Crystal Springs Golf Club

Really have to drive the ball well and straight on this course. Overall conditions of course were great besides the tee boxes which could use some work. Top notch course in nj and probably the hardest public course in the state. Expect a long round however, as it's a hard course and always busy. Greens are large so u really have to hit it to the side of the green in which the pin is placed or you will be facing a three putt. Overall great experience and will keep coming back as there aren't many courses like this in the state and even the country.

This course sometimes gets a bad rep from people that make a lot of bad shots. Yes, there are moguls and fairly frequent down hill lies, but overall this course rewards the golfer who has a plan for making good but not overly ambitious shots. There are several holes that are quite easy. There are several more that are a bit challenging. And then a bunch in the middle where you could make a par or a birdie or an ugly 7 or 8 or even worse. But for someone in the handicap range of let's say 10-18, you can have a lot of fun on this varied uphill, downhill course with many twists and turns. I've played this course perhaps 30 times and I always enjoy myself. (17 handicap). Today was especially rewarding with an 89 and 8 pars. Oh, yes, I played from the whites, 5862 yards.

Very nice place . Staff is very friendly . Two employees stopped what they were doing to come and take our golf bags for us . Practice range is nice . The course is tough . A lot of blind shots . Expect to lose a lot of balls . You really have to be able to control the ball. Even if you hit straight you are going to have a tough time . Do yourself a favor and buy a yardage book at the clubhouse .

Played in the afternoon through a golfnow prepaid deal. Conditions and staff were nice, but the course is another example of how difficult suddenly means fun in golf. Lots of blind shots and narrow fairways that kick the ball down the mountain. Worst part was pace, group in front held up the four holes behind us. Thankfully as the groups came from behind to quit they saw the bad group taking forever on the green. Rangers admitted it was an issue but didn't force them along at any point.

Course was in great shape, fun to play. You have to be on top of your game to score well here. Lots of variety to the holes, some have trouble long, some short and some left and right. We played on a weekday so the pace of play was very good. Highly recommend . I rated the value for the money as excellent because we got a 'hot deal ' otherwise a little expensive but worth it.

It was nice but given the price I thought it would have been nicer. Not particularly good value, I think I would have been better off spending the extra money and going to Wild Turkey.

Played 1st. thing in the morning (6:30 tee time) on a Tuesday. Hardly a soul out there. Was able to whip through the round in about 3 hrs, playing multiple balls & lots of practice shots. Layout is relatively generous with wide fairways and the rough isn't very rough, which is great for a complete hack like me. If your ball does go way off line, there's a lot of dense vegetation that makes recovering your ball difficult- but if you're that far off line, you deserve losing your ball. Lot of interesting shots, particularly a 150 ish yard par three with about a 70' drop. Water here and there, but for the most part is out of play. Place is very well maintained. Greens are in great shape and not too difficult.

You either love it or you hate it here. At least that's how most of my golfing friends feel.

The problem with Crystal Springs is the course is part of a resort where EVERYONE thinks they can go out and play golf. This course can rip even the most seasoned golfer to shreds if you don't bring your A game.

I had the unfortunate situation of my tee time being double booked with the senior women's league. Consequently, I had to endure a front nine of 3 and a half hours. Instead of putting us out in front of the shotgun the staff sent us out behind the league. Even playing a scramble they couldn't manage a sub 3 hour front nine. It was excruciating.

You should have to pass a skills test to be allowed on this course. If you are not a single digit handicapper don't come here. Go play Black Bear or Wild Turkey. You must know how to handle awkward lies in the fairway and rough as well as negotiate tee shots where the landing areas are not always visible. Approaches are generally to tight pins. If you make it to the green be prepared for a roller coaster ride with subtle breaks around the hole locations. Proximity to the hole on approaches is your most important stat for the day. If you break 80 your friends will carry you off the course and shower you in champagne.

The late rate at Chrystal is the best value in northern New Jersey. Get there early to enjoy the free range balls and excellent practice areas. The atmosphere is that of a private club, classy service with a smile, everything pristine. They let my wife ride along at no charge—it is a resort after all. With the money you save on green fees you can enjoy Foie Gras and a fabulous glass of wine after the round. If you like, you can wonder downstairs to shower and shave in the country-club-like locker room.

The course itself can be penal if you spray the ball around—just reload and enjoy the many fantastic views and intriguing greens. This is a rare case where the course is actually more beautiful than the pictures on the web site. I have to drive an hour to get there but after repeated exposures to the trashy Jersey attitude at the county courses in my area I just have to get out there every so often experience golf proper again.

P.S. Wild Turkey also launches from there also and is more expensive. Turkey is much more open and quite a bit busier for that reason.

This is a tough course, even off the front tees. NOt overly long but a lot of turns, undulations and elevation changes. A heap of fairway mounds also means you wont always have a good lie, even if your tee shot is sound. Greens and fairwats well kept. I wish more people would repair green divots though. If your handicap is more than 15 I'd suggest giving it a miss..

First so we know I played at 630 am. Best time to go in my opinion. It's not to hot yet and you have the course to yourself, which gives you time to enjoy the views. Yes there were people working getting course ready for the day but they were very polite and told me of a few places to enjoy a nice view.

The course itself was awesome, few spots where people stink and don't replace divots but the course can't be held accountable for people being lazy. They carried my clubs to the cart and at end of round the wiped my clubs down while asking about my round, i never played a public place like that before. It is a hard course don't get me wrong but I really enjoyed myself and if you ever want to treat yourself to a nice round I suggest this place.

The course is very well maintained. It is a very intimidating course for someone new to golf. Alot of tight shots and crazy lies. The whole course has moguls throughout it. It wasn't as fun as expected being I have only played for 4 years and this was my 3rd time going this year, it was a little rough.

For $70 through GolfNow, you can't go wrong with this course. Great conditions, but a tough course with all the moguls and hills. There are two very nice and scenic par 3's, one was almost like an island green (hole 9) and another one over water and about a 200ft drop. Great views from these two holes and some nice views on a few others as well. I would definitely play this again for this price. Range balls were included as well.

This has to be one of my favorite courses. Great view and solid conditions for the most part. Every hole has something different in store. The only thing that keeps me from playing it more is how expensive it is, and will only play it when it is a "Hot Deal". Other than that I look forward to playing again

great course. you can hit it down the middle and have a terrible lye. forces you to be creative and play good golf. extra fun on a windy day. some of the most beautiful holes in sussex county.

Got a decent price and played in the afternoon with a bunch of friends. Didn't realized that they had just aerated the greens, so they were not in good shape. Other than that, course was good. A little soggy in areas, but to be expected due to the recent bout of rain.

Another one of those courses where some local knowledge would be very helpful. Some rolling fairways, so difficult to know where to place the ball unless you've played there before.

Once the greens get up to scratch, this place will be great, but of course you'll also have to pay for that.

Greens had been aerated two weeks ago and it showed as if they had been done yesterday. really lots of holes, bouncy, lumpy, overall very poor condition.

Had rained yesterday so course was basically cart-path only but with handicap flag could go onto fairways but they stated that even then, at all times, cannot go beyond signs on fairways (some of them more than 125 yards from green - ) real problem here at times for the handicapped, unable to fully play without considerable walking or driving beyond the signs) basically not totally legal on treating the handicapped.

Course has a number of narrow fairways and must drive it pretty straight.

Its an interesting track. Be ready for all kinds of bumps and knobs and such like you'd see in Olympic skiing, except this time in most of the fairways. Several blind shots and uneven lies. Tee boxes need attention, and the greens are hard and very bumpy, still showing scars from earlier aeration (2+weeks ago per the resort web page). Many putts bounced offline from the plug holes. I wouldn't pay full freight for it, but if you can get a hot deal here for it, it's worth a trip especially once the greens heal.

The course was in good shape aside from the greens not yet grown in for the aeration. Fairways were good and rough was fair.

Not too many level shots on this course, but if you can keep it in play and can hold the greens, you should score well. Good Luck

Difficult course. Excellent and helpful staff. We got stuck behind a slow group and the ranger was very proactive to help us play through and keep our round time manageable. Great day, great course.