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Bonnie Brook Golf Course
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Bonnie Brook Golf Course, known amongst locals as simply "The Brook," is one of the most popular public courses on the North Shore. It has even been ranked as one of the top 50 public golf courses in the Chicagoland area. Designed in 1926 by James Foulis, the course has a classic feel to it with challenges that have withstood the test of time. The layout sprawls across a scenic natural landscape accented with gently rolling hills, tall native grasses, and sparkling lakes. The north branch of the Waukegan River also meanders through part of the golf course. The Bonnie Brook layout offers enough of a challenge for advanced players with narrow, tree-lined fairways and subtly tricky undulations throughout the spacious greens, but it is a round that is player friendly enough for any skill level to enjoy.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | 72 | 6640 yards | 72.3 | 128 |
| Yellow (W) | 72 | 6640 yards | 78.0 | 136 |
| Blue | 72 | 6304 yards | 70.8 | 124 |
| Blue (W) | 72 | 6304 yards | 76.2 | 132 |
| White | 72 | 5918 yards | 69.0 | 120 |
| White (W) | 72 | 5918 yards | 74.0 | 127 |
| Red | 72 | 5385 yards | 66.7 | 114 |
| Red (W) | 72 | 5385 yards | 71.1 | 121 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow M: 72.3/130 W: 78.4/136 | 510 | 354 | 191 | 404 | 504 | 178 | 378 | 371 | 375 | 3265 | 450 | 306 | 384 | 320 | 541 | 426 | 355 | 177 | 416 | 3375 | 6640 |
| Blue M: 70.8/126 W: 76.5/132 | 495 | 324 | 177 | 380 | 480 | 157 | 357 | 358 | 358 | 3086 | 428 | 295 | 363 | 310 | 527 | 400 | 342 | 161 | 392 | 3218 | 6304 |
| White M: 69.0/122 W: 74.3/127 | 480 | 310 | 156 | 349 | 471 | 157 | 342 | 345 | 340 | 2950 | 386 | 284 | 330 | 300 | 512 | 340 | 323 | 143 | 350 | 2968 | 5918 |
| Red M: 66.6/116 W: 71.3/121 | 453 | 287 | 139 | 319 | 422 | 144 | 304 | 301 | 314 | 2683 | 326 | 222 | 315 | 284 | 459 | 330 | 292 | 137 | 337 | 2702 | 5385 |
| Handicap | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 1 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 7 | |||
| Par | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 1 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 5 | 17 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 4 |
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challenging but fun
I played this course all summer and through out the season this course has been in great condition. Thru heat and rain the ground crew has kept this course in terrific condition. The greens are in terrific shape considering its late fall. The greens are very challenging with the flag placement always on a little mount.
Fun course .
Hi, gmarvy. We appreciate you taking the time to review the course and rate us. Thank you for the 4 stars! We aim for a 5-star experience, so we always welcome feedback for improvement. Thank you for playing Bonnie Brook Golf Course.
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Pleasant surprise
This was my first time playing Bonnie Brook. The course was fun and in great condition. Except for a couple of tricky short holes, the layout was a fair challenge. I will definitely return.
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One of the Best public courses in Lake County
We love the beautiful course here . Very well kept, friendly staff and can be a challenging play for different levels of golfers. This is one if my favorites in Lake County and I will keep going back!
Hi, hmltnj. Thank you so much for the great review. We are glad you had an incredible time, and we hope to see you again soon! Thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course.
Solid Performer
I keep on coming back.
Nice track, well maintained with a fantastic staff.
Would like a little more speed to the greens.
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Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, mirra92! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, martyhalston! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course!
Beautiful course
I recommend this gem of a course in Waukegan for all levels of players. Twilight golfing was less expensive and absolutely the most beautiful time of day. The greens can be a little challenging but that makes it fun. Over all the course was in very good condition. Drink carts came around frequently and food was available.
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Bonnie Brook Does Not Disappoint !
Great Course Conditions , Greens Rolling True and a Very Fun Layout .!! First time playing there in almost 5 years and found it just like I left it then, only the trees are taller . This is the Hidden Gem of Northern Illinois . Go Play it you won't be disappointed but glad you did.
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Simply the best
You want a great value for your money?
Simple, play the Brook. Great condition, superb staff, great food to go with it. Quite simply, Bonnie Brook is the best place to play golf on the North Shore. The staff goes out of their way to make your day a pleasure. The golf course is immaculate. The price, unbeatable.
Why bother going anywhere else ??
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Nice Course
Played with my son at the last minute due to a tournament at our local private course. I had heard nice reports over the years and was not disappointed. Excellent mix of holes and challenges. The grooming was excellent and there are many beautiful and unique trees throughout. The “Bonnie Brook” can be quite challenging!
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Fun course with several challenging holes.
Nicely maintained course. Courteous staff. Played the course for the first time two weeks ago and we just had to come back. Best value for the money course this year so far for us.
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