Crystal Springs Golf Club
About
Crystal Springs Golf Club in Hamburg touts a reputation of being not only the most challenging golf course in New Jersey, but also one of the most challenging layouts east of the Mississippi. The site filled with water after its use as a limestone quarry in 1929, which formed the natural springs on the 10th hole that the course is named after. The layout is definitely a shot-maker's course. Carefully sculpted mounding that frames the fairways and greens defines each hole. There is also tall and gnarly rough treacherously guarding the tight fairways. The golf course sits just a few miles from New Jersey's highest point, sprawling across an undulating terrain that makes it difficult to find an even lie. One of the most notably difficult, and subsequently the most talked about, holes is the 11th. The hole is perched atop a cliff overlooking the Windsor Quarry.
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Top Courses in New Jersey(2015 #8)
Golfer Photos
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Signature hole Photo submitted by BDL1978 on 03/20/2026
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Photo submitted by kenygolf on 09/09/2025
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Photo submitted by u314160297385 on 08/17/2024
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Photo submitted by mstein81 on 08/23/2023
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Photo submitted by mstein81 on 08/23/2023
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Photo submitted by tkochester on 10/28/2022
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Photo submitted by tkochester on 10/28/2022
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Photo submitted by Joel3054231 on 07/29/2021
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#11 Photo submitted by DrOldSchool on 05/15/2014
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Photo submitted by matrixgroupusa on 05/15/2014
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Photo submitted by matrixgroupusa on 05/15/2014
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Photo submitted by ccsing on 10/10/2013
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Photo submitted by ccsing on 10/10/2013
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Photo submitted by ccsing on 10/10/2013
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Photo submitted by ccsing on 10/10/2013
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Photo submitted by ccsing on 10/10/2013
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Photo submitted by ccsing on 10/10/2013
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Photo submitted by u000001831352 on 06/26/2013
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Photo submitted by u000001831352 on 06/26/2013
Golfer Reviews
Fun!
The fairways have lots of micro terrain which I found fun. Rolling little moguls. Some people found them tricky; I found them fun. Not the easiest course. Bring extra balls. The course is lined with resort homes, and you are not permitted to retrieve balls from those properties. You can see your ball just 6 feet out of bounds- but you can't touch it. I'm not sure if walking is an option- but the distance between holes often a few tenths of a mile.
6 hour rounds are not ok
I guess the course decided to book an outing for a Saturday morning!???!? 3+ hours to finish 9 holes. We left after the amazing Par 3 12th hole….where there were 4 groups in that hole!! Painful.
Great course, but challenging
The course was in very good shape considering it being so late in the season. Tee time was 7 a.m., which was tough because it was in the 40's. It was cold for most of the round. The course is tough for a beginner, lots of rolling hills and blind shots. Most greens are small in area which requires precision. That being said, it is a great course and I would come back.
Bad Experience.
Staff were very unfriendly. Young kids running the carts werent able to answer any questions regarding the range and acted like they didn't want to be working.
Pace of play was awful. Multiple groups complained to the starter only for him to continue to tell us every time the pace of play would improve... it didnt. 5.5 hour round.
Will not be coming back.
As expected . . .
While this is not my favorite ourse at Crystal Springs you have to take what ypu can especially when expecting rain during the course of play . . . It did rain during the last three holes but the course was able to handle it with no issues . . . It was in excellent shape and the greens were challenging. You really can't go wrong playing golf at Crystal Springs always a solid round no matter what time of year.
Course good issue with carts
Course is very nice. In good shape. Problem was our cart stopped working intermittently. We used the cart screen to request a replacement twice nothing. Called and explained issue. Nothing. Final after using second cart to push one a range came along and said they are out of carts. After pushing for 6 holes someone final brings a replacement cart. They need more carts.
Great challenge for the average golfer
Awesome layout with challenging holes. Need to play smart and can't spray the ball or it's gone. Every hole is unique. Some great views as well, especially one of the par 3s on the back. Will play again
Keep it straight on this course
We played Crystal Springs after the rain and it was cartpath only which made it longer to play the course. You have to keep it straight on this course. The fairways are narrow, and the lies are not good unless your Center. I would say this course is difficult for 17-20 handicap golfer. The greens are in great condition.It was a great day and we enjoyed it but remember to take out that 3 wood unless you hit your driver straight.
Love this Resort
I love going to Crystal Springs. It is hard to believe that this resort is in New Jersey. You feel like you are in another state once you arrive.