Wild Turkey GC
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4.0
339 Reviews (339)
5 Stars
142
4 Stars
124
3 Stars
42
2 Stars
14
1 Stars
17
Conditions
3.7
Value
3.5
Layout
4.5
Friendliness
4.4
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.1
84.3%
Recommend this course
283 out of 339 reviews
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3.7
11 Reviews (11)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.2
Layout
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.6
StaffFriendliness
4.3
81.8%
Recommend this course
9 out of 11 reviews
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3.9
25 Reviews (25)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
9
3 Stars
2
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2
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.5
Value
3.4
Layout
4.5
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.3
84.0%
Recommend this course
21 out of 25 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

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

4.0
339 Reviews (339)

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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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Wild turkey

Best course I've played in tri state area , excellent shape for December

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 116
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Slow play

Course is in good condition but pace of play was extremely slow, took over five hours!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

average conditions

Slow poor greens for a supposed top level course. Bunkers unranked, fairways ok.

Good value for what we paid ($42) but I wo Ulf never pay more than that for the conditions we played

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Casual golfer

Great course and facility. Pace of play was a bit slow but really enjoy the course layout. Will definitely play again many times per season

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Good weather
Used cart

Bad knees

I have bad knees and can't walk much. Unfortunately, on the first hole, it's cart path only. I was bummed since this hole has a very wide fairway, so if you made a good shot, it is a long trek between the cart and your ball.
Kind of disturbed me quite a bit and this affected my playing for the next several holes.
After that, everything went fine.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Excruciatingly slow play

It was a terrible day to play this course. There was an outing going on before and during our time on the course and our round took 5 hours, 35 minutes to complete. Waiting on every tee and for most second shots. This was totally unexpected and unacceptable on a weekday afternoon. I feel that at the very least I should have been advised of the outing (which always seems to have a lot of hackers). Had I been, I certainly would not have elected to play at that time. I am hereby requesting a refund of the price I paid for the 2 players in the amount of $130.06. Please reply at your earliest.

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

great layout with some very challenging tee shots

The course is a lot of fun to play with challenges followed by rewards. A little course knowledge could help but not a requirement. Well worth the trip

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

CM

It's a great course but, they need to rack their bunkers each morning before all of the groups go out. Just something that should not have been overlooked. Otherwise, it's very playable and has a couple of great long par threes. Staff was friendly and professional.

Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great Course

Excellent golf course and facilities. Eat/drink before you arrive. Only saw cart girl once on the round and grill doesn't open until 11.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Excellent weather
Used cart

Its just NICE!!!!!

beautiful course ,no one seems to replace divots, no mix on carts .would play it again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Slow turkey

I arrived a few mins late due to traffic , the staff at the clubhouse was friendly and accommodating ! , however , the starters who are was riminiscent of the movie " crankie old man ", he asked me to skip a few holes and joint a couple who were already playing , I joint them and disturbed play of others I was passing , then the play was slow and no rangers to advice people on speeding up and keeping pace , it was truly horrendous !, such a well designed course , just a little more supervision and friendliness from starters and missing rangers and this " wild turkey" would have been and enjoyable and challenging experience !,

Thanks

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 28
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

just wonderful

great course in great conditions. A must play if in the area

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Excellent condition

Great condition, pace of play was terrible. To all, please learn to repair your ball mark on the greens, it makes it better for everyone.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great layout ---- very challanging

Love the layout and condition of course. The cart caddies are not very helpful and really try to hustle you for additional tips. Not a good first impression . Will play course again but will take my own bag to cart and clean my own clubs so I don't have to deal with cart caddies.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Fair
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 11
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Wild turkey

Practice area should be on grass not mats
Fairways were well manicured.
Rough was cut to a playable height.
Greens were in good condition but overall speed was slow.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable round

Great conditions, beautiful course, some great holes. Played a little slow, but very enjoyable.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Excellent weather
Used cart

Great course

This course is beautiful and I thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon of golf. That said I must warn women that the forward tees do not get much of an advantage and in some cases the tee advantage is laughable. I seemed to play out of the bunkers all day and they were filled with rocks and hard packed sand/dirt. The bunkers could use some soft sand and need the attention of the groundskeeper. This course is difficult to play quickly because of the amount of travel time between holes. I would not suggest walking this course EVER!

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fair and fun- use all clubs

Great course - wish they would have gps on electric carts/, gas carts noisy and hard

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 77
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Used cart

Wild Turkey

Wild Turkey GC is a blend of Crystal Springs (challenging par 3's) and Ballyowen (use of fescue grass) courses. The tee boxes, fairways, and greens are kept in great condition. The sand traps have a hard pack sand with small stones. Pace of play today was a little slow thru the first 7 holes today due to an outing. The ranger kept us informed as to their progress. Mid-station has a good selection of food and beverage as well as the clubhouse. Facilities and equipment are new or like new condition. This is a fun course to be played by all!

Conditions Good
Value Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Good weather
Used cart

Fun course

Great course - would rate it an excellent if the bunkers had sand like Ballyowen. Sand was hard and difficult to hit out of and our entire foursome found this to be the case.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
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