Bonaventure GC
A view of a special guest looking at a green at Bonaventure Golf Club
GolfPass Icon
Rating Index Rating
Tooltip Information Icon
3.4
1617 Reviews (1617)
5 Stars
169
4 Stars
502
3 Stars
390
2 Stars
241
1 Stars
315
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.1
69.4%
Recommend this course
917 out of 1617 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.1
48 Reviews (48)
5 Stars
7
4 Stars
14
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
10
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.0
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.0
56.2%
Recommend this course
27 out of 48 reviews
Read Reviews
Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.2
151 Reviews (151)
5 Stars
27
4 Stars
47
3 Stars
38
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
27
Conditions
3.0
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.1
62.3%
Recommend this course
94 out of 151 reviews
Read Reviews

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.

Book a Tee Time at
Bonaventure Golf Club
Powered by GolfNow.com
Hot Deals at Bonaventure Golf Club

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)
The Best Way To Book Is With GolfPass+
waivedfees
10 rounds of waived fees
golf ball.svg
$120 in tee time credits
teetime protection.svg
Tee Time Protection
redeemtrophy
Redeem GolfPass points

Reviews

3.4
1617 Reviews (1617)

Reviewer Photos

Advanced Filters
Overall Rating
Recommended
Handicap
Age
Type of Golfer
Gender
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

What am I missing

The three of us, none being good golfers, loved the course. Sure, there were patches here and there but we loved playing the course.

We have passed this over in the past based on reviews but glad we gave it a shot.

The staff was also very friendly and helpful, a pleasure to deal with even when we were the last on the course near darkness, they said play until you finish.

We will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Bad all the way around

Course is not in good shape. Green are bare or disease. Tee boxes are trash.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Default User Avatar
Commented on 12/12/2023

You must be kidding. Did you review the wrong course or something?

This course is 100 % better compared to just six months ago.. I'm confused with you review - all the approaches are tee boxes are greens (mostly) and ready for golfers. The greens are currently rolling fast - no bare spots you might remember from last year.

Nothing but green grass from anywhere I I'm lucky to putt from. Things are looking up at Bonaventure.

I played today and there were three foursomes in front of us all trying to finish before sunset.

Lots of golfers at Bonaventure would disagree with you, My advice at this point - get a tee time if you want to play in the morning or you'll be left disappointed.

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Staff Members

Staff was fantastic right from the Pro shop to the team outside, Marshals were very easygoing and the cart service was the best that we experienced all week. Very enjoyable round.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bonaventure

Its an awesome course, lots of water and narrow fairways. Can be slow but lots of fun.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Perfect weather
Used cart

Fast morning round at Bonaventure

My pay and tee'ed off today at 8:30. The twosome in front of were great golfers so they did not slow us down at all. We even had a Ranger and cart girl out of the course today. Greens were mowed and the Tee Boxes were in great shape. I posted a couple of pictures of the rebuilt 5th and 17th greens. Lots of golfers on the course after we played as the parking lot was semi-full. We went to the bar and had two drafts.

All good at Bonaventure today...

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bonnaventure

Nice course, lots of water, fast greens. Slow play. Be prepared for at least a 4-hour round. The course needs a warden to move play along. Take a few minutes to look for your ball, drop and move on.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Locals

I booked an early tee time for me and my coworkers. The staff was very helpful getting us going, since it was our first time at Bonaventure. I’d heard a lot of negative thing about the course but the seemed to be exaggerated. The tee boxes and the greens were probably 3/5 but overall the course was pretty nice. I loved the layout and the waterfall. Unfortunately the snack shack still wasn’t opened after our first 9 and the restaurant was closed after we finished.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Ignore the old reviews - Great Conditions / Great Price

I played today (08:00) with some of my friends who live here in South Florida. We play here at least once a week and have enjoyed the improvements to the course. The fairways are green and the three problem greens have been completely restored and are in perfect condition.

Holiday visitors / snowbirds are back in town so be sure to get a tee time if you want to play in the morning. The locals have started to come back too and this course can become really busy in the morning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Late round of golf

I played today on the front nine today and had to head home. I only wish I had time to finish 18.

The parking lot was full at 2:00 so I was no rush to mix it up with all the holiday visitors / once a year golfers out there on the course. I went out around 3:45 and played nine holes in one hour. The first, fifth, and seventh greens have been rebuilt and are in wonderful shape. I was able to get on in three shots on the par 5 - seventh hole. Yahoo, this is my most challenging hole on the course. It has a rather wide fairway yet there's water all along the right side.

Great golf and weather conditions today at Bonaventure. I hope to get out again soon once all the holiday visitors have left for town. Otherwise be sure to book a tee time as this course has become quite popular. Evidently the locals are coming back after the three problem greens have been rebuilt. Don't let the "out of date" reviews scare you away. This course is a Gem!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played

Value

Good value for the money. A lot of grass and very green, too. Traps are in very good condition.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

This courses in abysmal shape

This course has years of absolutely abysmal shape, couple of months of work isn’t going to fix years of issues and lack of care.. Other reviews are clearly just trying to mislead but the matter of the fact is to be charging anything higher than $25 for this pasture is absurd. This course is by far the worst golf course in at the Miami/Broward County area don’t waste your money

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Default User Avatar
Commented on 11/22/2023

Wow. I really doubt you have played this course lately. Three greens have been rebuilt and are perfect condition. The fairways are green and the tee boxes have new grass growing. Don't throw this course under the bus unless you give a fair chance. Play the course or go Jacaranda and play $ 165.00 for a round.

Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Ignore older reviews - the course is doing great!

Don't believe the old reviews! I played this course about 8 months ago for $30 and swore I'd never play it again. Even for thirty bucks, it wasn't worth it. The fairways were cow pastures and the greens were basically all sand and unplayable.

Then a buddy told me he came out on a whim a few weeks ago to play it and that they had completely fixed it up. I decided to give it another shot and WOW! The improvement and turnaround is almost unbelievable. Fairways are in fantastic shape and the greens are mostly great. Tee boxes and rough still need some work but it is getting there and for the money, you can't beat the value.

If you are afraid to play it because of the older reviews - or swore it off like I had - give it a chance. You'll be thrilled at how much it has improved.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Nearby Courses
Plantation, Florida
Private
4.5714285714
7
Plantation, Florida
Semi-Private
2.70174819
810
Sunrise, Florida
Private
0.0
0
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private
0.0
0
Sunrise, Florida
Private
0.0
0
Plantation, Florida
Semi-Private
2.5774234928
644
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private
5.0
1
Davie, Florida
Public
3.9291513612
1247
Cooper City, Florida
Semi-Private
2.4146341463
41
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Private
5.0
1
Golf Packages

JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa Stay & Play Package

FROM $377 (USD)
AVENTURA, FL | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Turnberry Isle - Miller Course, Turnberry Isle - Soffer Course, and Normandy Shores Golf Course.

Miami Lakes Hotel Stay & Play Package

FROM $167 (USD)
MIAMI, FL | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Miami Lakes Hotel and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Miami Beach Golf Club, Miami Shores Golf Course, Normandy Shores Golf Course, and Miami Lakes Golf Club.

Trump National Doral Miami Stay & Play Package

FROM $267 (USD)
MIAMI, FL | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at the Trump National Doral Miami and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of The Blue Monster Course, The Golden Palm Course, The Red Tiger Course, The Silver Fox Course.

Reunion Resort Stay & Play Package

FROM $207 (USD)
KISSIMMEE, FL | Enjoy up to 5 nights’ accommodations at Reunion Resort and up to 4 rounds of golf at your choice of Reunion Resort – Nicklaus Course, Reunion Resort – Watson Course, Reunion Resort – Palmer Course, and Celebration Golf Course.

Encore Resort At Reunion Stay & Play Package

FROM $187 (USD)
REUNION, FL | Enjoy up to 7 nights’ accommodations at the Encore Resort at Reunion and up to 5 rounds of golf at your choice of ChampionsGate - International Course, ChampionsGate - National Course, Hawk's Landing Golf Course, Celebration Golf Course, and Southern Dunes Golf Course.
Now Reading
  • Home

  • Memberships

  • Library

  • Account