Crystal Springs GC
Aerial view from Crystal Springs Golf Club.
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4.2
439 Reviews (439)
5 Stars
191
4 Stars
159
3 Stars
65
2 Stars
16
1 Stars
8
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.4
86.6%
Recommend this course
373 out of 439 reviews
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4.0
19 Reviews (19)
5 Stars
9
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
3
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
3.9
Layout
4.3
Pace
3.6
Amenities
4.1
StaffFriendliness
4.4
84.2%
Recommend this course
16 out of 19 reviews
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4.3
66 Reviews (66)
5 Stars
37
4 Stars
18
3 Stars
6
2 Stars
5
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.2
Value
4.2
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.9
Amenities
4.4
StaffFriendliness
4.6
90.9%
Recommend this course
60 out of 66 reviews
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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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4.2
439 Reviews (439)
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

FUN

Excellent course fun to play ..

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Winter Golf at Ski Resort??

Anytime you can play golf at the end of December in this area of the country is a holiday miracle! With ski mountains right down the road I'm sure the area would prefer to have a "true" winter playground this time of year, but I was happy to join others on the golf course. Haven't played this course in many years and it did not disappoint. Thanks for the friendly greeting, the wonderful starter that juggled the many winter golfers on multiple courses, and the last weekend golf of 2015. Happy New Year Golf Now and my fellow golfers!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 79
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was a great moment to play with huge discount on golf no.

Everything was perfect but I got to walk on fairway getting off a cart because they had to maintain fairway. That was only auwful moment to play. It was totally different view of golf course shape than summer season. I'd like recomand every revel of player to play this season at this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First Timer

Everything was extra nice. Challenging and picturesque. Will definitely return.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

To slow

5 1/2 hours to play round is way to long. We never saw a ranger the whole day? Course tough but good....

Conditions Average
Value Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Sandy greens

This is the third time Crystal Springs resorts while booking never mentioned the greens were aerated . Their was more sand on the green than down the jersey shore. Don't care but paying top dollar for a 75$ course at best and not mentioning they aerated the green is what I've learn to expect from Crystal Springs

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Fair weather
Used cart

First Timer

Early round was played in fog; tough going.
DO NOT PLAY THIS COURSE FIRST TIME BY YOURSELF. Carts must cross busy streets and signage is VERY poor. Cart boy does not clean windshield (even after tip) and starter gives NO info/help on cart navigation. Course is challenging to weird. In places it's cut into a quarry, so expect the unexpected. Why the bumps? Are they covering giant rocks that could not be blasted? In a video game they might be fun, but in reality they don't belong. Cut them down, make collecting fairways, and you''ll have a much more enjoyable course. Finally, check with your lawyer regarding liability if your ball injures property/people. The houses are so close to the fairways that you should be able to text home owners a 'fore' before you hit, just in case.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Crystal Springs

Course was in very good shape. Pace of play for a holiday weekend was decent.

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

Great course

Beautiful course. Great condition. Some spectacular holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course conditions

This was an Excellent value, great condition, friendly staff.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

good course

The course was over booked. Only played 11 holes Then left was taking over 25 minutes a hole.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great course but hard

While I am a beginner I was able to play most of this course. Some holes more difficult than others but I only lost a few balls. Would definitely go back. Not a walkable course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Where beauty meets difficulty

First time ever up at Crystal Springs. Absolutely beautiful golf course with outstanding conditions. Not too long of a course but the greens were lightning fast with crazy breaks in them. Easily one of the most challenging golf courses I've ever played. Would love to go back anytime.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

great features

Wonderful conditions. Small green landing area.
Uneven lines in fairway. Good experience for me

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course has. Professional features

Very beautiful landscape extremely challenging. A must do. For any serious golfer

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Excellent condition

It was a very hot day. 94 high! With a lot of sweat, it was difficult to play but we enjoyed the course very much.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 17
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great course but bad pace

Played last weekend. Great shape/layout. I would suggest playing from the blues (middle) unless you're a beginner. If you play from the whites you will be hitting mid irons to wedges all day, which can get old. Awful 5.5 hour pace which I could live with sometimes but not one ranger was seen the entire day which is unacceptable. Would still play again. Have this pace problem often at the crystal springs groups of courses actually.

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

Beautiful course

A great course, a lot of challenging holes and picturesque views. Course was in great condition, even with all the rain the night before.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Challenging interesting course

This course contains a hole on the back nine that is one of the coolest designs I've ever played. Two hundred foot cliff is the tee box and you are warned not to go too close to the edge because it's a shear drop. The course is littered with condos which detracts. On arrival we were approached and helped by staff with our bags. On check in I was asked if I was a member and how would I like to pay. I had already paid through Golf Now and gotten an excellent rate for Fathers Day. We saddled up and approached the starter, problem was there was no starter. He was MIA. Again, other staff called him twice on the radio and 10 minutes later he shows up. They weren't busy. There's a menu on hole 7 to order however there's no phone. The cart girl was very pleasant as were the girls in the Halfway House. I'm thinking management doesn't seem too concerned about service. That we basically paid half price for the round I'm not complaining, however had I paid full price I would have felt shorted. It is an amazing course, granted. If you are a decent golfer you will have fun.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

can't beat it

Presumably I paid just $29 as a single to fill a 3 some but they were late so ended up playing by myself. Once the 4 some ahead let me play thru I had the course to myself and got a lot of practice in. Crystal Springs is an amazing course, every hole is different and the 11th has the only green in the world where you can hit the green but still not see the pin.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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