Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club

I’m a senior and played the green tees, along with my wife who played red tees. Very convenient because they were close together. Very long and demanding course.

Played course by myself in 3 hours. Never saw a group infront of me except where the 4th and 8th holecart-path cross-over, and it was other two separate singles. This course is one of best maintained courses I have played this year . From the Tee box to the greens to include traps , I was very happy with the conditions. I found very very few divots on the greens and most of the divots in the fairway had sand in them , so its apparent members are doing their part in helping to keep this course in great shape.

The greens are fairly easy to putt, very little movement as there are no rolling / two-tier steep slope greens to contend with.

The layout is more beginner friendly than most until you get to the Hole 14. This hole is by far the most challenging as you have to hit a 250 yd drive from the Blue-tees and try to keep the ball on the far-left with a fairway that slopes significantly left-to-right to even have a visual shot at the green on your 2nd shot. ( I played it in 3 shots as my tee-shot was 235 yds to the right, with no real chance to go for the green)

The higher handicap holes are only because of shear distances not obstacles or challenges.

From the Blue tees: Hole 4 ( 426 yrds) and Hole 6 (467 yds) are par 4's, while Hole 8 ( 488 yds) is a par 5, which is a mear 21 yds longer than one of the Par 4s.

Blue Tee total yardage is 6,443 yds and the Whites is 5,943 yds. Big difference, so maybe alternating a few tee-box might be a better fit for some golfers.

Shot an 84 at Crystal Lake, which boosted my ego after 4 bad rounds in the hi-90's at other golf courses.

The course was in great condition. The round took five hours because there are several holes that are cart path only which slowed things drastically. Also be warned the course does not loop around to the club house so you will not be able to get food at the turn. We only saw the cart girl once and she only had chips and candy bars available so by the end of the hot summer day with no food and a five hour round I was exhausted. But again the course itself was in great shape.

Tremendous improvements in one year. The greens, tee boxes,and the sand traps most of all are drastically improved. It was easy to reflect on the resort courses on Hilton Head. In other words, the experience is worth the cost.

For the price, practice balls should be included. Also, the pace could have been better, but all in all it was a very nice course!

This is an excellent course to play. The tee box is in good condition and fairway is a decent size. But beware of the greens, it is as smooth as silk. Players do repair their divots which makes playing here even better.

Course in great shape, bunkers were in good condition - greens were rolling good - "No Problems with the Course"

Good variety of holes, well maintained, great food, great staff, well paced, great price. Hidden gem.

The course was in great shape. The ruff is a little high, its easy to lose a ball unless your on top of it. That's only complaint. The greens are fast and smooth

This course is in really solid condition. Tee boxes in great condition. Fairways and greens immaculate. This is easily one of my favorite courses in the area.

First, the course was in fine playing shape. Greens were not excessively fast, but rolled very true and were unblemished. Most teeboxes, fairways and rough were also in good playing condition to enable the golfer to make their shot. A private tournament was finishing as we teed off and the late afternoon pace was fine as smaller groups played quickly to beat the sunset.

The real draw here is the course design and layout, particularly off the tee. The architect has provided a variety of different holes to give interest as well as different ways to attack the hole. Good mix of long and short par 4s especially. At least 3 “par 4 and a half” were a par feels like a birdie. But some short par 4 where you can bomb it over trouble and have an easier look at birdie. Or lay back to avoid trouble but often face a challenge such as bunkers or reduced view of the green. I also noticed several holes where there is more room off the tee but that is somewhat hidden. The par 3s are solid but less memorable. This is a fine test of golf for daily players and I hope the owners will keep it up.

Really enjoyed this course and was one of the nicest courses I have played in South Atlanta. Well kept and a good challenge!

Posted one of my lowest scores ever on a nice calm day. Course was not crowded and pace of play was great.