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 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Great Golf for the price

Course was in great shape and was challenging for my party. We came in from CA for the weekend and with so many choices on Golf Now, I am glad we chose this course based on the Golf Now reviews. We all commented on how perfect the round was except for the very rude cart attendant who was rude to all 3 of us on 3 different occasions. It started as soon as we walked in. I hope he was just having a bad day or this isn't the job for him... Otherwise, come to this golf course and you will enjoy.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful Course

This was my first time playing here and it came highly recommended from a friend. This course is gorgeous! Very well kept. Staff is friendly and the bar is cool. I would stay away from the sloppy joe they serve at the bar. This course is definite worth the drive there!!! Would definite play there again!!

Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Pleasant but Slow Round

Course conditions were great, especially for a park district course, but pace of play was slow for our mid-Sunday afternoon round. The group in front of us fell a hole behind, and we never saw any rangers. Tee times here are too close together, and pace of play never seems to be monitored or enforced - that is the biggest drawback to playing here.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 449
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Illinois Advisor
Top 10 Contributor
First Time Playing
Used cart

Very nice old school course

We had a lot of fun playing "The Brook" for the 1st time. A very straightforward old school front nine followed up by a quirky back nine which has 3 or 4 holes that you have to play a few times requiring almost modern target golf which sets it apart from other older courses. A good variety of dogleg holes, elevation changes and hazards. Course conditions were excellent all around.....no issues...greens are in great shape and were a joy to putt on. Grass driving range. We'll definitely return by this seasons end.......all the folks that work and play here were extremely nice/welcoming to us newbies and definitely take care of this course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Great Shape

Great condition. Greens were fast and you shouldn't get above the hole otherwise it may be a 3 putt.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

No Sand

I found this course to have a wonderful layout. Quite a variety of holes from long and straight to dog legs both right and left. Some of the shorter holes were the most challenging. Staff was great. Overall the course is great- except- my only complaint is there is NO SAND in the sand traps. I consider myself a decent enough sand player but if you're in the sand here, throw all sand basics away and swing and hope.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

I never get tired of playing the Brook.

I've played Bonnie for more then 60 years and had a rare opportunity to enjoy this round with my three sons. Great time, great course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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

Great course in great condition, definitely will be back!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

ENTERTAINING

THE WEATHER WAS GREAT, THE SCORE WERE
NOT, HOWEVER, A GREAT TIME WAS HAD BY ALL
ALWAYS ENJOY PLAYING THE BROOKS.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Bonnie Brook

This course has a great layout with some really challenging holes. The course is always in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Ranger danger

First time in my life I was told to pick up pace. I'm not sure what the ranger expected with 3 two sums behind our four sum. I wasn't in the mood for a marathon at 3:00 in the afternoon on a Sunday. However, the course was in great shape and I will be back.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Mature course that's fun to play

Lots of large trees, but they aren't right off the fairway. Lots of dogleg holes which makes the course a little more challenging, but it's not at all a difficult course!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Slower course of play, but still felt rushed

Bonnie Brook has a great and friendly staff as you walk into the pro-shop. After check-in, they scheduled a lot of tee times very close to each other, so we had to wait for those ahead, however, felt a little rushed from the people behind. The course itself was well kept (granted the weather conditions, since it has been raining and storming constantly the past week) however I found it difficult to find the fairway from the tee box at certain holes. Overall, its a great course that could use a little more space time between tee times.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 21
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Interesting challenging course

We'll maintained fairways and greens. Interesting layout, bordered with wild flowered interior holes. Many long par 4's & 5's will challenge long ball hitters offset by short target par 4's. Google values on Golfnow.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Average weather
Used cart

Better Than Expected

Haven't played Bonnie Brook for a while so decided to give it a try. It's part of the Waukegan Park District; well kept. Early morning tee time and due to wet grass from previous day, the rough was tough. Had to keep club face square on impact, wet grass would grab club face. Hole locations was tough. Most of the holes were on slopes but birdies were there to grab. Overall course was well maintained. Staff greeted us and very friendly. Will definitely return to play - maybe when it's dry. Recommended!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great

Great course especially for the cost. Great conditions. Fairways are good. Rough was good. Greens are in great shape.

Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course, Staff is awful

This is a very nice alternative to some of the mid level courses in the north burbs. Greens are usually pretty great, challenging fairways, and thick rough. My only issue is the staff. The man at the pro shop "John" is very rude, and is not welcoming at all. Very condescending and almost unhappy to see you walk through the door. Really ruins your mindset before the round.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging

This course has something for everyone from the beginner to the advanced player. Will definitely be back to challenge my skills again. Staff is very courteous, course was in good condition, it's worth every penny!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Good Round

I play Bonnie Brook regularly. It was probably the most difficult that the course has ever played for me. The rough was the real thing & made driving in the fairway as important as it could be. Rough could have been an inch or 2 shorter.. Finding balls in the rough was difficult.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excellent track

Greens were good as well as course conditions. Considering the winter we had it is better than most. Staff as always was excellent. Pin placements were challenging. A hidden gem .

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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