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119 experienced before. Future plans include another 18-holes a 350-hotel, fine dining, a winery, a full service spa, fitness centre and vacation ownership properties. 8547 Grassy Brook Road, Niagara Falls 1.866.607.GOLF (4653) • 905.384.4653 www.grandniagararesort.com LEGENDS ON THE NIAGARA Battlefield / Ussher's Creek / Chippawa 45-Hole • Par 72/72/30 • 7309/7180/2201 yards Minutes from the Peace, Rainbow and Whirlpool bridges, this breathtaking natural setting is a one- of-a-kind golf complex, with 1,000 acres that boast two 18-hole championship courses that are in immaculate condition. These layouts are able to offer a wonderful mix of golf that includes open holes where golfers have to negotiate fescue and sand traps, to parkland holes meandering through trees and water hazards. The Battlefield Course, designed by Doug Carrick, features a man-made 19 acre lake that borders 4 holes. Other holes offers a spectacular view of the Niagara River. Battlefield was the proud host of the LPGA's Canadian Open in 2004. Ussher's Creek was designed by Thomas McBroom and is predominantly a parkland course featuring several tree-lined fairways, strategically located traps and Ussher's Creek that is a formidable hazard meandering through the course. This course is a perennial favourite for visiting golfers. It offers a challenging layout and exceptional turf conditions located within a beautiful Carolina forest. The facility also features an exceptional 45-acre driving range, and a top-notch 9 hole short course, Chippawa. 9561 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls 1.866.465.3642 www.niagaraparksgolf.com ROYAL NIAGARA GOLF CLUB 27-Hole • Par 72 • 7000 yards Public Golf in a Private Setting… Nestled between the historic 120-year-old Welland Canal, the beautiful Bruce Trail and the Niagara Escarpment, Royal Niagara is a "must play" course of international standing. Designed by Ted Baker & Associates and playing over 7,000 yards from the tips, the course features sculpted fairways, undulating greens, cavernous bunkers, and an abundance of water. Over the years the course which is Golf Digest rated at 4.5 stars, has played host to a variety of competitive tournaments and have become an ideal location for corporate and social golf events. Royal Niagara is a stunning course to experience. One Niagara-on-the-Green Blvd., Niagara-on-the- Lake 1.866.ROYAL.18 (769.2518) • 905.685.9501 www.royalniagara.com THUNDERING WATERS GOLF CLUB 18-Hole • Par 72 • 6530 yards A John Daly Signature Course… Thundering Waters Golf Club is John Daly's first signature golf course in Canada, located within the Niagara Falls' Fallsview Tourist District and a mere 1,500 yards from the Horseshoe Falls. Fourteen of the holes at Thundering Waters Golf Club wind through a forest of mature maple, oak and hickory trees. The remaining holes are links style: rugged hills covered with long grasses, cavernous bunkers, windswept fairways and undulated greens framed by a winding burn. At 7,208 yards from the championship tee, the par 72 Thundering Waters Golf Club is a match for players of any caliber. 6000 Marineland Parkway, Niagara Falls 1.877.833.DALY (3259) • 905.357.6000 www.thunderingwaters.com WHIRLPOOL GOLF COURSE 18-Hole • Par 72 • 7019 yards "A Renowned Canadian Golf Course designed by Architect Stanley Thompson, this course retains its ranking as one of the top public golf courses in Canada. Located in a spectacular setting against the backdrop of the Niagara River whirlpool and gorge, this magnificent 18 hole, par 72 championship course, designed by Stanley Thompson, has been given a 4 Star rating by Golf Digest. Whirlpool has also been ranked 47th in the Country by Score Magazine. With recent improvements, including 9- minute start times, new sand traps and tees, a renovated clubhouse and a redesigned second hole, it continues to impress and inspire international golfers of all skill levels. 3351 Niagara Parkway, Box 150, Niagara Falls, 1.866.GOLF.NIA (465.3642) • 905.356.1140 www.whirlpoolgolf.com To find out more about the Niagara Golf Trail or to ask about your own customized package, either visit www.niagaragolftrail.com or call 1-866-PLAY-NGT. Why not spend a few extra days taking in the wonder that is Niagara during your next Golf Getaway? Niagara Falls is far more than a golfing wonder. A world-class destination with something for everyone, the Niagara Region offers exciting entertainment, gourmet dining, one-of-a-kind sightseeing, shopping, superb service and adventures for all! All of this in addition to some of Canada's best golf courses! Attractions include: • World famous Skylon Tower (with revolving dining room) • Fallsview Casino Resort & Spa and Casino Niagara • The Niagara Skywheel • Numerous haunted and fun houses, museums, rides, arcades, family friendly dining and more! • Fort George • Thoroughbred Racing • Scenic Niagara-on-the-Lake • The Shaw Festival • Over 60 wineries within a 15 min. drive of Niagara Falls