Bonavista State Park Golf Course, State park golf course in Ovid, US
Bonavista State Park Golf Course is a facility set across 247 acres situated between Sampson and Seneca Lake state parks, with water views. The nine-hole layout includes alternative tee positions that allow players to complete a full eighteen-hole round by using different starting points.
The site originally functioned as farmland for residents of the Willard Asylum for the Chronic Insane in earlier times. It was later transformed into a public golf course open to visitors today.
The course preserves remnants of its farming roots through scattered apple and pear trees that once belonged to an orchard on this land.
The facility operates from April through November and caters to players of varying skill levels through its flexible layout options. Weekend play carries higher green fees compared to weekdays, so plan your visit timing accordingly.
The property maintains its character through four seasons, operating from April to November with specific rates for weekday and weekend play.
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