A view from a fairway at Bonnie Brook Golf Course.
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4.5
317 Reviews (317)
5 Stars
189
4 Stars
110
3 Stars
13
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
4
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
94.3%
Recommend this course
307 out of 317 reviews
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Average Rating
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4.3
7 Reviews (7)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.0
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.6
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.9
85.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 7 reviews
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4.5
54 Reviews (54)
5 Stars
33
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.6
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.8
92.6%
Recommend this course
50 out of 54 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
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Caddies No
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

Accolades

Reviews

4.5
317 Reviews (317)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
Patio Dining 7
Course Challenges Include:
Undulating Greens 12
Thick Rough 11
Water Hazards 9
This course/club is great for:
Locals 13
Seniors 11
Walkers 11
This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 16
Worth the Drive 12

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Reviews 120
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
1.0
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Previously Played

Over Priced - greens bad

Have played here several times over the years but won’t be going back anytime soon

This my 10 th round in here this year (5th different course)
And the condition of the greens was awful . Like putting on Velcro. Understand early in the year but they charged $65 !
Every other course I played which are better tests of golf all charged between $40-$55.

I would t pay $65 to play here in the summertime , much better options.

This is a $40-45 golf course at best

They are always friendly and pace of play was good
Layout is ok but greens were bad

If you are willing to $65 for golf you have 30 better options
Go up to Sheppard’s crook for about $50 for a senior

Very disappointing

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great staff

I paid to play 18 holes but stopped after 9 since I hurt myself and couldn't continue. Staff was very understanding and kind enougg to give me a raincheck for the other 9. Nice course, will play here more often

Conditions Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Always a fun course

Great course that won't break the bank. Challenging and always in good shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 10/26/2023

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, jimboad2! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Bonnie Brook Golf Course.

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

Bonnie Brook Golf Course

Very nice course that is challenging, offers a great price point, and is golfer friendly.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/09/2023

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, u000001822202! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Bonnie Brook Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fun Layout

Course is playable for all levels. To score well you have to make shots. In other words the long hitters have holes where you can let it go, but there are more holes where you have to put it into the fairway or face difficult second shots. Greens are in perfect condition and roll true. Nice old style tree lined course that is fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/05/2023

u314162075714, 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 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 10/03/2023

Hello u147118158. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave an excellent rating! We really appreciate your business. Please let us know what we can do for you in the future to earn that last star and thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 09/11/2023

Hi, sirivatp. 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 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Best pub coarse around.

It’s our go to for great golf. Been going to BB for 48 years

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 09/06/2023

Hello, u314159579044. Thanks so much for your review. We're so glad you enjoyed your round at Bonnie Brook Golf Course. That's what we like to hear! And thank you so much for being a long time patron of our course. We greatly appreciate you and hope to see you again soon!

Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course is nice. Pace of play is awful. Played it 2 weeks in a row. 5 hours and 4:50. My partners left because so slow. Likely won’t pkk look at it again. Value is good but too slow.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/30/2023

We apologize for the pace of play issue you experienced. We always try to keep a great pace when having our golfers on the course. Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback as we will use your review to better the experience going forward. We hope you give us another try in the future!

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/29/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! 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 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/29/2023

Hi, Don8854221. 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 18
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice layout. Very fair. Pace of play was awful. More than 5 hours to play. Range is below average. Course is vey well taken care of.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
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Commented on 08/23/2023

Hello, u441821549. Thank you for reviewing the course. We apologize for the delay of play during your round. This is by no means the standard we strive to achieve. With that in mind, we are working to best control pace and allow everyone to finish in a reasonable amount of time. We will continue to look for ways to improve. Thank you for playing Bonnie Brook Golf Course. We hope to see you again soon.

Played On
Reviews 25
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/28/2023

We love hearing about our golfers' experiences, u805498444. Please tell us more about what you enjoyed during your round. Thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course!

Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Commented on 08/21/2023

Hello and thank you for your 5-star rating! 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
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Fine course

Fine course conditions, greens firm and true... rough is rough, fairways cut tight, very nice.
Enjoy playing here, nice for walkers. Nice community.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Commented on 08/16/2023

Wow! We are so happy you enjoyed your round, mariela! We look forward to seeing you again soon at Bonnie Brook Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Good course

Good course for all types of golfers. Course was well maintained, was fun too play. Will come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
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Commented on 08/08/2023

Hello, Mrpigy34. 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 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
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Commented on 08/01/2023

u314159579044, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 20-24
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 Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
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Commented on 07/25/2023

amasopust, thank you for the awesome rating! We hope to see you again at the course very soon for another great experience, and thanks for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course.

Played On
Reviews 6
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Fair
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Commented on 07/19/2023

Hello, tmgaseok. Thank you for leaving us a review. We are sorry to hear your experience was anything short of 5 stars, but we hope you will give us another try in the future. Thank you for choosing Bonnie Brook Golf Course.

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