Wild Turkey Golf Club
About
Wild Turkey Golf Club is one of New Jersey's top public courses. It is part of the Crystal Springs Resort, which offers six other courses including the popular Ballyowen and Crystal Springs golf courses. Wild Turkey combines characteristics from both. The layout has a unique design inspired by the interesting topography, which is most aptly described as "basin and ridge." The "basin" of the course is a wide-open expanse that offers plenty of room while the holes that play along the "ridge" of the golf course tumble across a variety of elevation changes. Due to the dramatic undulations of the terrain, it's a tough golf course to walk. Wild Turkey Golf Club's signature hole is the par-3 seventh. This tricky hole calls for a demanding carry over a quarry lake in order to reach the well protected green.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 71 | 7202 yards | 75.3 | 135 |
| Blue | 71 | 6555 yards | 71.7 | 132 |
| White (W) | 71 | 5942 yards | 74.1 | 127 |
| White | 71 | 5942 yards | 69.0 | 129 |
| Red (W) | 71 | 5024 yards | 68.3 | 114 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black M: 75.3/135 | 411 | 194 | 572 | 463 | 456 | 359 | 208 | 568 | 397 | 3628 | 255 | 648 | 400 | 389 | 222 | 429 | 204 | 634 | 393 | 3574 | 7202 |
| Blue M: 71.7/132 | 387 | 163 | 519 | 431 | 450 | 329 | 181 | 528 | 371 | 3359 | 218 | 544 | 380 | 367 | 187 | 392 | 170 | 577 | 361 | 3196 | 6555 |
| White M: 69.0/129 W: 74.1/127 | 369 | 133 | 485 | 398 | 408 | 293 | 164 | 472 | 351 | 3073 | 193 | 497 | 340 | 343 | 147 | 342 | 155 | 535 | 317 | 2869 | 5942 |
| Red W: 68.3/114 | 286 | 103 | 445 | 322 | 378 | 253 | 119 | 324 | 301 | 2531 | 145 | 435 | 299 | 300 | 100 | 318 | 128 | 462 | 286 | 2473 | 5004 |
| Gold M: 64.7/120 | 286 | 103 | 445 | 322 | 378 | 253 | 119 | 324 | 301 | 2531 | 145 | 435 | 299 | 300 | 100 | 318 | 128 | 462 | 286 | 2473 | 5004 |
| Handicap | 11 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 7 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 35 | 71 |
| Handicap (W) | 15 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 8 |
Course Details
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Bar, Snacks, RestaurantAvailable Facilities
Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Showers, LockersAccolades
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Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #13)
Reviews
Reviewer Photos
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Photo submitted by SamJen on 06/21/2025
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Photo submitted by SamJen on 06/21/2025
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Great tee box View! Photo submitted by psylvester25 on 07/15/2022
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Signature par 3. Photo submitted by u314159599561 on 09/08/2019
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Photo submitted by u449315646 on 08/09/2019
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over the rock quarry/pond Photo submitted by anumsuwan on 07/03/2013
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beautiful views Photo submitted by anumsuwan on 07/03/2013
First Time @ Crystal Springs
I did not have the best experience, however, I would say overall the golf course/resort/amenities were nice. Unfortunately I played on a day after rain in the area and frankly I wish I had not played. The course was completely soaked, puddles on every tee box and fairway and there was no heads up given or discount provided. Additionally, my cart was completely shot. As I approached the starter I had mentioned I noticed an issue with the cart and he dismissed my concerns. I ended up spinning out twice going down the hill on hole 1 (pretty serious spin outs almost lost control) and then the cart died in between holes 13-14 going uphill. After the round I spoke with a manager about my experience and again she seemed to dismiss my concerns, saying they were unaware the course was not in good playing condition and the issues with my cart were probably due to my driving. Ultimately, they did provide me with a “rain check” for the value of my round, so I am appreciative of that and will be giving it another shot in the future. Did not bother to explore much else due to the frustration of this day, but pro shop was nice and the amenities appeared nice from what I saw. On a normal / dry day I do think WT would be worth playing. Just be wary.
Rough Greens.
Greens were in rough shape. I play this course 3-4 times a year. I have never seen the greens and tee boxes in this rough of shape.
Way overpriced
Even at $73 GN hot deal in the afternoon after an outing, it's the typical way overpriced Crystal Springs course. Conditions average at best. It amazes me that people plop down twice what we paid to play here. After covid, Crystal Springs prices doubled and tripled and people still seem ok with it.
Awesome
Awesome course, a must play! Condition was perfect!!!
Overpriced Golf Course
I was looking forward to playing Wild Turkey after reading good things. Unfortunately, the course conditions ruined the experience for me. I don't mind paying $150+ for rounds of golf, but at that price point, I expect a solidly manicured course with greens that roll true and bunkers with sand. Wild Turkey was none of those things. It's not bottom of the barrel, but the conditions were close to that of your average $30 muni. Greens were spotty/shaggy, tee boxes were uneven, sand was non-existent in bunkers. Fairways were probably the only thing that were average.
It's unfortunate because the layout and views are actually pretty good and it would be an enjoyable play if they actually took care of the course. Icing on the cake was the starter telling us the course is in fantastic shape before we teed off. He was a nice guy, but I don't know how he said it with a straight face.
Until they get a new greenskeeper, take your money elsewhere.
Beautiful layout. Scruffy tee boxes
Course gets a lot of play. It’s a little expensive. And the tee boxes are scruffy- divots and uneven. High grass on the tee. Mediocre conditions -Especially given the price. Staff is great though and the views are worth seeing
Great course…and great meal afterwards.
Beautiful course was in great condition and fun to play. Not too difficult and very fair. Got an unlucky draw with the two other players they paired us with for our foursome but it could have been much worse I suppose. They were nice enough & weren’t bad golfers but their pace of play was intolerable. They literally took an additional 1-2 minutes for each shot once they addressed the ball, just from aligning, practice swings, and what seemed to be meditation for crissakes. Can’t help getting a big whiff of entitlement from the players at Crystal Springs and it can be a very odd mix of nouveau riche and NYC area trash, but I did like the course and god bless the starter, I don’t know how he does it, lol.
Be sure to grab lunch or dinner at The Chef’s Garden after your round. Much better than a $15 hot dog from the turn station.
Wonderful Experience - Chuck (Starter) is great!
What a great track. Well kept, interesting holes, challenging but not as hard as crystal springs, I enjoyed all of it. Chuck the starter was great! Gave some great insights and was very friendly. Great way to start the round.
Always great
Great place . Greens a little shaggy but it was a Monday and they held and outing in the morning during a heat wave so completely understandable . I’ve been golfing at the resort since 2010 and never had a bad experience with staff of course .
SLOW PLAY . . .
Would be nice if we saw a ranger once in a while . . .
The course as always was nice however it always seems the pace of play is slow and sometimes even extra slow, the biggest issue here by far.
Did not eat. We did see the cart girl a few times.
We will be back.
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