turn right off of the ramp onto Stanley Ave. and follow along to Whirlpool Road, which you will see on your left before crossing the railroad tracks.
Follow Whirlpool Road to the Niagara River Parkway then turn left.
Whirlpool Public Golf Course is on the left.
From the Rainbow Bridge (Niagara Falls):
After proceeding through Canada Customs follow the signs directing to the Niagara River Parkway – to the right.
Go north to the Niagara Parkway (a.k.a. River Road).
Continue along the Parkway for approximately 5-10 minutes
The Whirlpool Golf Course will be on the left side.
From the Whirlpool Bridge (Niagara Falls):
After proceeding through Canada Customs turn right on to the Niagara River Parkway (a.k.a. River Road).
Continue along the Parkway for approximately 5-10 minutes.
The Whirlpool Golf Course will be on the left side.