Blackberry Oaks GC
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4.5
559 Reviews (559)
5 Stars
255
4 Stars
228
3 Stars
50
2 Stars
15
1 Stars
11
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.4
95.7%
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519 out of 559 reviews
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4.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
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11 out of 11 reviews
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4.5
47 Reviews (47)
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Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.5
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6404 yards
Slope 134
Rating 71.3

Blackberry Oaks in Bristol is a public golf course that has been recognized as one of the Chicagoland area's best courses. The course design utilizes the natural beauty and hazards of the landscape including the native wetlands, grassy prairies, and towering stands of mature oaks. Blackberry Creek also meanders through the course. In addition to the natural hazards, a heavy smattering of strategically placed bunkers was also incorporated into the design. Although it can seem intimidating, the golf course isn't overly formidable if you can manage to stay out of the sand and water. The third and 12th holes are two par 4s that are memorable for their water hazards. The third has a lake along either side and the 12th has a green that is almost entirely surrounded by water.

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Course Details

Year Built 1993
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect David Gill

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.5
559 Reviews (559)
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Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Fantastic condition

I really like this course. In immaculate condition plenty of water and native grass to catch wayward shots. Nice variety of holes. Took my 13 year old son and we still finished in 3 hours. Would recommend you play here.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
2a5396f9-1f24-59ce-b6c0-dff9b3d62f9a
Commented on 07/08/2015

Appreciate the kind words and support. Glad you could bring your 13 year old out with you. We take great pride in the conditions of the golf course and pace of play! We hope to see you again soon. Check out all of our golf specials and events at www.blackberryoaks.com! Thanks.

Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Walked

Glad to get a Hot Deal and be able to walk

I prefer to walk and carry when I golf and this is the first Hot Deal I've seen on Golfnow.com that lets you do that. Excellent value. I always enjoy Blackberry Oaks. A challenging layout. Great walkers course, not too many hills. And the train sounding on your back swing is ambiance not available elsewhere!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
2a5396f9-1f24-59ce-b6c0-dff9b3d62f9a
Commented on 05/20/2015

HAHA! Love the comment about the train... a very unique and cool experience when and if it runs through! Appreciate the support and hope to see you back here again... check out all of our events and golf specials on the web-site at www.blackberryoaks.com! Thanks!!!

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beware the Hot Deal

Cart is not included on thoer Hot Deal. So be careful to book hot deal. They charge $10 each for the cart. Without the catch, it is very nice golf course. Fairways are maintained awesome. Sand feels nice and soft. Green is little slow but I played right after the rain so probably that is why. Nice view and challenging layout. If the Hot Deal includes cart, i would give five star since it is incredible deal. But it is still worth to play.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
2a5396f9-1f24-59ce-b6c0-dff9b3d62f9a
Commented on 05/20/2015

Appreciate the kind words on the golf course conditions! We are very proud of what the course looks like this Spring. Please double-check always when booking online if it's a walking or not walking rate - we try to make it very clear for everyone! Hopefully, you'll be back again soon and check out our specials on the web-site at www.blackberryoaks.com!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Local

Played here several times with discounts. Honestly, I still can't see where the 4.1 rating comes from. The course is average but does not have a single memorable hole. Its not bad, its not nothing special at all.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Play again

Fun course, will go back. Hope to play it soon; just not after rainfall

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
2a5396f9-1f24-59ce-b6c0-dff9b3d62f9a
Commented on 05/20/2015

Glad you enjoyed your experience here at Blackberry Oaks G.C! We hope to see you again very soon. Please check out all of our golf specials and events on our web-site at www.blackberryoaks.com! Thanks again...

Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Twice a year
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great Value

Course was challenging but most putting greens were basically flat, and thus fairly easy. No complaints there cause I could then focus more on my putting distance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
2a5396f9-1f24-59ce-b6c0-dff9b3d62f9a
Commented on 05/05/2015

Appreciate the post! Glad you enjoyed the course. We have a little bit of everything out here on the par 4's. Hope you'll be back at some point! Check out www.blackberryoaks.com and click on the "Golf Specials" always for the best deal!

Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Used cart

Pleasant place to play.

This is a good time to get out here and play. They did a great job of getting course ready for new season. Greens were good. Tee boxes were good and the cuts were good. Overall I would recommend this course as a good value. I love the last hole. it leaves you with some conversation on the way home.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
2a5396f9-1f24-59ce-b6c0-dff9b3d62f9a
Commented on 04/30/2015

Thanks for the post! Glad you enjoyed your visit here. That 18th hole is one to always remember :) Check out our website at www.blackberryoaks.com for all of our golf events, specials and tee-times. Hope to see you again this year!

Played On
Reviews 117
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

great value; moderate but chanlenge;

very professional staff, quick check in,

very good maintenance even grass not turn green yet

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
2a5396f9-1f24-59ce-b6c0-dff9b3d62f9a
Commented on 05/20/2015

Thank you for the post! We try our best to get you in and out of the shop at a quick pace for you to enjoy your experience on the golf course. Check out our website www.blackberryoaks.com and click "Golf Specials" for all of our best rates! Hope to see you again soon...

2a5396f9-1f24-59ce-b6c0-dff9b3d62f9a
Commented on 04/11/2015

Thanks for playing Blackberry Oaks! We hope to see you again! The best way to book a tee-time is checking out our web-site at www.blackberryoaks.com and click on "Golf Specials!" - Appreciate the support!

Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Fair weather
Walked

First Round - 2015

Given the degree to which Winter has taken its toll, the course was in good shape, with exception to the bunkers. The Greens were slow but, did roll true. And the rough was tough near water areas. Overall, a pretty satisfying course and day to be out.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Beat value in west Chicago area

Beat value in west of Chicago area, maybe I should keep this secret to myself! The people that work here treat you great and the entire facility is in great shape. The course plays tough. But gives bailouts to us less stellar players. I love the fall deals offered here , I would consider making this my home course!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

well maintained, fun course

Have played this course about three times now. I found it to be an interesting mix of fairly easy holes and some quite difficult holes. It is a nice length, where I can use all my clubs (I'm not a real long hitter), but not overly long, either. The three times I have played it I have finished in about 3 1/2 hours. Greens and fairways are nicely maintained. Most approach shots are to a slightly elevated green. I plan to go back many times.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

challenging

Well protected, very firm and fast greens.big emphasis on driving the ball difficult rough to impossible fescue. Great test ia great setting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart

First Time

I was pleasantly surprised by this course. There are some straight forward holes but there are also some challenging holes, I found it to be more challenging on the front nine. It's a little out of the way, but I will definitely come back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

This course is beautiful

This course has a great view. The Tree lines and the river flowing through the course is very rare in this area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Excellent Course

Well maintained course with plenty of challenges and risk/reward situations. Friendly and accommodating staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

blackberry oaks

Course is in excellent condition, challenging course that can be scored on if you can control your ball. Greens roll true, not too fast medium difficulty for putting. Lots of well placed hazards throughout the course. Shot an 83 on Wednesday.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This coarse was well thought out.

This coarse has a nice layout with morewater thanaverage. The fairways were beaten up.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

If You Don't Play This Course, You Are Missing Out

Course was in nice shape. Nice pace on greens, decent bunkers with enough sand, good amount of water hazards to negotiate. I played with a friend mid morning on a Thursday and we played 18 holes in just about 3 hours... so great pace of play. Not real long (6300 from tips), but long enough. Course crew was very courteous, shut off lawnmowers until you were done hitting, moved way off greens when we were in position for our approach shots, even pointed out an errant shot we could not find. Gentlemen at desk in Pro Shop could have been a little more friendly, but no big deal. First time I played this course but already making plans to go back again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great time

Course played very well for fall. I had tr course to myself until I caught up to a senior tournament.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

ONE OF THE BEST BANG-FOR-YOUR-BUCK COURSES IN CHICAGOLAND

What a gem this is. It's a bit far from Chicago but we paid only $34 in September and probably could not find a better deal for a course of this caliber anywhere. The greens and fairways were in excellent shape. The course is quite challenging where you have to shape your shots, bunkers protecting the front of greens, and water and ravines where you think there are none. We struggled the first time we played here not knowing the course but would definitely come back. It's a short course, only about 6500 yards from the tips with a slope rating of 134,, but if this were 500 yards longer it would be a beast at 140 or over.

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