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Hunters Pointe
Golf Course
This
golf course 18 holes half-private is situated in the heart of
the region of Niagara. Drawn by Graham Cooke & Associates,
it possesses the style of a modern Links, with rippling hills,
bunkers of white sand, fairways and green greens decorated by
places with high grass. It was moreover named "The Ultimate
British Open Fantasy". In 2002, Toronto Star Newspaper
classified Hunters Pointe 9th public course of Ontario and first
public golf course of the region. The club offers at disposal
its restaurant, its pro shop and proposes to organize events
by groups (starting at 12 persons).
Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from $55 to 75 $ (Canadian dollars).
Information:
Hunters Pointe Golf Course
289 Daimler Pkwy.
Welland, Ontario, L3B6H2
905.714.4659 - 1.877.714.4659
Legends on the Niagara
Opened
in 2002, this impressive golf complex is situated on a spectacular
domain of 280 hectares which takes place at the edge of the
famous Niagara river. Possessing in all 45 golf holes, this
club carries well its name of "Legends". The architect
Doug Carrick and Thomas McBroom knew how to take advantage of
the beauty and the natural ability of the ground to create golf
courses highly playable and rich in challenges.
The club thus offers at disposal two courses 18 holes, Ussher's
Creek and Battlefield, completed by
one compact 9 holes. Situated at the South of the waterfalls,
belonging and being managed by the Committee of the National
park of the Niagara, the conveniences of the club are completed
by a 360 ° driving range, a putting field and a school.
The
North course was usually named Battlefield,
contains approximately 7 hectares of artificial lake which comes
into play on more than 4 holes. From the 13th hole it offers
a spectacular sight on the waterfalls. Carrying the name of
a legendary battle which took place near in 1812, it will bring
to the any level players the pleasure to play and to meet its
challenges in a magnificent context.
The South course, named Ussher's Creek, is
literally situated outside the surrounding forest. The Ussher's
stream, of which it gets his name, twists along a big number
of holes where golfers will meet to proceed the shots with great
exactness.
The
compact 9 holes, Chippawa, famous due to its
name the village in which the complex is situated and commemorates
the rich history of the region and the people who lived there.
The collaboration of McBroom and Carrick in its unique design
makes this course to be one of the best compacts in Canada.
With
its natural wooded environment, the practice putting
offers the opportunity to the experimented players as novice
ones to test their skills in putting.
Green fees:
Golf course Battlefield and Ussher: from $130 to $140.
Chippawa: from $15 to $24 .
Information:
Legends on the Niagara
Off the Niagara Parkway, south of Chippawa.
1-866-GOLF-NIA (1-866-465-3642)
Fax (905) 295-2244
Restaurant (905) 295-2241
Peninsula Lakes Golf Club
Situated
in the heart of the Niagara's peninsula, this half-private course
is the creation of the architect Rene Muylaert. It is difficult
to imagine that before the site was occupied only by some sand
and stones, when we actually see this magnificent golf course
which it became. Fairways and greens are strikingly maintained
and offer a magnificent contrast with numerous sand traps and
sparkling lakes which threaten to hold any misled ball. Peninsula
Lakes was classified 4 stars in the guide " places to play
" from Golf Digest. Being at only 20 minutes from the Niagara
Falls, it is an inescapable stage during a golf stay in the
region. It possesses facilities classified among the best of
the region by Score Golf Magazine. The club proposes the organization
of events such as receptions, banquets, meetings.
Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from $45 to $84
Information:
Peninsula Lakes Golf Club
569 Highway 20 West
Po Box 99
569 Highway 20 West
Fenwick, Ontario, L0s 1c0
Phone: 905-892-8844 - Fax: 905-892-7687
Rockway Glen Golf Course
and Winery
Nested
between Rockway Conservation and the Niagara's falls, Rockway
Glen is at the same moment a golfic and wine surprise. Indeed,
the property possesses a golf course as well as a young vineyard.
The international course 18 holes, which is strikingly maintained,
is in a Links style. It contains green fairways and sculptured
greens, highlighted by the presence of more than 60 bunkers
of white sand and water traps. The water moreover comes into
play on 10 holes. The club offers at disposal a pro shop and
a club house being able to welcome up to 200 persons, equipped
with an internal patio and with a terrace which looks onto the
course.
Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from $55 to $65
9 holes: from $33 to $35
Information:
Rockway Glen Golf Course and Winery
3290 9th St. Louth, R.R. #1,
St. Catharines, Ontario Canada L2R 6P7
Phone: 905-641-4536 - Fax: (905) 641-2031
Royal Niagara Golf Club
The
club contains three recent golf courses 9 holes: Escarpment,
Iron Bridge and the Old Canal,
built in the highest international golf standards. Fairways
are really sculptured, bunkers immense and greens rippling.
The water comes into play, in particular on the third course.
The design, unique, includes tees strategically placed at the
edge of the Welland canal. Every course, unique, possess its
own variety and its challenges. The club offers a set of complete
services such as a golf school. It can welcome up to 200 persons
during events such as marriages, receptions… Royal Niagara
was classified "Best New Course" and "Most Scenic
Course" in 2001 by Toronto Star.
Green fees:
According to the season and to the hour of the day:
Combination 18 holes: from $50 to $75
9 holes: from $45 to $50
Information:
Royal Niagara Golf Club
One Niagara-on-the-Green Blvd.
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
L0S 1J0
Phone: (905) 685-9501 Fax: (905) 685-3909
Whirlpool
Golf Course
Drawn
by the legendary architect Stanley Thompson, the golf course
is situated in a spectacular natural environment, near the Niagara's
waterfalls. It belongs to the Niagara's Park Committee which
manages it since 1951. Whirlpool is classified among the Top
100 golf courses of Canada. Its facilities, also rewarded, are
classified 4 stars by Golf Digest. The club indeed proposes
a great number of services: restaurant, lounge, banquets possibilities,
pro shop, rent of material, chipping area, putting green, golf
lessons.
Green fees:
Golf course 18 holes: from $22 to $74, according to the season
and to the hour of the day.
The club proposes golf packages (more information on the website).
Information:
Whirlpool Public Golf Course
3351 Niagara Parkway, Box 150
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6T2
Golf Shop: (905) 356-1140
Fax: (905) 356-7273
Restaurant: (905) 356-7221
Niagara
Falls Marriott Fallsview
This
luxurious hotel, which received the reward of the ' AAA 4 Diamond
', is situated at 50 km at North of Buffalo's Airport and at
approximately 90 meters from famous Niagara Falls. It offers
at disposal rooms and suites all comfort, magnificently ordered,
with spectacular view on the waterfalls. Activities, services:
business center, restaurant, internal swimming pool, fitness
center, spa. Near is the casino as well as the numerous golf
courses of the region: of whom the Peninsula
Lakes Golf Club who is affiliated with
the hotel.
Information:
Niagara Falls Marriott Fallsview
6740 Fallsview Boulevard
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Phone: (905) 357-7300 - Fax: (905) 357-0490
Renaissance
Fallsview Hotel
This
luxury hotel is situated at 125 km from Toronto Pearson's airport,
but at a short distance by foot from the waterfalls and near
the attractions of the region. With a sense of the service of
a very big quality, it offers at disposal rooms and luxury suites
warmly fitted out and comfortable, possessing a spectacular
view on the waterfalls or on the city. Activities, shuttle up
to the airport (with additional charge), business center, restaurant,
fitness center, internal swimming pool, sauna, gift shops.
The hotel proposes golf packages with the Legends
on the Niagara Golf Club and the Whirlpool
Golf Course.
Information:
6455 Fallsview Boulevard, Niagara Falls
Ontario, Canada L2G 3V9
Phone: (905)357-5200 - Fax: (905)357-3422
St.
Catharines Niagara Suites
This
hotel is situated in the heart of the Niagara's region, at some
minutes from the waterfalls and near the tourist attractions
of the region. It offers at disposal 29 spacious suites full
equipped with a fireplace and a Jacuzzi. Activities, services:
a restaurant which proposes an Italian and regional cuisine,
a business center, fitness, swimming pool, sauna.
The hotel proposes golf packages with the golf
clubs of the region.
Information:
Four Points Suites Sheraton
3530 Schmon Parkway, St. Catharines, Ontario, L2V 4Y6
Reach Us at: Phone: 905-984-8484 / Fax: 905-984-6691
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