Crystal Springs Golf Course

This course has potential however it is one of the most poorly maintained courses I have played. They put as many people out as possible and a round takes 5+ hours.

After teeing off around 4.30 we had to abandon with five holes left as the pace of play was so slow it went too dark to continue playing 9pm at this point). Our cart also ran out of battery, but the staff were very apologetic so we didn’t mind.

The course was in good shape though, it’s a shame about the above.

This review is for the course.

Pro:

easy check-in

nice course layout

in good condition (ive seen it at worse times)

plenty of mother natures animals casually roaming around

plenty of beautiful views to distract you from your game

the course will challenge you with its undulating greens and crazy lies on the fairways.

weather is usually nice but gets cold and breezy around 730pm

Cons:

twilight fees are higher than most bay area courses

you will need course knowledge to either keep the ball in play or score

rounds average 4.5+ hours

expect each hole to have at least 1-2 groups waiting

only saw the beverage cart 1x and 10th hole stand was closed

I have always loved the layout here,but never have I played here were it wasn't over a 5 hr round.And now with the whole Covid -19 issues they have no carts and the ones they do have are approaching sharp park standards(which is not good) ours had NO brakes and was from foxtail.Now the good,course in in good shape probably thanks to the 2 months noone was golfing,tons of deer here my god but sand traps need serious help and I'm not sure if there is a way to help pace of play as this course has delt with that problem for years.Maybe just golf during the week I don't know

Second time here. Beautiful setting, all facets of nature: rolling hills, trees, deer, hawks, wild turkeys, rolling fog coming off the ocean. With C-19 precautions in place, all staff and players following the rules. Sunday 3p the time in the middle of July, made for a 4:45 round, which should’ve been faster, but the great views made the time go by...

Course is in very good shape.... Pace of play was also very good (Sunday round in 4:30)... COVID-19 rules are simple... Two (2) beverage cart gals... All-in-all: very good experience!

This is a gem in the san mateo area !! The first 9 will be a grind - period. The back 9 is score able.. greens are good, fairways are good- its hard to get out of the rough. Pace of play was great - layout is lovely ,course views are beautiful and serene. Must play for a public course !

Probably the best muni in the Bay area after Harding. On the surface, the layout seems straightforward, but you get devilishly tricky lies on every hole and will be a test for most. Greens were in great condition as well. If I had one complaint, it would be the slowish pace of play with a quite a few hackers.

Starter rude, Director of Golf rude

They were letting 4 golfers out with 2 bags. The round took forever

Teeing off at the first hole you realize that the fairway is slanted sideways, the front nine-holes are basically that way. It’s so enjoyable to take a walk out in nature and seeing the deer and rabbits all about the course. I will definitely make time to play this course again.

Great course, good people. Disgusting bathrooms. As bad as a gas station in SF.

Very nice course. A cross of a links course and a traditional course. Lots of hills. Built for shot makers as the course is without much forgiveness. Overall fun. Great staff. Please upgrade the bathrooms!

Bad player on are foursome person didn’t care about the rules no marshals on the course to let him know about player hitting into other players then a foursome behind us hit up by us and player just walked up to ball and hit it back to them very rude player and not following the rules