Bonaventure GC
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3.4
1666 Reviews (1666)
5 Stars
175
4 Stars
529
3 Stars
399
2 Stars
244
1 Stars
319
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.0
67.7%
Recommend this course
955 out of 1666 reviews
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3.5
77 Reviews (77)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
39
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
7
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
75.3%
Recommend this course
58 out of 77 reviews
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3.1
144 Reviews (144)
5 Stars
20
4 Stars
50
3 Stars
33
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
29
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
59.0%
Recommend this course
85 out of 144 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

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Reviews

3.4
1666 Reviews (1666)

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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Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very nice course

This was the third time my wife and I played this course in the last week. It is in very good shape with the greens running fast and hard. Challenging with a lots of water and some really nice hole designs, especially the par three over the water falls! Good variety of tee lengths as well. 4 hours on Saturday morning and 4.5 hours on Monday afternoon. Good pace.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good afternoon of golf!

The course is much improved over last winter (22-23) with the greens being most notably improved. Pace was slower due to volume and quantity of players grabbing an afternoon round, but we teed off on time. If you’re in the area it’s worth a visit.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Slow, Slow, Slow

Our group teed off 30 minutes after our scheduled tee time. Then we waited at least 10 minutes on every shot because the group in front of us were very, very slow. They were a hole and a half behind the group in front of them, but did not allow us to play through. The ranger stopped to talk to them, but their pace did not improve. Only played 8 holes (in 2 1/2 hours) because we got tired of waiting!!!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Better than Reviews say

Booked on GolfNow and what a great way to find a course to play. The course was in pretty good condition better then what the reviews look like. I'd play again!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Had fun!

Haven’t played here in years but I see huge improvements to the greens and tee boxes. The place went downhill for a while but coming around again. Great job so far. It was busy but we didn’t care. Course was fun and a really nice track. Definitely worth playing.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 253
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course…!!!

The course is in very good condition.

The greens are very rapid.

Interesting layout…particuly the Par 3 with the fall.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 8
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 35
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice golf course

Great layout, challenging holes, a lot of water!!

Très amusant à jouer, des défis! Magnifique par 3 avec une chute semblable à St-Jean de Matha au Québec

Place à rejouer malgré le prix… 45$

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 64
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Good improvement

Green are better than the last time I play that course in 2023

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 253
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Walked
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 73
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

5 Hour Round

Incredibly slow round. Took a little over 5 hours to complete 18 holes. I would like to play this course again but I’m not sure I want to experience another 5 hour round.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Improved!

The course has greatly improved from the last time we played 3 years ago.

We'll play the course again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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