Niagara Falls Commission Golf Course (Whirlpool)

Niagara Falls, Ontario

 
Stanley Thompson designed Whirlpool in 1947, which opened in 1950. The Whirlpool Golf Course is one of Canada’s most highly rated and renowned public golf courses. It is owned and operated by the Niagara Parks Commission and is located in a spectacular setting against the backdrop of the Niagara River Whirlpool and Gorge.

Mailing address

Niagara Falls Commission Golf Course (Whirlpool)
3351 Niagara Parkway
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Canada L2E 6S6

Contact information

Website: http://www.niagaraparksgolf.com/whirlpool
 

Former names

Whirlpool GC
 

Extent of 'Thompson' Work

18 hole design
New done by (architect: Stanley Thompson)
Verification level: Level 1
 
18 hole construction supervision
New done by (architect: Stanley Thompson)
Verification level: Possible Involvement
 

Evidence

  • Ltr from John Parkinson to John Smith
  • Collection Prints
  • Course scorecard
  • Robert Moote Profile
  • Article in Canadian Golfer
  • Reference to Niagara Falls GC in 'The Toronto Terror'
  • 'Nichol Thompson Sr., Takes Over at Niagara'
  • Article in Ontario Golf Magazine