Bonnie Brook GC
A view from a fairway at Bonnie Brook Golf Course.
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4.6
397 Reviews (397)
5 Stars
242
4 Stars
134
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
96.8%
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385 out of 397 reviews
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4.6
397 Reviews (397)
5 Stars
242
4 Stars
134
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
96.8%
Recommend this course
385 out of 397 reviews
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4.6
397 Reviews (397)
5 Stars
242
4 Stars
134
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.3
96.8%
Recommend this course
385 out of 397 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Style Woodland
Par 72
Length 6640 yards
Slope 128
Rating 72.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 1926
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 12/01
Architect James Foulis (1926) Bob Lohmann

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Meeting Facilities, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities

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4.6
397 Reviews (397)
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Reviews 23
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
3.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Commented on 07/01/2021

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!

Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Kudos to the ground crew

Course is in immaculate condition. Great job ground crew.! Course is great for all levels of players.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/30/2021

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!

Played On
Reviews 38
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/24/2021

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!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bonnie Brook Golf Course

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/22/2021

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!

Played On
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very nice course

The course was in very good shape, well manicure, and nice greens

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/21/2021

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.

Played On
Reviews 82
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Commented on 06/21/2021

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.

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/18/2021

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.

Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 06/22/2021

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.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/07/2021

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!

Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

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...

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 06/07/2021

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.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/03/2021

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!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course

We had a great time. The course was in great shape and the staff was very friendly.!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/03/2021

Thank you for your review, u433610514. We will pass along your positive experience to our team at Bonnie Brook Golf Course. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Local Favorite

Bonnie Brook is one of my area favorites. The course is visually appealing with a variety of layout and terrain. It's just the right difficulty for the average player.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 06/02/2021

fred3660, 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.

Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
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 Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 06/01/2021

Hi, u000003879272. We would love to hear more about your 4-star experience on our course. Please tell us what we can do to earn that last star, and thanks for golfing at Bonnie Brook Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 06/01/2021

Hello, glennlevitas. Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your round at Bonnie Brook Golf Course. Please visit us again soon!

Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Top of the class

once again The Brook stands at the top of the places you'd be wise to visit. From friendly cooperative staff to a grade AAA course, your day could not be more complete. Aside from some slow play on the back 9, you'll leave wanting to come back to play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/28/2021

Thank you for the 5-star review. It's quite the compliment to hear we are one of the top places to visit. We appreciate all the nice comments about our staff and course. Please visit us again soon.

Played On
Reviews 45
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked

Solid Performer

Great pace on a Saturday morning, finished in 4:15 walking.

Course was in great conditions with challenging but fair pin positions.

Staff always A+

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 05/24/2021

Your feedback is important to us, nowibo772. 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.

Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very Well Maintained

Played this course in three seasons and it’s always well maintained. Layout is pretty straightforward and on the easier side. Missing the fairway rarely causes a huge problem and there is t much water to contend with. Designed for every level but studs might find it boring. Ive heard weekdays can play really slow due to who plays there, but I’ve always played at a good pace.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Commented on 05/24/2021

Hi, SevenBizzos. 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.

Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 05/24/2021

Hi, Forejazz1. 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.

Played On
Reviews 76
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

The best

Bonnie Brook once again showed why it's the Jewel of the North Shore. Course was in tremendous shape, staff is unparalleled in their first class approach to their clientele. Never disappointed in my visit.

Those who have never played here don't know what they are missing.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 05/24/2021

Hi, u6722019. 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.

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