Bonaventure GC
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3.4
1669 Reviews (1669)
5 Stars
176
4 Stars
530
3 Stars
399
2 Stars
244
1 Stars
320
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.0
67.8%
Recommend this course
957 out of 1669 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
79 Reviews (79)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
75.9%
Recommend this course
60 out of 79 reviews
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3.2
145 Reviews (145)
5 Stars
21
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
30
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.1
59.3%
Recommend this course
86 out of 145 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

3.4
1669 Reviews (1669)

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 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Great Course

We used an UnderPar and paid $25.00 including cart!! Awesome.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played

Conflicting feelings..

The bones of this course (layout, bunker locations, water risk/reward decisions, greenshapes, challenges) are excellent. A really interesting course. Unfortunately it just has not been maintained. But for $28 it’s a great deal, so long as you arne’t too fussed about true putts. There’s a few bad areas on some greens so I just lifted and moved to a better line, if needed. Both days I played this week there were a lot workers on course but I suspect it’s just to keep it at a minimum quality threshold. Given the minimal maintenance mode I suspect this course is going to get re-developed into housing just like the west course was, which would be a shame. Play it while you can.

Conditions Fair
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

They are trying!

I actually loved the layout. Also, we flew around the course because it was not that busy. The greens were not good but really did not affect our scoring. The tee boxes, fairways, bunkers and rough were pretty good. They don't sell beer on the course. There was no cart girl or snack shop at the turn. The power carts were old but functional.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Mixed bag

Nice layout. Older course that was probably excellent when it was designed. Greens were the issue. Some were in poor shape but being worked on. It was a fun round. Good shots are rewarded.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser

Played quick

Worst greens of all time but for $17 how can you gripe ?Would never pay rack rate it’s a complete rip

Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Visit

Almost all greens were in very pour condition, not an easy course!

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Worst Course in South Florida

Worst course I have ever played in decades of golfing. Golf Now should be ashamed to advertise this place.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

I wouldn’t play there again for free

Great course layout but the greens were absolutely terrible. Poorly kept

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very disappointed

This was my home course many years ago. One of the two courses is gone and the existing course is in serious disrepair.

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens

I like the course layout, challenging but fair. The greens are in the process of undergoing much needed repair. Pin placement tries to take advantage of the minimal but useable putting area. Give yourself 2 putts and move on.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

don't waste your time or money

golf now should not be affiliated with this goat pasture

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

Stay Away

Unreal. This used to be a beautiful course. Than it became decent and ok for the money. It is absolutely a scam now. There is not 1 playable green on the whole course. The staff is super nice but its a bit concerning that the fail to mention that the course is in such poor condition. “Sorry to inform you that every green is under repair and unable to be played on”. Bad business.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Jem-bonaventure

Please do not offer tee-times for this course. I want my money back

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

JEM-Bonaventure

Greens are in really bad shape. No restaurant or amenities of any type. Definitely not worth the money. The question is, are they closing soon? It used to be a great course to play. What happened? Poor management?

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
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