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Crystal Springs Golf Club

1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, New Jersey 07419, Sussex County
(855) 977-6473
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471 Reviews
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Crystal Springs GC: #11
View of the 11th green from Crystal Springs Golf Club. Crystal Springs Golf Club
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Aerial view from Crystal Springs Golf Club. Crystal Springs Golf Club
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A view of a fairway at Crystal Springs Golf Club. Crystal Springs GC
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An autumn view of a well protected hole at Crystal Springs Golf Club. Crystal Springs GC
Crystal Springs GC: #8
A view of fairway #8 at Crystal Springs Golf Club. Crystal Springs GC

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.

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

Rentals & Services

Golf Carts Yes - included in green fees
Golf Clubs

Practice & Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes

Food & Beverage

Bar
Snacks
Restaurant
Beverage Carts

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

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

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  • Top Courses in New Jersey
    (2015 #8)
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4.2
4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 471 reviews
88.1%
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471
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  • Conditions
    4.0
  • Value
    4.1
  • Layout
    4.5
  • Friendliness
    4.5
  • Pace
    3.8
  • Amenities
    4.4
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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.

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Golfers Often Mention

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

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gn25583161
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jasonprichard2024
T O P 1000
Reviews 88
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Course is in amazing shape

I’ve played this course for a few years now, it’s in the best shape I have ever seen. It’s a challenging course but well worth the extra lost balls.

Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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jlee1229
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Played

The greens were aerated. However, more than a few large holes were not filled with sand, making it very difficult to put every time.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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u5727946
Reviews 94
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Aerated Greens, No Warning!

Course needs some lovin! Greens were just punched and no warning on GolfNow when booked.

We stopped playing on the green the 3rd hole and left the course at the 13th hole.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
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Jahmar3971462
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Slowest round ever

6 hour round of golf is inexcusable. Understand it's a holiday but pace was horrible & no ranger in site. Multiple people/groups walked off early.

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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Strider69
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

First time playing Crystal Springs course.

The people at the course were very helpful and the Crystal Springs course was very challenging design, the only thing I wish was that there site didn't post that it had aerated the greens which made putting accuracy non-existent. I will play the course again when it's aeration is over and the greens are smooth.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314159527441
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

green is not green but sand

green aeration made green like beach.

should have noticed before booking. asked pro shop unfair. but reply was only fees discounted because of that. But discount means green is sand. No way. It is unplayable to putt. Even $20 not worth it. We paid more than 60 weekday.

Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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BCritzman12
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging

Crystal Springs is a challenging course. The uneven lies will test your skills and patience. There was an aeration notice, and they did discount our round. But the aeration is pretty bad, very sandy so I'd suggest giving it a little time to settle.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
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u314160297385
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Awesome course

5 star course very challenging and difficult

First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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0YHdRC4cxt6hc9Dz6KbF
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

The Best Public Course in New Jersey!

The Par 3 11th is epic! The course is extremely challenging, and every round on a course like this makes you a better golfer! Great experience and looking forward to playing Crystal Springs again!

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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
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petegolf426
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
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pks3954
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

It's hard.

The course is difficult. Intermediate is good to play.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
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gerardo4757545
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
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gerardo4757545
Reviews 42
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
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petegolf426
Reviews 4
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
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u449202211
Review 1
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 1.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
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shakes13
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
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gwgreenlee
Reviews 34
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

crystal

course in great shape, greens bunkers and rough great. crystal is target golf, have to know yardage and where to aim. lots of bumps, mogels, and slopes. great course love playing here

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
acsgolfer21
acsgolfer21
T O P 500
Reviews 103
Recommended
Played

2024 - Worst Shape I’ve Seen It In Years

Best part about the layout is that the holes are not on top of each other. Very difficult.

Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
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HpoDpZKT9qdAaXyfcpjB
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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