Bristol Oaks Golf Club and Banquet Center

Shorter type of course with several holes that gives just about everyone a chance at birdie. The course doesn't drain very well so it takes a few days longer than other course to dry out. Call and check if they are letting carts out. I purchased online with cart included only to find out on arrival they were not allowing carts out. The course is very walkable so it wasn't the end of the world.

This review reflects a season's impression. Played this course many times over the past several years. In of itself I can enjoy it. But in last year or so it's just becoming an aggravating experience. Pace of play is awful more often than not. Management allows people to cut in on 3 and it almost always creates a back up. Then because of that others cut in on 10. So it never ends. The rough as many have commented has become ridiculous. Keep several balls in your pockets at all times. A tee shot just off the fairway can take 5-10 minutes to locate. Some of the pin placements are nonsense for mid to high handicappers. Which is like gas on fire regarding the pace of play. The staff is friendly enough. But if changes aren't made it will probably fall from my rotation. Barring not be able to get on elsewhere I won't be returning this season. I'll give them a try next year to see if changes were made. I've heard rumors that some of their leagues will be leaving. They really need to start listening to their customers and take action. It's pretty simple stuff. Cut the grass and enforce a policy of no jumping holes and cutting in. Especially on 3.

I had read reviews of this course before playing there and all reviews held true - the course does not respond to their customers complaints. When I checked in I asked the "kid" in the Pro shop if he has read their reviews on GolfNow? He stated "no" and I said well you should.

We spent too much time trying to find our golf balls than we did playing golf. The rough is way too long and you can't see your ball unless you are on top of it - very frustrating.

We didn't see a beverage cart until the 9th hole - their loss!

Overall I would not recommend this course - will not be retuning any time soon.

I booked tee time later than expected and still able to play early in the morning. Very slow through 7 holes but opened up nice after that.

I like having the 100 and 150 yard markers but small stakes in middle of fairway were hard to pick up early in the morning and some even missing.

Tried to sit and eat after round was done. No food available inside and could not find anyone at the outdoor grill on the patio. Went down the road to eat.

Overall a great round of golf with friends and family.

We have been to Bristol Oaks several times. It is quite a drive to get there for us, but worth it. The course is maintained very well. The sad thing is that they have lost many trees to the ash borer disease and are in the process of taking them down. This will look like a totally different course when they are done. In no time soon, as there are near 100 trees to be removed. Sad, but they have plenty of pines and oaks to keep the course beautiful.

Nice golf course that has some challenges but not too tough. It was extremely hot out so I expect some areas to be dried out but it was worse than expected. That would be my only complaint, so a little better care would make it better. Friendly people in the clubhouse and on the course so that was nice.

This is the second time I played Bristol Oaks. Both times the course was extremely backed up. It was very frustrating to everyone. I asked when we took the turn for the back 9 if everyone was playing 18 and the back ups would continue. I was informed that a mens league was just starting.

There was a ranger when we started, but I wondered why. I saw him driving around the first few holes, but i had no impact. We caught up to a gentleman on the third hole and from that point forward had 5 to 15 minute waits at every hole. We did not even bother to play the full 18 we had paid for.

money great and the course was awesome! enjoyed every hole and will always play there in the future. consider the weather this year every one at bristal oaks has out done them selfs making the course beautiful, playable, look forward to playing again.

The day was beautiful. The course was in good shape but after playing 4 holes we were waiting on every tee. The wait was more than 10 minutes on a good share of the holes and often times two groups waiting. There was no rangers on the course to make sure the players were moving at a good rate. It could have been very nice if we could have moved a little better. 2 hours and 40 minutes on the back nine.

Nice course and nice staff, was very muggy and hot so they were giving out a free gatorade with our rounds. Greens were a little shaggy but probably due to the hot week of weather.

play with my wife so course isgood for her learning how to play ,we enjoy playing tigetherit was a nice day and of play was great [this time ] has been slow in the past, fairways pretty burned up, green's ok roll true

I have played this course hundreds of times over the past 10 years and right now it is a complete joke of what it once was. Last time I played was the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend and I am baffled at no starter at the first tee box. People just show up and get in a long line of carts regardless of their tee time. Another ongoing problem from last year is the rough isn't cut at all or at least not very often. We used to play a 4 or 5 sum every Sunday and finished in 3.5 hours or less, not any more. We look for balls on every hole that end up in the rough (right next to the fairways) add that up on every hole and your rounds now take 4.5 to 5 hours for no good reason. CUT THE ROUGH! Another ridiculous problem is the pin placements. On Sunday there were 14 of the 18 pins tucked away on the corners of the greens less than 10 feet from the edge of the green and most of them on hills. This is not a championship golf course there are mostly 15- 25 handicappers out there and it is NOT fun trying to chip to these pins and of course all the 3 putts.....AGAIN adding to the total time of the round. ONCE A NICE friendly sporty course has turned into a joke.....just be aware when you book your tee times that you will be looking for balls all day and shaking your head at every pin placement. The pin placement problem isn't a 1 day thing, it has been going on since last year! It just doesn't make sense for these problems to keep re-occurring. It was a Holiday weekend and after 9 holes we went to get drinks and the bar tender was no where to be found...and no cart girl until after 11 that day! No FUN!

Great location, great bargain. Challenging enough so check for times often throughout the season

The course layout is fairly easy, but still has its challenges. Some of the par 4's are short, so I would suggest playing the longest tees. I played the whites, and drove the green or near to it on a couple of those holes. One par 4 was only 289 from the whites (the whites play second longest), and I drove the front of the green. It is a good course, and great for the value. I will definitely go to this course again.

Loved the golf/all you can eat fish fry Friday. We wanted to try our friends bar "Silver Lake Marina" (Salem, WI) Friday all you can eat Fish Fry so we found a golf course, Bristol Oaks close by. What a great day! Golf was great, fish was great, service was great! Recomend for all golf, fish and beer lovers!

Bought tee time at golf now 18 holes with cart. When we got to the course they said that they aren't allowing carts anymore so we ended up walking only nine holes. Totally disappointed that they didn't update their no cart policy with golfnow we could have played at another course that still allowed carts, waisted weekend plans!!

Tried the special from Golfnow.com, was impressed as to how easy it was to utilize coupon and the price was fantastic.
Will check Golfnow.com when I am going to play as a single since many of the really great deals are on the day I am looking to play(spur of the moment).

The Good: Inexpensive, tree-lined layout about 30 minutes southwest of Milwaukee is no upscale facility and not pretending to be. Some interesting holes, in particular some good Par 3's, as well as some good reachable Par 4 and Par 5's that provide opportunities for birdies. Greens hold iron shots pretty well. Decent clubhouse with banquet area. Fair value at under $50 during peak season; usually has many online deals for much cheaper. No houses!

The Bad: Conditions at Bristol Oaks are not good. The fairways are shaggy and inconsistent, while the greens are relatively slow and bumpy. Not much variety in the Par 4's, particularly on the front half. Limited on and off-course amenities as there are no GPS, restroom areas, and full cart paths throughout the layout. Limited practice facility with only fair driving range and small putting green. No short game practice area. Staff is nice enough, but no real emphasis for on-course service.

The Verdict: At the right price, Bristol Oaks can be an enjoyable golf experience if you don't have high expectations. Otherwise, if you want to pay nearly $50 to play golf near Milwaukee, play somewhere else.

Best Hole: The Par 3's are good, but the best hole is the dogleg left Par 5 #16. A well placed drive over trees can set up an approach to go for the green in two.

This course is probably the best bang for your buck. Well cared for and great practice facility at a great price.Would recommend to anyone.