Bonaventure GC
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3.3
1691 Reviews (1691)
5 Stars
178
4 Stars
540
3 Stars
404
2 Stars
247
1 Stars
322
Conditions
3.2
Value
3.4
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.0
67.6%
Recommend this course
971 out of 1691 reviews
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3.4
84 Reviews (84)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
42
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
9
Conditions
3.3
Value
3.5
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.9
71.4%
Recommend this course
60 out of 84 reviews
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3.3
125 Reviews (125)
5 Stars
16
4 Stars
52
3 Stars
28
2 Stars
10
1 Stars
19
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
4.0
64.8%
Recommend this course
81 out of 125 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

3.3
1691 Reviews (1691)

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 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Unruly guests

The course was okay, but we were paired with two guys who were loudly blasting rap music from their cart for four straight hours. It was obnoxious. Nobody on the course told them to turn it off

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played

Course was subpar shape seems like they're working on it but for now not worth the regular fee.No water on any holes and got attacked by sprinklers on a couple holes

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Getting Better

Played this coarse in the past and was in very bad condition. Very surprised at the job they have done to bring it back to top shape. Isn’t there yet but hopefully the will continue what they have started with maintenance. As this is a true test of driver and off the tee shot making. Very challenging.

Steve B

Barrie Ont

Canada

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 147
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Pace of play 3hrs for front 9

Fairways had no grass, greens ok but the fringes were in bad shape.

Some groups had 5 golfers

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 153
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Slow day

I play here at least twice every month but this week the pace was extremely slow. The ranger was visible but did nothing to try and ask the groups to move a little faster

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 135
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

What Have You Done Lately?

You spent millions of dollars to make the course playable a while back. Now, the course is deteriorating in every area. Some fairways are just bare-bones, and spotty weeds are popping up on every green. Given the price you're charging, many better courses nearby with more reasonable green fees. How can you keep up the competition with the current course conditions and price? Do not let this great course go downhill again!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Over rated

J’avais hâte de jouer ce terrain. Je suis déçue de la qualité des tee off et des fairways. Seuls les verts étaient de bonne qualité.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 36
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great Course

This is one of the hidden gems is South Fl. The Par 3 on hole 3 is a beautiful waterfall. It is a bit challenging to get it over the waterfall but when you do it's a great feeling. The course has water on every hole which makes it easy to lose balls. Other than that, this is an amazing course. Some fairways could use some love but all in all this is well worth the money.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 117
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 10
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Dr

Not great looking course.

They should allow you to walk

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 64
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bouncing back

Nice to see some effort to bring this longtime course back to life. The greens were fantastic! Fairways and other areas need a bit of work but there was also some heavy weather a few days before my round. I have avoided Bonaventure for a while because of it's condition, but I will return. Good to see a comeback in the making

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

A beautiful course and settings

A gorgeous course well maintained in a beautifully designed landscape . If you wish to enjoy a peaceful afternoon on a great golf course , it is the place !

Satff is pro and competent . Nothing wrong to mention , just great 👍

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 54
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

very solid, challenging course. Bunkers were immaculate, rest of the course was in decent shape. One tough hole after another. Good hot deal values in an expensive area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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