Wild Turkey GC
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4.1
332 Reviews (332)
5 Stars
139
4 Stars
122
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
12
1 Stars
17
Conditions
3.9
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.3
84.8%
Recommend this course
277 out of 332 reviews
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Average Rating
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3.5
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
2
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.3
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
5.0
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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4.2
26 Reviews (26)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
2 Stars
0
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.6
Layout
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.2
StaffFriendliness
4.5
88.5%
Recommend this course
23 out of 26 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently earns high praise for its interesting, challenging holes set within a beautiful natural setting. Welcoming staff, including standout starters, make every round feel like a well-hosted experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Public/Resort
Par 71
Length 7202 yards
Slope 135
Rating 75.3

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.

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Course Details

Year Built 2001
Fairways Creeping Bent Grass
Greens Creeping Bent Grass
Architect Roger Rulewich (2001)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, collared shirt and bermuda shorts required

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Conference Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Lockers

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2022 #13)
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Reviews

4.1
332 Reviews (332)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 17
19th Hole Scenic Views 14
Brunch 10
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 20
Bunkers 16
Forced Carries 15
This course/club is great for:
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 22
A Weekend Splurge 15
Advanced Golfers 14
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 21
Worth the Drive 18
In the 'Burbs 12

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Played On
Reviews 20
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Pace Average
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Reviews 2
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Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Greens have not recovered from the recent aeration.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Played On
Reviews 37
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 202
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Fair
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome

Awesome course, a must play! Condition was perfect!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

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

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

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.

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