55% match
For Blue tees
Dial in touch, for a 21-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP9 drills
Scoring34%
Accuracy30%
Green Reading11%
Practice Programs
Complete Golf Practice Blueprint for Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
Discover tailored practice programs for this course.
Total Programs
47
47 complete programs built for this course
Unique Drills
198
Total unique drills across all programs
Skill Pillars
12
Accuracy · Aim · Alignment · Dispersion · Distance Control · Green Reading
Session Durations
7
3 days , 4 days , 5 days , 6 days , 7 days , 8 days , 9 days
AccuracyAimAlignmentDispersionDistance ControlGreen Reading+6 more
Blackberry Oaks Golf Course Practice Profile
We've mapped a comprehensive practice profile for Blackberry Oaks Golf Course, identifying the specific skills this course demands most. The skill distribution below shows which areas of your game will be tested most frequently based on the hole-by-hole analysis (hole handicaps, stroke index, yardage, etc.), while the handicap ranges indicate the typical player profiles who perform well here.
Focus your practice on these key skills to maximize improvement and lower your scores. Check the practice programs below for targeted drills that address these specific skills.
Skill Distribution
Distance Control 28%Scoring 26%Precision 16%Aim 16%Accuracy 12%
Handicap Performance Insights
The handicap ranges shown represent the typical performance levels for this course. Players within these ranges can expect competitive scores, while those outside may yield benefits or may need additional practice in the highlighted skill areas to perform at their best.
20.3
Average HCP
11.9
Minimum HCP
33.4
Maximum HCP
Top Drills
Featured Drills for Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
Most-used drills from for this course. Practice as standalone drills or scroll down for full programs.
Putting18 min
Putting Aid: Plane Board, Ball Gate, 15/25
Make 15 out of 25 putts through the ball gate, using plane board.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | 3 Landing Zones
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot inside the landing zone(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Driving Range31 min
Short irons (9,8) | Downswing
Work only on downswing using short irons only. Hit one bucket of ~50 balls.
Short Game26 min
Chip | Parallel Ball Lines | Multiple Targets
Up to 5 players compete to stop a chip shot closest to the multiple target(s). The player with the most points at the end wins the challenge. Up to 80 balls are needed.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Fairway | Above/Below Feet
Hit bump-n-run two buckets of balls (avg. bucket is 40 balls) from the sloped fairway; one bucket with balls above feet level, and one bucket with balls below feet level.
Short Game26 min
Bump-n-Run | Parallel Ball Lines | 9 Stop Zones
Align a bucket of balls next to the green (avg. bucket is 40 balls) into 2 parallel lines 20 balls per line and stop bump-n-run shots inside 9 Stop Zones. Count the number of successful stops.
Course Details
Everything you need to know about Blackberry Oaks Golf Course.
Contact Information
📞
Phone
+44 (0)1250 872622
📠
Fax
+44 (0) 1250 872622
✉️Email
jcampbell@blackberryoaks.com
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Facilities
✓Driving Range
✓Putting Green
✓Chipping Green
✓Practice Bunker
✓Motor Cart
✓Pull Cart
✓Golf Clubs Rental
✗Club Fitting
✓Pro Shop
✓Golf Lessons
✗Caddie Hire
✓Restaurant
✓Reception Hall
✓Changing Room
✓Lockers
✗Lodging on Site
Location
2245 Kennedy Rd, Bristol, IL 60512, USA
Course Description
Blackberry Oaks Golf Course is a public 18-hole championship golf facility in Bristol, Illinois, offering a premier golf experience in Chicagoland. The venue features a top-tier practice facility, a golf academy, indoor golf options, and a range of tournaments and events including scrambles and senior and ladies leagues. It houses member programs and partnerships with CJGA and USGA, and operates The Oaks Grille on-site for dining. The course emphasizes customer service, pristine playing conditions, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere that attracts golfers from across the region.
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Course Information
Holes
18
Par
72
Type
Parkland
Architect
David Gill
Opened
1993
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Scorecard
Course Scorecard & Tee Insights
Toggle the colour-coded tees to reveal hole-by-hole pars, handicaps, yardages, and gender-specific ratings for Blackberry Oaks Golf Course, all within a single responsive scorecard.
Scorecard data available for Blue
Men's Tees
Women's Tees
Tee Insight:This course puts repeating pressure on straight drives into tough par fives and dialed-in wedges to short par fours, where a few brutal holes amplify scoring trouble amid generally approachable design.
B
Blue Tee
Gender: MalePar 726368 yards5823 metersCR 71.3Bogey 95.8Slope 132
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 35.4 · BR 47.5 · Slope 130
Back Nine · CR 35.9 · BR 48.3 · Slope 134
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 341 | 513 | 368 | 170 | 367 | 315 | 482 | 189 | 375 | 3120 | 371 | 521 | 159 | 359 | 363 | 202 | 490 | 398 | 385 | 3248 | 6368 |
G
Green Tee
Gender: MalePar 725510 yards5038 metersCR 67.1Bogey 89.5Slope 121
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 33.6 · BR 44.7 · Slope 120
Back Nine · CR 33.5 · BR 44.8 · Slope 122
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 312 | 455 | 313 | 146 | 323 | 284 | 445 | 161 | 314 | 2753 | 340 | 420 | 140 | 330 | 325 | 166 | 376 | 350 | 310 | 2757 | 5510 |
W
White Tee
Gender: MalePar 726003 yards5489 metersCR 69.6Bogey 93.5Slope 128
Gender: Male
Front Nine · CR 34.3 · BR 46.1 · Slope 126
Back Nine · CR 35.3 · BR 47.4 · Slope 130
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 17 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 3 | — | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 473 | 328 | 158 | 343 | 304 | 464 | 175 | 332 | 2900 | 347 | 506 | 148 | 345 | 343 | 176 | 466 | 394 | 378 | 3103 | 6003 |
W
White Tee
Gender: FemalePar 726003 yards5489 metersCR 75.0Bogey 106.4Slope 134
Gender: Female
Front Nine · CR 37.0 · BR 52.4 · Slope 132
Back Nine · CR 38.0 · BR 54.0 · Slope 136
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | IN | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | OUT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap | 13 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 15 | 9 | — | 8 | 2 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 4 | — | — |
| Yardage | 323 | 473 | 328 | 158 | 343 | 304 | 464 | 175 | 332 | 2900 | 347 | 506 | 148 | 345 | 343 | 176 | 466 | 394 | 378 | 3103 | 6003 |
Programs
Skill-Based Practice Programs for Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
We studied the course layout and prepared practice programs to lower your scores. The programs are purpose-built for each tee to align with the course strategy. Each program consists of curated drills, with pre-defined modules designed to deliver results.
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Showing 47 Programs
% match to course practice profile47% match
For Blue tees
Match mental image, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP6 drills
Scoring38%
Accuracy24%
Visualization23%
64% match
For Blue tees
Control driver distance, for a 6-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min6 HCP3 drills
Distance Control35%
Scoring23%
Trajectory22%
48% match
For Blue tees
Reduce driver spread, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Dispersion35%
Precision27%
Scoring23%
12 Week Flagship Program for Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
A complete and progressive long-term development curriculum mapped from easier to harder drills, specifically for Blackberry Oaks Golf Course. Start with the basics and work your way towards more challenging drills. Commit to 12 weeks of training and get in proper shape. Four days counts as a week.
Week 1≤ 4 days
Putting · Long (20+ ft)
Control Distance
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 17.0
Weeks 2–3≤ 5 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 3–4≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 5–6≤ 5 days
Putting · 9 ft (3m) only
Target Cup Accurately On All Shots
Difficulty: Intermediate · Program HCP 11.0
Weeks 6–8≤ 7 days
Short Game · Chip
Avoid Three-Putts
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 8–10≤ 7 days
Driving Range · Woods (Hy,5W,3W)
Control 3-Wood Roll
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Weeks 10–11≤ 5 days
Putting · 6 ft (2m) only
Save Par From 6 Foot Putts
Difficulty: Expert · Program HCP 4.0
Weeks 11–12≤ 3 days
Short Game · Mixed
Make Par Around the Green
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
Week 12≤ 3 days
Driving Range · Short irons (9,8)
Hit Short Irons Close To Flag
Difficulty: Beginner · Program HCP 35.0
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55% match
For Blue tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min30 HCP4 drills
Scoring45%
Distance Control35%
Visualization21%
64% match
For Blue tees
Stick to long iron line, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min0 HCP3 drills
Dispersion25%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control23%
65% match
For Green tees
Focus on par saves, for a 5-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Putting15-24 min4 HCP5 drills
Scoring31%
Precision27%
Aim24%
66% match
For Green tees
Control rollout, for a 26-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control30%
Alignment20%
Aim14%
64% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP8 drills
Distance Control37%
Scoring12%
Dispersion11%
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Get Started39% match
For Green tees
Picture the roll, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP4 drills
Scoring46%
Accuracy30%
Visualization24%
51% match
For Green tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP7 drills
Precision27%
Aim15%
Trajectory15%
26% match
For Green tees
Hit close to flag, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP3 drills
Precision32%
Mechanics30%
Trajectory29%
70% match
For Green tees
Maximize control, for a 1-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min0 HCP7 drills
Scoring29%
Precision18%
Distance Control13%
63% match
For Green tees
Chip through gate, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP4 drills
Aim28%
Scoring23%
Alignment22%
63% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 17-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP7 drills
Scoring24%
Accuracy23%
Distance Control14%
66% match
For Green tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
68% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 30-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game23-26 min29 HCP9 drills
Distance Control34%
Aim17%
Alignment13%
63% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 22-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min21 HCP8 drills
Distance Control28%
Precision24%
Dispersion15%
81% match
For Green tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min34 HCP6 drills
Scoring26%
Aim22%
Distance Control21%
67% match
For Green tees
Stop on a dime, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min16 HCP9 drills
Distance Control24%
Accuracy23%
Scoring14%
74% match
For Green tees
Stop close from 30 yards, for a 4-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision14%
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Get Started59% match
For Green tees
Feel the distance, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min18 HCP6 drills
Distance Control40%
Accuracy18%
Alignment13%
56% match
For Green tees
Pinpoint pitches, for a 20-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min19 HCP8 drills
Precision33%
Aim21%
Distance Control19%
47% match
For White tees
Align stance properly, for a 11-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-18 min11 HCP5 drills
Aim38%
Scoring18%
Alignment14%
53% match
For White tees
Convert every opportunity, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP4 drills
Distance Control45%
Trajectory19%
Precision15%
68% match
For White tees
Land 2-3 feet away, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP4 drills
Distance Control29%
Scoring23%
Trajectory13%
55% match
For White tees
Make par, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP3 drills
Scoring47%
Distance Control33%
Visualization20%
48% match
For White tees
Control 3-wood roll, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP8 drills
Precision28%
Mechanics17%
Trajectory16%
56% match
For White tees
Control trajectory, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min17 HCP7 drills
Precision26%
Dispersion21%
Scoring19%
63% match
For White tees
Improve accuracy, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min17 HCP3 drills
Distance Control27%
Scoring20%
Trajectory20%
69% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Scoring30%
Distance Control19%
Aim19%
72% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min17 HCP8 drills
Scoring27%
Accuracy14%
Distance Control12%
66% match
For White tees
Pick line and commit, for a 2-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min1 HCP5 drills
Aim29%
Distance Control19%
Precision18%
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Get Started68% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 27-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min26 HCP6 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring23%
Trajectory10%
56% match
For White tees
Check clubface, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min35 HCP5 drills
Alignment30%
Aim27%
Scoring18%
60% match
For White tees
Save par clutch, for a 16-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Short Game~26 min15 HCP5 drills
Scoring28%
Accuracy21%
Distance Control21%
71% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 3-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Short Game~26 min3 HCP9 drills
Distance Control20%
Aim18%
Precision16%
68% match
For White tees
Feel the distance, for a 23-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min23 HCP3 drills
Distance Control33%
Accuracy23%
Scoring19%
69% match
For White tees
Feel the green, for a 31-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min31 HCP9 drills
Distance Control36%
Scoring17%
Dispersion14%
55% match
For White tees
Up-and-down contest, for a 28-handicap player, ~20 minutes.
Short Game~26 min27 HCP5 drills
Scoring36%
Aim24%
Alignment22%
65% match
For White tees
Pick your spot, for a 32-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Short Game~26 min32 HCP6 drills
Aim30%
Distance Control24%
Scoring17%
45% match
For White tees
Leave tap-ins, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range30-31 min35 HCP6 drills
Precision31%
Mechanics22%
Trajectory19%
16% match
For White tees
Avoid slices and hooks, for a 35-handicap player, ~30 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min35 HCP4 drills
Mechanics45%
Precision29%
Trajectory26%
70% match
For White tees
Consistent long iron rollout, for a 7-handicap player, ~10 minutes.
Driving Range~31 min7 HCP5 drills
Distance Control38%
Scoring24%
Trajectory13%
41% match
For White tees
Vary landing spot, for a 18-handicap player, ~15 minutes.
Putting15-27 min17 HCP4 drills
Distance Control35%
Visualization25%
Dispersion23%
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Get Started46% match
For White tees
Make Every 20+ Ft Putt
Putting~18 min0 HCP6 drills
Distance Control31%
Visualization31%
Dispersion22%
74% match
For White tees
Avoid Three-Putts
Short Game~26 min35 HCP8 drills
Aim21%
Distance Control21%
Precision16%
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United States•36 holes
NJCAA Region IV Division III Regional
5/3/2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Blackberry Oaks Golf Course
Get answers to common questions about playing Blackberry Oaks Golf Course and what to expect.
How difficult is Blackberry Oaks Golf Course for mid-handicap golfers?
Blackberry Oaks Golf Course is regarded as a strategically complex layout. The 132.0 slope indicates balanced but noticeable difficulty. The course rating of 71.3 reflects on scoring relative to par 72.
What tees should a 15 handicap play at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course?
A 15 handicap golfer should consider tees closer to 5939 yards. The back tees extend to 6368.0 yards, which makes approach shots longer and scoring more challenging.
What is considered a good score at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course?
With a course rating of 71.3 and par 72, a mid-handicap golfer would typically score in the mid to high 80s. Stronger players aiming to break 72 must manage approach shots and avoid penalty strokes.
How long is Blackberry Oaks Golf Course and how does yardage affect play?
Stretching to 6368.0 yards from the back tees, it does not overwhelm length but rewards accuracy.
What type of course is Blackberry Oaks Golf Course and how should I play it?
The course follows a traditional Parkland design philosophy. Overall, the setup will reward players who place the ball in safe positions far from hazards. Also, type of shot is more crucial rather than just trying to gain distance.
What features make Blackberry Oaks Golf Course strategically challenging?
The combination of a slope rating of 132.0 and yardage reaching 6368.0 yards creates consistent pressure on approach shots. You will need to balance risk and reward, especially on longer par 4s and protected greens.
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