Blackberry Oaks GC
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4.5
563 Reviews (563)
5 Stars
257
4 Stars
230
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
95.5%
Recommend this course
523 out of 563 reviews
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4.6
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.6
Value
5.0
Layout
4.8
Pace
4.8
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
5.0
100.0%
Recommend this course
5 out of 5 reviews
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4.5
50 Reviews (50)
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
19
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
4.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.7
100.0%
Recommend this course
50 out of 50 reviews
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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.

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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Reviews

4.5
563 Reviews (563)

What Golfers Are Saying

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

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Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

First time playing Blackberry Oaks and was not disappointed one bit. Course was in great condition, all the staff was extremely friendly and the restaurant was great too. Definitely will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Great Course for the Value

My wife and I are from out of town and found this course. We will DEFINITELY play here again if we're in the area. The course wasn't overly crowded so the pace of play was great. The conditions were great as well and the staff was friendly. It was slightly challenging but the scenery was beautiful. Highly recommend!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 156
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bang for the buck

Great course. Just enough water to keep you honest. Good amenities

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great condition

Greens had just been aerated that day but they were still very smooth and puttable unlike others I've been on after aeration. The GPS on the cart was very easy to use and saved a lot of time. The layout with the water and traps makes it just challenging and interesting enough.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Bang for the Buck

The course was in good condition with great pace of play...~3.5hr round.

The fairways are mostly wide open with enough surrounding water to make you respect them.

In the end, paying $38 for a round was definitely worth it

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
1.0
First Time Playing

Prepare to wait

The worst pace of play I’ve ever experienced. Tee times don’t matter, they let anybody go out on the course regardless. Overall, it took me 2 and a half hours to play 9 holes, so I left without finishing my 18. Don’t recommend.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

This course is challenging but fun for an intermediate golfer. Lots of sand and water but great layout, lots of fun holes and well-maintained.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course for the the value

There’s a league that goes on, on Wednesday which slows the pace of play down a lot. Took us close to 3 hours to get through the front 9 nine. First time I experienced this there but over all great course love playing here

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Sand Traps were like cement. Other then that course was good.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing

Considering the recent heavy rain the course overall seemed to drain well and the greens were relatively quick. It’s a fair course for those not accurate off the tee, but some holes require precision. The bunkers need maintenance as there was standing water, mud and small stones with little sand in many of them. It’s a short course with a nice layout and challenging enough for most middle to high handicap players.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
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