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Value
4.4
Layout
4.6
Friendliness
4.5
Pace
4.2
Amenities
4.2
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4.7
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4.5
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Pace
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About

Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 7202 yards
Slope 144
Rating 74.3

Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club sprawls across a scenic landscape of native wetlands, an abundance of hardwood trees, and a generous smattering of meandering creeks and sparkling lakes. The beautiful terrain sets it apart from other golf courses in the Atlanta area. The course is known for the numerous grass-walled bunkers filled with pristine white sand that are strategically placed throughout. The player-friendly greens are wide and approachable, but there is the occasional multi-tier to watch out for. The generous nature of the greens also allows for a variety of pin placements. The natural features of the landscape at Crystal Lake Golf & Country Club not only provide beautiful scenery but they also make for a more interesting game since they require you to get creative with your shot-making, especially when trying to figure out how to handle some of the tricky carries.

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Course Details

Year Built 2006
Golf Season Year round

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
GPS Yes
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted Yes
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Golf appropriate attire. T-shirts, tank tops, cut off shorts, beach wear, gym wear, or denim are not proper attire

Food & Beverage

Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse
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4.4
1022 Reviews (1022)
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Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/22/2017:
Thank you!
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Greens terrible

Greens were in terrible shape . Diseased and overgrown. Fairways hadn't been cut as well . Unusual for this course .

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 08/21/2017:
We apologize the course conditions were not up to your standards. We can assure you our staff works tirelessly to keep the course in great shape!
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Average
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 08/08/2017:
We are always looking to improve and would welcome some feedback!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 25+
Skill Beginner
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Great condition

I played with a group from Ga. National Golf and we had a really great experience. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The Club House was beautiful and service could have been better with more wait staff but the course was in great shape and even when you don't go back by the clubhouse after 9 the cart person made it a great experience and I would recommend a person join. The membership was very well put together and inexpensive.

Go Cyrstal Lake and I am glad that you purchased Ga. National and can't wait to see the upgrades.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 07/12/2017:
Thank you so much for the kind review! We are glad to hear you had a great time out on the course and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Nice Course But

Crystal Lake is a very nice course layout but the course condition was not near what we expected . We found this course available for $28 on Golfnow as a hot deal. Regular rate is $51-58.

We were expecting to see after all the rains the fairways to be green and thick The fairways were thin, very thin. Ball didn't set up. Yes we hit a majority of our fairways (15/18). The greens were fine.

It will only be via another hot deal that we'll play this course. As is the course is not a $55 course.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Response from on 05/31/2017:
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We apologize that you are not happy with our current rates but hope to see you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Previously Played

WASTE OF MONEY

This used to be a great friendly course for all handicaps, but in last couple years it has went down. The players that play here have no golf ethic. I'm a member at Ga National and the rumor is that we have been bought out by the owner of Crystal Lake. That's very sad because he obviously doesn't care about the course.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 06/06/2017:
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We encourage all of our golfers to have proper etiquette so we apologize that you had a negative experience.
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Commented on 07/15/2017

I ran into the same issue today here. A group of 3 played in front of me for 7 straight holes before i found a place i could play 12 and then 11 and beat them to 13. What can be done about this in your opinion?I know it was obvious to the group in front of me that I was far better than them. I was always making it obvious i was waiting on them. If players are the same pace as me and my group ill offer for them to go infront of me. What can the course do to fix this?

Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

#ozdb

We have played this course for years. The fairways were a little thin and very dry. The greens were rolling true. We are planning to return and hopefully the fairways will be in better condition. I would recommend this course.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 04/24/2017:
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us with your feedback!!
Played On
Reviews 30
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

I will be back

I've played this course a few times and its always been in pretty good shape with exception of last year when the drought hit all courses pretty hard. Greens were fast but not crazy and required both touch and positioning. Fairways a bit thin but excused because its so early in the season. Overall a great course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/24/2017:
Hey "henry102" thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We appreciate the feedback and look forward to having you back again soon.
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/24/2017:
Thank you!
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 04/24/2017:
Thank you!
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Response from on 04/20/2017:
Thank you!
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played

Great course, great bar and food!

I play this course often and others less so. Why? Because it is an awesome layout with very good fairways and the greens are really getting fast after the crew has the ability to work on growing grass (smooth and green!). The staff are very respectful of guests choosing to play and the members truly seem to enjoy meeting new golfing buddies. I've been email by a couple of members to make a tee time a time or two. After round beer and grub has been for a great way to just relax. Only con, it can get busy and pace of play on the weekends or Tuesday (seniors group - huge!) can make for a 4 3/4 hour round sometimes.

Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Response from on 04/17/2017:
Hey "u000001703523" thank you so much for the positive review. We are so glad that you continue to come to the course time and time again! Again, thank you for all the kind words!
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

crystal lake

Great course in an upscale building development, conditions were very nice. Staff were very helpful and pleasant. The four of us had lunch in the clubhouse and took a 6 pack deal out on the course ($15) We asked about a replay round and they offered us the cart fee ($20) AWESOME

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/17/2017:
Hey "billyboy239" thank you so much for the 5* review! We are glad you and your buddies had such a great time at the course! Come back soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

The Place is in Bad Shape

I have played Crystal Lake numerous times and for a number of years, but yesterday the course was in the worst condition that I have ever seen. The tee boxes were brutal, the fairways are all dead, and there is so much thatch that its like hitting out of dirt. The greens were in fair condition, but not nearly to their usual standard. Their normal rate on the weekend is $54. I have played courses for $14 that were in better condition that Crystal Lake is right now. It seems that Green Valley Golf Group has done the same thing here that they did at Cotton Fields, let the place go and not put time, money, and effort into the course. I will not play here again and would not recommend anyone waste their time or money.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 04/12/2017:
Hey "tbriscoe2184" we apologize that you had a less than pleasurable time at the golf course. We can assure you that we are constantly working to keep the course in great condition. We appreciate the feedback and would love to have you back again sometime.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

People EVERYWHERE like Ants

This used to be a great course but if you go there, be aware, there will be people everywhere... like ants... all over the golf course. It's like a singles party every time I go there. People skipping holes, jumping ahead of other groups. When I was there this week, there was an 8'some playing their weekly dogfight with groups stacked up behind them waiting.

Cart rules are very poorly enforced and there are new "cart trails" all over the course, most of the time leaving the green area on the opposite side of where the cartpath is. The membership and regulars do not take care of the course. Very little grass on the fairways. The range and practice area are in terrible shape.

It's a shame really. Great layout. Course has been completely abused.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is fun and beautiful.

This is my first time playing this course. I enjoyed the beautiful layout and scenery. I am putting this course in my rotation.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/29/2017:
Hey "u156287907" thank you so much for the kind words! We will see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 25
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great course

Had a great time at crystal lake! The greens were just aerated but that didn't bother me too bad. The layout of the course is a lot of fun. I used ever club in my bag.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Response from on 03/16/2017:
Hey "Brett3827802" thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are glad the aeration didn't effect you to much and look forward to having you back soon!
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent

The overall conditions of the course are excellent.

Tees/Fairways are in good shape for the winter. The Greens are in the best condition all year.

Restaurant service after the round was exceptional.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Response from on 02/27/2017:
Hey "uXFXD7455TP" thank you so much for the nice words about the course conditions! We are glad you enjoyed the restaurant and we hope to see you again soon.
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Hey liked it

Decent winter conditions, minus a lot if the sand bunkers. Fast greens.

Conditions Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Response from on 02/14/2017:
Hey "Charlie4118" we are glad to hear that you enjoted the course! Come see us again soon.
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