Blackberry Amateur

Event Details ⚙

Date: Saturday, 27 June 2026

End Date: Sunday, 28 June 2026

Format: Individual

Scoring: Strokeplay

Category: Open

Entry Fee: $195.00

Handicap Limit: 8.0

Entry Method: Online

The Blackberry Amateur is a 36-hole stroke play championship held over two days at Blackberry Oaks Golf Course, Bristol, Illinois. Tee times start at 8:00am on both days. The event is open to amateur golfers with a GHIN index of 8.0 or under. No handicap is applied to scoring. Entry fee of $195 per player includes tournament green fees, a tee gift, practice range access, and a share of the tournament prize fund. Practice rounds are available by calling the golf shop at 630-553-7170. Pairings will be posted on the event website at blackberryamateur.com. Presented by Callaway Golf.

Prizes

1st place receives $1,000 cash; remaining prize fund distributed as merchandise credit.

Enter Event View on Course Website

Event Accuracy

Help us maintain accurate event information

Never miss an open event

Create a free account to save preferences, follow courses to be notified when new tournaments are added and receive our monthly newsletter.

Create Free Account

Venue

Blackberry Oaks Golf Course

IL, United States

Blackberry Oaks Golf Course, located in Bristol, Illinois, is an 18-hole championship course that opened in 1993. The facility is recognized as "The Best Value in Chicagoland" and prioritizes delivering exceptional customer experiences to golfers of all levels. The course is part of a comprehensive golf destination that includes the area's premier practice facility and the Chad Johansen Golf Academy, attracting players throughout the region. Blackberry Oaks has established itself as a premier tournament venue, having partnered with the USGA, IJGA, and CJGA to host qualifiers and significant events. The course hosts numerous tournaments throughout the year, including the prestigious annual Blackberry Amateur, which draws returning competitors. The facility emphasizes pristine playing conditions and superior amenities. Beyond the golf course itself, Blackberry Oaks offers an indoor golf facility with golf simulators, a club fitting studio, and professional instruction programs. The venue accommodates various player demographics through senior and ladies leagues, junior golf programs, and membership options. The Oaks Grille restaurant and bar provide dining and social facilities for members and guests.