Crystal Springs GC
Aerial view from Crystal Springs Golf Club.
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4.2
454 Reviews (454)
5 Stars
197
4 Stars
163
3 Stars
69
2 Stars
17
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
86.1%
Recommend this course
386 out of 454 reviews
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4.0
16 Reviews (16)
5 Stars
6
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.6
Value
4.0
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.3
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.6
87.5%
Recommend this course
14 out of 16 reviews
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4.3
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
35
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
4.2
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.5
StaffFriendliness
4.6
92.4%
Recommend this course
61 out of 66 reviews
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Course Highlights
Crystal Springs delivers one of New Jersey's most uniquely challenging and scenic public course layouts, with hilly terrain and strategic holes that reward thoughtful shot selection. Friendly staff, solid course conditions, and strong overall value make this a compelling choice for golfers seeking a country club feel.

About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private/Resort
Par 72
Length 6816 yards
Slope 139
Rating 73.5

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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Course Details

Year Built 1992
Fairways Bentgrass
Greens Bentgrass
Golf Season Open: 3/15 Closed: 12/12
Architect Robert von Hagge (1992)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Showers, Lockers

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Reviews

4.2
454 Reviews (454)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 22
Dinner 15
19th Hole Scenic Views 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 38
Bunkers 37
Undulating Greens 36
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 32
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 28
A Weekend Splurge 18
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 36
Worth the Drive 35
In the 'Burbs 12

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Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Golfnow???

I have an issue with this course mix up and when i go to the contact us part of golfnow website there is no way to contact them. I'd really like to get some help here with this problem.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
4.0
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

confusion

Made a res for Crystal Springs, drove 1-1/2 hrs to get there. Pro shop tells me there is an outing so he will put me out on Wild Turkey course, $50 please??

There was nobody in charge to help me??

Now i have to figure out how to get my money back.

Nice course but the holes are scattered all over the complex.

Very confusing!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Very hard course

The greens are great very hard course to play though. Awesome scenery. The 11th hole is amazing use a club that you can control otherwise you will be dropping a lot.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Bring golf balls

Either don't miss the fairway or green, or be prepared to go through a bunch of golf balls.

OB/thick woods with no chance of finding it let alone venturing in to even give search.

Great unique course though with lots of great views.

Choose conditions were solid as well.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Extremely Tough

Beautiful course, great condition. The only reason for only 4 stars was the toughness of the course. Shot asking was a necessity on this course, as there are many pitfalls along the way. The mounding also made it difficult due to a wayward drive that finds the outside slope of the mounds will be lost. The scenery was beautiful, and the staff is awesome...extremely friendly and helpful. The beverage cart was also out all day!

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 43
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Hard But Fun

Hard course.. bring your A game.. but tons of fun and in great shape.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 18
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

In good shape for Nov.

Crystal Springs is a rather odd layout. Having said that, this time of year it is a good deal in good shape with good amenities and a good staff. Pace of play is usually a little slow so the lesser traffic of autumn really helps. Worth doing for a change of pace from the ordinary. One note: beware of special rates for aerated greens because they tend to overfill the holes and it’s like putting in a sandbox. Still, it’s worth checking out most of the time.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 39
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good shape. Punishes you when you miss a Fairway

Too many uneven lies. Miss the fairway/green, even by a little, & the course punishes you. Some Fairways are cut so tight it takes an absolute perfect shot to not be in the rough.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Very tough course!

I love Crystal Springs because there's hardly anyone EVER on the course .. partly owing to the fact that it is an extremely difficult course. However, the conditions are always very good and the staff and amenities are always top notch. An unbelievable value for under $30!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great condition

November. 53 degrees out. Course in great shape . Enough said!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

READ THE FINE PRINT

If you book this course through Golfnow don't forget to read the fine print. That's the hidden print you will not see (unless you click on the little "i") which tells you there is an extra $3.00 charge booking through Golfjnow. And, the $3.00 will not appear in your Golfnow reservation email. Now, if you go over to "tee off dot com" they clearly show and tell you about the funky "$3.00 Resort Fee". What do you get for the $3.00? No clue. Parking is terrible, can never find a seat at the bar. The food at the restaurant is overpriced rubbish.

Been playing this course for 30 years. I love the challenge. However, be prepared because there are not enough rest areas if you have to use a bathroom. Chances are you won't' need too because the beverage cart seldom comes around. And, if the cart does come around its will surprise you, literally, just as you are ready to swing on the T box or sink a putt.

The staff driving around seldom has etiquette.

And, if you are playing this week, the greens were drilled and sanded.

Yeah, they 'teed me" off this week. lol.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Must play

Everyone is afraid of playing this course because they think it’ll be too hard. Yeah you might lose 2-3 balls but it is a lot of fun to play and it’s very well kept.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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