Bonaventure GC
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3.5
1588 Reviews (1588)
5 Stars
165
4 Stars
490
3 Stars
381
2 Stars
240
1 Stars
312
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.6
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
74.6%
Recommend this course
896 out of 1588 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
2.8
71 Reviews (71)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
11
3 Stars
17
2 Stars
8
1 Stars
22
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.7
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.2
40.8%
Recommend this course
29 out of 71 reviews
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Average Rating
Avg Rating
3.5
217 Reviews (217)
5 Stars
41
4 Stars
96
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
13
1 Stars
25
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
73.7%
Recommend this course
160 out of 217 reviews
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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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3.5
1588 Reviews (1588)

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Reviews 22
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What an improvement!

We were very impressed with the improvement on the grounds. The greens were fantastic as well as the fairways. We had stopped playing here because of the terrible course conditions.

Kudos to the new management. This will definitely be our regular home course

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 196
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Decent

Nice layout. Lots of water, most on side but a few carries. Red tees a little long for ladies. I played gold and plenly long. Played in about 4:20. Tee times are close. Pace picked up after the first few holes.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Conditions are noticeably improved

I have always felt the layout is a true test of golf with a solid traditional layout. No stupid holes. The course conditions are markedly improving fairways are greens are fertilized and this course will soon be among the best around again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great bang for your buck!

January 2025: I am updating my review to 4 stars because of even more improvement to course conditions. The greens are fabulous and fairways are the best I have seen them in years. Bunkers are all filled with new sand and would be perfect if golfers took the time to rake them. A new fleet of carts as well. Pace of play is a bit slow.

January 2024: So much improvement!!!

I have been playing at Bonaventure for 23 years, and can remember when they had two pristine championship courses. After they sold one course to develop homes, they let the other course go. For the past few years the conditions had deteriorated so bad and they “lost” several of their greens. I played the course today and was extremely surprised and pleased to see that the conditions have changed for the better. In past years I would not recommend playing the course, but after today, all levels of golfer will enjoy playing here.

This is truly the best deal in Broward County for a very enjoyable round of golf. The staff is friendly and are handling tee times better than in the past. Pace of play was surprisingly good too.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

Terrible Staff and Overpriced

Not my first time playing here, south Florida is always on the more expensive side, I can understand that. However, the past few times I’ve been here I’ve left feeling unwelcomed. Definitely do not recommend new golfers to come here. The starter yells at everyone like I’m in boot camp again. Staff needs to realize not everyone is a snowbird, locals play here too. If you can look past a brash staff and spending more than you should, go for it.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

Fairways and greens are in very good conditions, nice layout, gotta play safe but overall it's playable. Not my first visit and not my last.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 196
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great course and great value

Saw mixed reviews on this course. I was pleasantly surprised. Some of the best greens I've encountered on Florida courses in January. Rolled true and were receptive. Course was in great shape, lots of water and setup shots, great variety. I played gold tees and it was long enough for Sr players.........I would say, the Forward tees are pretty long for most older seniors and females. I would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for the price

Good course with a variety of tee boxes to suit your handicap, having said that many of the tee boxes are in rough shape and some of the greens also leave something to be desired. Overall though I’d ply there again and would recommend it as a good challenge at a reasonable price

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hot Deal is a great rate at Bonaventure

Golf is slow because the carts are loaded up at the first tee all day long. Rounds are close to 5 hours in length but the course is in great shape.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Always improving

Course conditions have become very good. Greens are in excellent shape and bunkers all have consistent new sand. Pace of play can be an issue but staff is doing the best they can.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 17
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Very windy ,cold,rainy day made for a challenging day. I would definitely play this course again especially with the military discount.

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