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Blackberry Oaks Golf Club

2245 Kennedy Rd, Bristol, Illinois 60512, Kendall County
(630) 553-7170
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4.3
584 Reviews
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About

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.

Holes 18
Par 72
Length 6404 yds
Rating 71.3
Slope 132
Type Public
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Course Details

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Practice & Instruction

Driving Range
Golf School Academy Yes - "Chad Johansen Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro

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Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes
Walking Allowed

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

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Year Built 1993
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/30
Architect(s) David Gill
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4.3
4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 584 reviews
92.0%
Recommend
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  • Conditions
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  • Value
    4.3
  • Layout
    4.6
  • Friendliness
    4.6
  • Pace
    4.2
  • Amenities
    4.3
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Course Highlights
A tricky layout with a creek weaving through risk-reward holes and well-placed bunkers consistently challenges and rewards golfers across the Chicagoland area. Exceptionally friendly staff, solid course conditions, and a well-regarded on-site grill make this a standout value.

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Golfers Often Mention

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 14
Watching the Game 13
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges:
Water Hazards 25
Bunkers 21
Thick Rough 17
Best For:
Locals 21
Advanced Golfers 16
Walkers 9
Location is:
In the 'Burbs 23
Worth the Drive 19

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u000006712458
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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dgrammas
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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ap2812
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Decent course but pace of play is a problem

Course condition and layout were pretty good, but the pace of play was terrible. Waiting on every tee.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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BigDriver
Review 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Love this course!

This course is punching above its weight out in Bristol. Conditions are improving. Holes are a good mix of forgiving and challenging. Not enormously tough, which is a relief. Decent amount of sand traps and water. Plenty of protected greens, which requires approach accuracy. Looking forward to playing again. Only downsides-the freight train horn noise is a drag, and the driving range needs work (probably on the super's punch list).

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Dtalley09
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Overpriced and slow pace

The course overall is in okay good shape. Tee boxes are torn up a bit, but as expected for the end of the season. They sent groups off every 5 min. As you can imagine was well over the 4.5 hour pace. Cary girl was out but stopped at 1 as well.

First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
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rmiranda
Reviews 13
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314163315310
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000005086514
Reviews 6
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
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robseppi
Reviews 45
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Slow pace of play

Five some in front of us and ranger did not speed them up….

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
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Tdking87
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
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u000005353684
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Conditions

The course is in great condition, much improved over previous years. The greens were a little slow though. We played in under 4 hours on a Friday afternoon, so that's pretty good.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Tdking87
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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Tdking87
Reviews 25
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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dgrammas
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314162078682
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Pond problem

Ponds need attention and aeration - smell like raw sewage and saw snakes in them.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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matthor
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Recommended
Played

It took over 5 hours to play 18 holes. There was a 5 person group in front of me and a group of 6 in front of them. Took way to long

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
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Jpater15
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

Pace of Play is awful

Played on a Friday afternoon and the Pace of Play was horrendous. No ranger and the course is a free for all. Not worth the money!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
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u000005451048
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u000006712458
Reviews 47
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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Dan6150608
Reviews 8
Recommended
Played

Redesign 18

18 ruins the whole course. Stupid design with ridiculous trees blocking a great green.

Verified Purchaser
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
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