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Value
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4.2
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Amenities
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About

Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 6431 yards
Slope 124
Rating 70.4

Bristol Oaks Golf Club and Banquet Center is situated just 30 minute from the suburbs of both Milwaukee and Chicago. It is popular among locals for being one of the area's best values. Despite its convenient location, the course feels tranquilly secluded thanks to the miles of picturesque countryside surrounding it. Mature trees dot the rolling landscape, coming into play along the fairways and framing most of the holes. Water hazards come into play on four holes. Strategically placed bunkers are also lurking near most of the greens. The golf course is challenging but offers a playability that makes it appealing to a range of skill levels. Four diverse sets of tees make it even more approachable. There is also a lighted grass driving range and expansive chipping and putting areas available at Bristol Oaks Golf Club and Banquet Center.

Course Details

Year Built 1964
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/31
Architect Larry Packard (1964)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes
Pull-carts Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes - lighted
Bunker Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Shirts with collars required. No tank tops.

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

Reviews

3.9
116 Reviews (116)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 16
Patio Dining 11
Dinner 9
Course Challenges Include:
Bunkers 16
Water Hazards 13
Thick Rough 10
This course/club is great for:
Locals 16
Seniors 13
Walkers 13
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 10
In the 'Burbs 10
Worth the Drive 9

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Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Since mid-70's

The course has matured nicely since I started playing there 40 or so years ago

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Poor conditions

Fairways were in bad shape.... Golfed in May there were a ton of weeds. Grass was overdue to be cut made it hard to find ball even if was on the fairway.. Also the greens were terrible.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Wide Open Joy

It was a Thursday afternoon first week of may blue skys 82 degrees and 20-25 mile winds SSW it was a challenge to tweak your clubs to beat the wind and get distance fairway were cut well with no clumping and the greens were cut short and were clean and fast. Cart girl came by every three holes. Over all a great day. The only down is they don't sell cigars!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing

Good value. Public course, where you get what you pay for.

Course was not in good shape, but still early in the season. Slow pace of play. Seemed like a lot of beginner golfers on the course. They had a ranger, but he couldn't do anything about the fivesome slowing everyone down. Good burger at the outside grill at the turn.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

First outing of the year

Things should get better as the grass grows and the leaves leaf out.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 9
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

good value old school course

nice old school good layout go play you will enjoy

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Good course for money

I play the course often. its good play for the money. the only thing I did not understand is that it cost more to book through golfNow than book on their website or phone.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course but lots of leaves

Played 18 holes with my grandson and really enjoyed the day. The greens are pretty hard and difficult to hold a shot on, and there are lots of leaves in many areas. It's that time of year. We applied the leaf rule a couple times and didn't take penalities for balls we saw land in the area of leaves but couldn't find. For October it was a great day of fun. For those who haven't played Bristol Oaks, it's not a real long course but it is challenging with hard dog legs, and elevated greens. A great course for the money.

Conditions Good
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
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice course

Was a nice course everything was cut nice the greens were very hard and fast so putting was very difficult. Overall very nice.

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

A great place to play golf.

Pace of play was good, and all players were jovial and having a good time too. Would like to play more when weather allows.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

well maintanined

I played this course many times in fact, my favorite.
The course is well maintained and the people are
cordial and friendly. The course is playable but challenging. I always enjoy this course.

I made reservation to play today at 7:12AM but, something came up and I was not able to do it. Too bad I cannot call to cancel to reveres my credit card charge.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Really ??????????

So I had a tee time of 10:02 on Labor day so I was expecting a long round. Got there at 930 went to tee and already way backed up with no starter in sight. They had tee times off 955, 957, 1000 and 1002. Now I understand that its labor day and people wnt to get out and play but 2 mins in between tee times with no starter? WOW Also they had no keys for carts so we had to wait few mins for someone to finish up. This place is horrible and will never be back. Drive 20 mins up the road to Brightondale much better staff. Also had a brat from outside was worst brat have ever had. If Brat Stop was smart they would pull there product from this place. I know what a Brat stop Brat tastes l;ike and this was not it.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

old course with great potential

course has potential, but has no personnel. Seemed very odd there were no starters or rangers on the weekend. Pace of play was slow. Also the grass needed cutting everywhere, including fairways and tees. Played this course a few times this year, and the pace is always slow. Getting disappointed in this course.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Short Easy Course

The course is fairly short (about 6100 yds) and fairly easy. Tee boxes were unkept, with long grass and very patchy. Fairways were in good conditions but many of the greens were ok/poor. I moved my ball on 2 greens because old holes were in my line that were poorly filled with sand. If you are looking for a fairly easy course to play where you can score well, play here, but don't spend too much. At the right price I would play it again.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

OK for a local course

We drove from Milwaukee, especially as it was a Golfnow deal. Not sure I would pay full price to play it again. Pace of play was slow and no marshall to encourage the left-right people to speed up or let people through. The beer was good at the end of this.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Place needs help

This course was improving last season and now it seems to be getting way out of shape again. High changeover rate with the staff. Tee boxes are trashed, old cups are not repaired properly. The traps are in fairly good shape although a little to firm. They've been working on this stupid little bridge for over a month now. Whoever that is running the kitchen needs an attitude adjustment.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Enjoyable course and club

Played from the blue tees. Very nice. Will definitely play again. Well maintained and plenty of natural beauty. Friendly staff and drink prices are very reasonable.

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

gorgeous

Beautiful course...friendly golfers and great carts.i will be back

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

couse review

havn't played for a few years but still find it alot of fun to play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 28
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Very Dry

Beautiful course but dry as the desert. They don't water very much and it showed. Tee shots would get an extra 50 to 100 yards depending on tragectory. Hitting off the fairway was like hitting of concrete. Hitting onto the green was very difficult. No signs of airriation but the greens had been top dressed. Rooster tails of sand on long putts. I've played there before under beautiful conditions, this time was not as nice.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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