BONAVENTURE COUNTRY CLUB
West Course (954-389-2100)
Florida Golf Course Review 11/12/04
General information
Bonaventure Country Club in Weston features two distinctive 18-hole golf courses on 300 acres of manicured
terrain that includes lush vegetation, mature trees and abundant native wildlife that flourish near surrounding
lakes. Worth noting - there are no residential properties lining the holes on either of these layouts. Additionally,
this semi-private golf facility benefited from recent renovations that carried a 1.5 million price tag - resulting in new sand bunkers and course beautification.
Besides the two golf courses, Bonaventure Country Club boasts a full service clubhouse with pro shop and
locker rooms that include showers for men and women. There also is a renowned restaurant/lounge that is open
for lunch, happy hour and appetizers, plus outstanding banquet and outing facilities. Multiple TV's - including a
53" big screen are scattered throughout the lounge and restaurant - which is known for its good food at
affordable prices. An outdoor patio, gazebo and garden on the lake compliment two beautiful banquet rooms,
making this a wonderful place to host weddings and special events. An aqua driving range and two putting
greens are available for members and green fee paying guests. The property is now offering stay, learn and play
packages - with leasson and instruction of all types for individuals and groups. Call for information.
The WEST COURSE is a par 70 layout that is the shorter and more playable of the two designs on property. The
length (6189 yards) can be a little misleading, as the shorter distance is mainly the result of the 6 par threes.
Four par fives measure 531, 545, 575 and 561 from the tips, but there is just 1 par four greater than 400 yards in
length. The fairways are a bit more generous than are those on the East course, but there are more bunkers (91
total) - with some rather large waste areas as well. Water comes into play in some shape or form on 16 of the
holes, although many of the hazards are along the perimeter - or cut across the fairway near the tees. A good warm up is recommended, as the opening hole is the course's number one handicap.
As with the East course, golfers will find yardage plates on the fairways - posted at 100, 150 and 200 yards, and
red, white and blue flags indicate front, middle or back pin placements. Rates on the West Course are nearly
$20 cheaper during prime time, with in-season fees including cart topping out at $79 in 2004. For more info, visit
our page for the West Course with direct link to their website, in our web catalog of courses to play in SE Florida by clicking here.
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