Bonaventure GC
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3.3
1684 Reviews (1684)
5 Stars
176
4 Stars
540
3 Stars
401
2 Stars
247
1 Stars
320
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.0
67.4%
Recommend this course
967 out of 1684 reviews
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3.5
88 Reviews (88)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
49
3 Stars
15
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
75.0%
Recommend this course
66 out of 88 reviews
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3.3
132 Reviews (132)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
57
3 Stars
26
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
21
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
63.6%
Recommend this course
84 out of 132 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently impresses with challenging dog legs, water features, and demanding par threes that keep every round engaging. Friendly pro shop staff and noticeably improved course conditions reward returning golfers who haven't visited recently.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7064 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.7

Bonaventure Golf Club (formerly known as Bonaventure Country Club) is a classic Florida layout with holes routed through strands of mature palms and hardwoods, and around numerous water hazards and expansive bunkers. This course, designed by Joe Lee, is also called the Green Monster. Some people call it the Cascade Course because of the waterfall on the picturesque 160-yard, par-3 third. This signature hole has a waterfall that stretches across the front of the green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Lee (1970) Greenway Golf (2012)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Bonaventure Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Casual

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2024 #3)
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Reviews

3.3
1684 Reviews (1684)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 20
Bunkers 15
Forced Carries 13
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 14
Locals 12
A Weekend Splurge 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 9
In the 'Burbs 6
Worth the Drive 6

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Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Spotted Fairways

This course should NOT be priced at $75! The fairways had several spots missing grass which hindered play on many holes.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Poor management

got to the course early; range closed, no range balls.

The two tee times before us, show up 10 and 15 minutes late; starter slides them in front of us right as we’re about to tee off, tells us its wrong, “he’s with us but thats how the course is”.

The guys that were late (wearing tennis shoes and using a tripod to record themselves take two shots off every tee) proceeded to play slow.

Course conditions weren’t the worst but they did kinda suck. Lotta weeds, greens patchy but playable.

Overall total amateur hours, don’t waste your money.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Weekend gophers

The green is in good condition. Water puddles are present off the fairways.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens Better

They have had issues with the greens the last few seasons. That is fixed but now the tee boxes are getting a bit bare. The traps are abundant and do have groomed sand in them.

The course could use a 6000 yd White/Gold combo option, Gold is 5600, and White is 6300. Pretty big jump.

Lots of water and traps to capture errant shot.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
2.0
Previously Played

Overpriced mess

The course is in abysmal condition. The fairways are patchy, bare, and overrun with weeds, while the greens are poorly maintained with excessively long grass that makes no sense for playability. The staff is unfriendly, and the pace of play is painfully slow — don’t expect to finish a round in under five hours. Even the clubhouse conditions are disappointing. Overall, the prices are far too high for the subpar golfing experience being offered.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Hairy greens

I could put up with the fairways being a little so so but the greens were so hairy . Don’t understand why they weren’t mowed . And they was spraying fertilizer on the greens right in front of our play .

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
3.0
First Time Playing

Terrible Pace of Play, No starter

Horrendus pace of play. Had a 9:50 tee time, staff pushed me back to 10:30 without notifying me. Did not tee off until 10:45, finished the round at 3:30. Spaced out tee times and a starter would help. Course layout was very fun and challenging, greens in solid condition. Overall has potential but staff needs to be on top off pace.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Some of the greens are in good shape

Some greens in good shape fairways okay shape great layout for the course challenging course

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 115
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

No issues

Course in good shape and greens in good shape, Tough course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Much Improved

I played mid-day on Tuesday as a single and was done in less than three hours. Thanks to those that let me through. I've played the course many times and have seen its ups and downs. It is now on the way up. Still not perfect but the greens are in good shape and the fairways getting better. Fairway traps are pretty rocky but the greenside traps are in better shape. Tee boxes are inconsistent: most in good shape but a few are weedy or have patchy grass at best. The practice facility needs work although the practice green was in good shape.

This is a great layout, one of the best in Broward county. Lots of water, holes that move left and right, not too long but with four tees you can choose your level of challenge. It was great to see it getting the care it deserves. I hope the owners keep it up.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What a difference a year makes

Been about a year since I played this course last. Maybe it was the time of year coupled with not playing well but course did not leave a good impression for me. Decided to take a chance again a year later and course was in much better shape than expected greens were great and it always helps when you play well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

The staff is great. The course needs work and the clubhouse needs an overhaul.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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