BLACKBERRY OAKS GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 Bristol, IL, USA
Designed by David Gill



Blackberry Oaks Golf Club sits in Bristol, a small community in Kendall County in northeastern Illinois, roughly an hour southwest of Chicago. Designed by David Gill and opened in the mid-1990s, the course occupies rolling terrain characteristic of the Fox River valley region, where glacial activity left behind gentle elevation changes and scattered mature tree stands. The layout takes its name from the native blackberry brambles and oak groves that define much of the property's natural character.
Gill's routing works with the existing topography rather than imposing dramatic earthwork, creating a parkland-style test that emphasizes strategic positioning over length. The course features a mix of risk-reward opportunities and straightforward holes, with water coming into play on several holes and fairway bunkering that rewards accurate tee shots. Elevated greens and subtle green contours add complexity to approach play, while the tree-lined corridors frame most holes without creating excessive tightness.
As a daily-fee facility serving the western Chicago suburbs, Blackberry Oaks functions as a regional amenity for area golfers seeking accessible conditions and reasonable green fees. The course attracts a mix of local players and visitors exploring options beyond the immediate metropolitan area. The clubhouse provides standard amenities typical of public facilities in the region, supporting both casual rounds and organized outings throughout the season.
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Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Blackberry Oaks at Blackberry Oaks Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 7.1 out of 10 based on 6 explicit golfer ratings.
Blackberry Oaks was designed by David Gill.
Yes. Blackberry Oaks at Blackberry Oaks Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Blackberry Oaks is 72.
Blackberry Oaks plays 6,404 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Blackberry Oaks is 134.