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3.9
492 Reviews (492)
5 Stars
151
4 Stars
211
3 Stars
75
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
25
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
83.4%
Recommend this course
401 out of 492 reviews
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4.0
20 Reviews (20)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
8
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.7
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.2
StaffFriendliness
4.2
80.0%
Recommend this course
16 out of 20 reviews
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4.0
51 Reviews (51)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.1
StaffFriendliness
4.1
86.3%
Recommend this course
44 out of 51 reviews
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Course Highlights
Crystal's varied layout rewards strategic play, with well-maintained fairways and immaculate greens consistently impressing recent golfers. The outstanding value and smooth pace of play make this course a strong choice for a fun round.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6504 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/30
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1960)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill
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Reviews

3.9
492 Reviews (492)

What Golfers Are Saying

This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 6

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Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The worst course I’ve ever played I felt like I got robbed without a gun for $87. I’ll show you pictures of a course I played in other states for 60 that course is not worth more than $40. Mud rocks everywhere lol that place is a joke

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Crystal Lake

First time playing this course mostly in very good shape and challenging layout. Greens were in good shape very quick and lots of slope! I’d definitely recommend this course

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Pace of Play Was BRUTAL

I play here a lot and this past weekend was the slowest I've ever played 18 holes. The frustrating part is the starter said something immediately, but no one did anything to follow up and make sure that pace of play was kept. It took 5 plus hours to finish 18 holes. We waited on every tee shot and every approach shot. I don't care if the guys in front of us are regulars. 5 hours is unacceptable for a course that is not that long.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 213
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
First Time Playing

Greens haven’t quite recovered from aeration. Could use some weed eating done to improve the looks of the course. Nonetheless we enjoyed playing there. Finally found a course with worse cart paths than the course I play at home.LOL

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

The course was very challenging. I notice they punch the greens very late in June. Little sanded still, but playable condition. Very nice layout course. .

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Always a pleasure

Crystal Lake has arguably the best greens in the Merimack Calkey. The money put into the course over the last ten years has brought it to a myst play course. Very walkable course and pace if play is great

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Glorious day with the Grandsons!

Greens in very good shape, + the maintenance crew has handled the wetness very well

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun Course

Course is in great shape and fun to play. Great price!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Lack of water

Disappointed that there were no cooler’s available on the course to refill bottles.

Greens were dry and fadt

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hot

Little disappointed that on a record heat day, there was no water cooler anywhere on the course. The cooler in the pro shop didn’t get the beverages cold either.

Got a cart with a bad bearing. Had no problem swapping it out which was nice.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Walked
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart

Nice course ... bad weather

Loved the course first time playing there. It was long and challenging but even tougher in 50 degree temps with a 15 mph wind. Tough to hit with 3 layers. Will play again soon

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
4.0
Previously Played

Now a bit overpriced

Course was in decent shape, but priced like a nicer course than it is. Held up well in the rain.

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

Playing great.

Course is in great shape and plays well. It’s a fun layout with a few very memorable holes. Good times.

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

Great time

Super fun course. Friendly easygoing staff, wide selection of food and drinks, portopotties in good condition would definitely recommend

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Holes are right on top of each other so there’s a guarantee of waiting on the group in front of you for numerous holes in a row. Greens are in horrible condition, I paid 85$ for a round and was expecting great conditions. I will never come back here. It’s ridiculous they can even charge this much. Joke of a course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Golfing with grandson

Had an enjoyable time with grandson and also course was in very good condition. I would play it again.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Early Season Round with some snow

Always like playing crystal lake when I can I enjoy the course design and they have good value golf for the price.

I got through 10 and then the snow started coming down & lost a good drive in the fairway. They ended up giving me a snow check for 9 holes and a cart. Will be back again and rotate between the local courses in the area

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
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