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3.6
589 Reviews (589)
5 Stars
112
4 Stars
256
3 Stars
119
2 Stars
48
1 Stars
54
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.5
Layout
4.3
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.3
71.0%
Recommend this course
434 out of 589 reviews
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4.0
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
4.1
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.2
77.8%
Recommend this course
7 out of 9 reviews
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3.9
24 Reviews (24)
5 Stars
11
4 Stars
6
3 Stars
4
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
3
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
3.7
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.3
75.0%
Recommend this course
18 out of 24 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout earns strong praise for its natural terrain, roaming wildlife, and breathtaking scenic backdrops that reward golfers at every turn. Friendly staff and consistently solid conditions make Crystal Springs a compelling choice for intermediate and experienced golfers seeking a genuine challenge.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6550 yards
Slope 131
Rating 72.3
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Course Details

Year Built 1924
Fairways Rye Grass
Greens Rye Grass
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $16 - $23
Pull-carts Yes
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 Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Appropriate golf attire

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities
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Reviews

3.6
589 Reviews (589)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 15
19th Hole Scenic Views 11
Patio Dining 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 45
Bunkers 20
Narrow Fairways 18
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 52
Locals 27
Advanced Golfers 25
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 38
Near the Airport 26
Worth the Drive 21

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Reviews 2
2.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
2.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
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Reviews 2
1.0
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Would not recommend

I live 10 min away from this course. I played here in Jan - unplayable - with rain it turns into a mud pit. Then again yesterday in summer. They ran out of carts, fairways are patchy with lots of bare spots, traps are OK, greens are slow, and pace of play - 5+ hours with no marshal in sight. Paid $115 w/ cart. What a deal!? Buy a Links Card at Baylands for $100/yr and pay less than what I paid here with much better conditions and pace of play is typically under 4 1/2 hours. It's twice the distance from my house - sad.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Big Improvements

Since new owners/management have taken over in the last four??? years golfing at CS has improved. They added new golf carts, renovated the sand traps and updated the facilities. Drink cart passes by four times a round. Proper staffing levels are met achieving friendliness and a stress free environment.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 16
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Major Improvement

Hadn’t played here in 2 years. The course was in pretty bad shape and was not worth the money. My son recently played a few times and said it was in good shape and he was right. Most tee boxes were level and well kept. Fairways are green and well manicured. Bunkers are pretty fluffy and consistent and greens were improved as well. Nice job bringing this course back from the dead.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very nice course!

We like to play there, not easy to get good scores but it’s been always fun to play. Good condition and nice scenery!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 116
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Just wonderful!

Played Crystal Springs growing up. First time back in 30 years, and it hasn't changed a bit (in a good way!).

Such a fun course to play w/ all the interesting holes and elevation changes. Not your typical back and forth tree lined course. Great setting w/ abundunt wildlife.

Staff friendly, course in really good shape! Use to walk the course as a kid, not a chance anymore... take a cart!

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Favorite course in the area

Fairways were in good condition, greens were nice and a little fast in some areas. Some tee boxes were a little rough but overall okay. Pace of play was pretty slow. Took almost 3 hours just to get thru the front 9, but the course usually isn’t that slow. Overall good experience and still one of my favorite courses in the Bay Area!!!

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 16
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very cool views and course challenges you

Love playing here. Prices are on the high side, but that’s golf for you. Cool seeing all the deer who really never get in your way. Total course management course. You can’t just let her rip and go. Need to be methodical about your shots. I suggest taking your punishment if you don’t have a shot to the green. Don’t take risks or take risks if you like, lol!

Did play from the blues and today was the longest I ever played this course tees were way in the back. 1 par 3 was 217 yards 🤪🤣

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great local course

Course was in great condition. Wind was non existent til the last few holes. Always a great time at Crystal Springs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice round of golf at Crystal Springs

I have a friend who came from LA last weekend. We had a round of golf on Monday. It was so nice to play there. The weather was perfect and the course was great. Great job guys!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 7
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

In good shape despite lack of rain

Scenic along reservoir. Course still green despite end of rain. Greens still challenging. Good course with minimal amenities.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

April 2024 round

The course was in good condition but the marshall's need to get people to play faster or play from the appropriate tee's because the pace of play is way too slow.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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