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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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Hi, Edetgen. 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.
Great condition great value for the money Pace was great Staff very friendly
Hi, bobhardison. 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.
Inexpensive Escape
Great pricing for an course that is in excellent shape. Not the most challenging course out there. Lots of short par 4's. Played Whites.
Hello, tjmartinwirrcom. Thank you for visiting us at Bonnie Brook Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Disappointed
This was my go to course for the last several years. However, this Sunday was exceptionally poor. We only played 3 holes, and a drive on the 4th in a time span of 1hr - 15min. There were 4 groups on all three holes we played, and couples with the 95 degree heat, no beverage cart visible the entire time, and we just couldn't take it anymore. No Ranger, no concern or raincheck when I stopped in to the Pro Shop to inform them of the conditions. I have played here at least every other weekend the last five years, or so... I'll miss it.
Hi, RBuck7. Thank you for taking the time to review the course. We take single star feedback very seriously at our course. You are welcome to comment further or reach out to our team in the golf shop. We always appreciate the feedback. Thank you for playing Bonnie Brook Golf Course.
Great pace - even on a holiday
Didn’t have to wait on a single hole on 4th of July. Fairways and greens were in very good condition. Fun course! Will be back soon!!!
Hi, jwilson26. 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.
Easy booking online. The facility is clean and the staff is very friendly. Loved the course and its layout. I would recommend it to others.
Hi, mjadolon3. 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.
Gem of the north
Based on reviews that Bonnie Brook was the gem of the north, I booked a tee time to play today. Course was well laid out for the average golfer and challenging enough to for the scratch golfer. Greens were well maintained. Fast but fair. Pace of play was 4 hours for 18 holes. All staff friendly and helpful. At $51, 18 holes with golf cart is a great value.
I will definitely be back!
Hi, schnittmangolf. 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.
Course in great shape
Player i played with first time there. He loved it
Thank you for your review, Mody135. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Bonnie Brook Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Hello, RG488B622786BB7E4425. We appreciate the review. You rated us 3-stars which means there is room to improve on your recent experience at Bonnie Brook Golf Course. Let us know, in the comments, how and where you would like to see changes from the course. Thanks for the feedback!
Kudos to the ground crew
Course is in immaculate condition. Great job ground crew.! Course is great for all levels of players.
Hi, ggmyg. We would love to hear more about your positive experience on our course. Please contact us to share with us your favorite part of your experience. Thanks for golfing at Bonnie Brook Golf Course!
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, GuitPicker! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course!
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A nice course layout with a good price point. The course is challenging, yet allows you to make mistakes without being penalized too severely. Certain holes make you think strategically, and challenges your ability to make the right golf shot. I haven’t played the course in almost 2 years, but it is a hidden gem in the area.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u000001822202! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course!
Very nice course
The course was in very good shape, well manicure, and nice greens
benztek, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course.
Challenging Course
This is a beautiful course for all levels of players; Narrow fairways, fast greens with bunkers protecting the greens. Course is in excellent condition considering the dry weather we have had.
Your feedback is important to us, ggmyg. Thank you for sharing your 5-star experience. We look forward to seeing you again at the course soon! Thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course.
Forgiving & Friendly
Despite the ravines on several holes, the course is great for average players. We enjoyed the wide fairways and didn't get into much trouble with our wayward shots. Staff was very friendly, and the greens and tee boxes were well maintained. Couldn't Ask for better at this price point!
Hello, dcarroll440. Thank you for visiting us at Bonnie Brook Golf Course. We appreciate your 4-star rating and review. We hope you join us for another round soon.
Hidden gem
Might not have all the frills of some of the bigger clubs in the area, but this is a really well kept course with a layout that forces you to play thoughtful golf. Can't wait to come back up to play again now that I have a better idea of what lines to take off the tee.
u506417046, thank you for your kind words! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another 5-star experience. Thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course.
Hi, u849923737. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your time at Bonnie Brook Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you on the course soon for another 5-star experience!
Very well maintained
There is nothing spectacular about the layout of this course, but what sets it apart from all the others is how well it's maintained. The fairways are always plush and the greens are always in perfect condition. Plus the greens-fees are very reasonable for what you get. Highly recommended...
Hi u000003378147, thank you for your kind words. We appreciate your comments about our course conditions. We work hard to maintain the course so it's nice to hear it is appreciated. We hope to see you on the course again soon.
Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, u017838784! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course!
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Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating, Jerry7102540! We're delighted you enjoyed your round. Please book another round with us soon, and thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course!