Black Bear Golf Club
About
Black Bear Golf Club is part of the Crystal Springs Resort, which offers six other courses, though, it's hard to remember they're connected since they each offer a distinct character and look. Unlike Ballyowen and Crystal springs, two of the resort's most well known courses, Black Bear has more of a parkland layout. The course tumbles across rolling hills covered with trees, which come into play along the undulating fairways and greens. Water only comes into play on three holes but there are a whopping 65 bunkers coming into play. It's challenging but not frustrating. Both low and high handicappers will enjoy not only the golf course but also the beautiful scenery. Black Bear is one of the best values in the area and has garnered a strong local following.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by nHQ1uuwmaZmAk8AD5MQw on 08/15/2026
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Photo submitted by nHQ1uuwmaZmAk8AD5MQw on 08/15/2026
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Photo submitted by EQuiza34 on 05/28/2026
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Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 04/10/2024
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Photo submitted by SoberDan97 on 10/31/2023
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Photo submitted by jul04 on 09/17/2023
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Photo submitted by fengbingolf on 06/03/2022
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Photo submitted by Keith2180142 on 05/27/2022
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#13 Photo submitted by DilonUnderPar on 08/17/2020
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#4 Photo submitted by DilonUnderPar on 08/17/2020
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Photo submitted by johnpmooney on 11/05/2014
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Photo submitted by u000006480491 on 07/19/2014
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Hole #7 Photo submitted by NiceBalls on 10/24/2013
Golfer Reviews
Worst staff ever
The type off staff they have working there should never be in a customer service position. No help at all
most unaccommodating staff I have ever run into on a golf course
Went to Play today and we had sampler passes to use on the six crystal spring courses. Management informed us that we should’ve read the fine print because they are not available to use on a holiday so we could either pay 500+ and play or oh too bad since you didn’t cancel you’re gonna be charged over $500 for not canceling. All the manager kept saying was he was trying to help us, but there was nothing he could do pay the money and play or don’t pay the money and we’re gonna charge you anyway it was out of his hands. I’m not sure if this was the manager or the bad boy But if that’s the type of management that is at the counter and he doesn’t have the power to make any kind of decision or satisfy the golfers then it’s the worst stinking course ever. Working in the public service sector if that’s how we treated our customers I wouldn’t be surprised if I lost more customers than I gained with not having any option on how to help us out in that type of situation that particular person should never be hired in a customer service position.
Very nice course
Black Bear is about a 75% challenging golf course. It requires very good concentration to play. Despite that I like the course very much. The staff is terrific.
Awesome course, large price tag
Black Bear is a really fun, unique, challenging yet enjoyable course. The only issue I have is the pricing. I've been coming here for years and years, and I am getting priced out. At this point a typical weekend round is now $130-$150. Pure insanity. I love coming here when I can find a weekday hot deal, but you won't see me paying $140 ever.
carts/sand bunkers/range balls
course was good condition except for a number of sand bunkers that were filled with dirt and stones. some sand bunkers, however, were filled with new sand. carts were slow and in terrible condition. range balls were tired and bruised. for a "resort" course, more capital investment is needed to live up to its reputation.
Nice course
Hilly in spots so definitely recommend a golf cart!
Early Season golf
I’ve allows enjoyed BB. First started playing there 12 yrs ago. Like the course challenges & layout. This offered a few more. The greens were very rough having been aerated recently. To be expected at this time of the year. The sand traps are very rough & not playable. Hopefully they will get the attention needed to bring this course to the next level of quality golf for the money & enjoyment.
All said, it’s allow pleasant going back to where I started to map out my improvement.
Global warming ROCKS
All I can say is in years past we could never play an amazing course like Black Bear 🐻. Now December in NJ can be in the 50s. Seriously one of the best courses you will ever play, classy all the way..
awesome course
great course w good maintenance... but the sand traps are not good.. other than that excellent