Cascades GC: #9
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4.1
185 Reviews (185)
5 Stars
68
4 Stars
81
3 Stars
25
2 Stars
9
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.9
72.1%
Recommend this course
161 out of 185 reviews
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4.3
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
3
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.5
Value
3.8
Layout
4.3
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.7
StaffFriendliness
4.8
75.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 4 reviews
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4.0
8 Reviews (8)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
0
3 Stars
1
2 Stars
2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.5
Layout
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.0
62.5%
Recommend this course
5 out of 8 reviews
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Course Highlights
This nine-hole New Jersey layout impresses with a well-designed course and consistently solid conditions even in early spring. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make for a satisfying round.

About

Holes 9
Type Resort
Par 36
Length 3627 yards
Slope 141
Rating 37.7

Cascades Golf Club is one of two nine-hole courses offered by Crystal Springs Resort, which offers four other courses. Cascades is the newest of all the courses. It was designed by Roger Rulewich, who designed two of the resort's most popular golf courses, Ballyowen and Wild Turkey. The other nine-hole course, Minerals, has been ranked as one of the top 12 short courses in the country, but Cascades still manages to hold its own. The course offers a fair amount of challenge but the main appeal is its playability. Cascades Golf Club is mostly open with a few strategically placed bunkers coming into play. There is also the occasional water hazard. The golf course is gentle enough for beginners but provides a quick but fun round for more advanced golfers.

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Course Details

Year Built 2009
Fairways Creeping Bent Grass
Greens Creeping Bent Grass
Architect Roger Rulewich (2009)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $10
GPS No
Caddies No
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Restaurant, Beverage Carts

Lodging

Lodging Available

Available Facilities

Showers, Lockers
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Reviews

4.1
185 Reviews (185)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 12
Dinner 9
Patio Dining 8
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 12
Bunkers 11
Forced Carries 8
This course/club is great for:
9-Hole Rounds 14
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 12
Junior Golfers 9
This Course's Location is:
Worth the Drive 13
At a Resort 11

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Reviews 10
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very Nice, All Around

Nine holes (play twice). Challenging (but not too challenging). Conditions were better than maintained but not pristine (GOLFNOW should add another level). Pace of play was not bad for a Sunday. A little off the beaten path but a really nice place to play.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
2.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

no cart

The man at the tee house sent me without a cart to the first tee without giving us a cart, or telling me to get one. He let me walk all the way to the Cascades first tee. I then had to walk back to get cart when I was informed that I was to get cart back at the clubhouse.

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Outstanding

Absolutely gorgeous course. Greens were recently aerated so a bit bumpy but otherwise, exceptional course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

the markers are not well marked where you tee off

The coarse was well maintained expect the tee markers not placed where you are supposed to drive the ball

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

Great course for the price.

The course was in great condition. We played a round at 3 PM and only saw one other person on the course. Course had some challenging aspects but was very fair overall.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

You play the same 9 holes twice but if you vary the tee from black to blue it changes the course

I would recommend the course to all they should add the option of playing a different nine they have others to choose from

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

This course is very well maintained.

One of the best public courses in NJ. Beautiful mountain scenery and a very challenging golf course.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 15
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

too opened

this course is great, however, it is just 9-holes and too opened.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

A fun track

This is a 9 hole course you go around twice. The course is kept in great shape, and is fun to play.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 19
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

fairways and ruff need help

fairways and ruff need help, greens are some of the best and pure
no weeds etc. problem at turn going from 9-10 for second lap.
groups backed up some making turn others just heading out.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good Value

The rate to play Cascades is a great value, even though the course is 9 holes (you play twice). The only issues are when you finish the first nine and generally end up waiting a bit to start the second nine. Course is in great shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Nice Course

Course was in good condition. Only issue I had was the traps should have been gone over and raked after the heavy rains we had early the previous day. Sand was like concrete.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Easy
Played On
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

VERY COMFORTABLE ROUND OF GOLF.

You play 9 holes twice. I sometimes like that because it provides an opportunity to improve your approach the second time around. It is important to note that this is a full sized course. The fairways are plenty wide. It is not a frustrating type course to play. I played April 26th 2013 and the course was in very good shape.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Great practice course

They have a larger family hole on each green but this course is too challenging for a beginner or a family of kids. It's like half a real 18 whole course. The first par 4 is long down a hill protected with a lake and a bunker. The next 2 holes are pretty straight forward par 4. The par 3 is across a hazard and offers a real challenge. A long par 4 is followed by a blind, long par 5 that is as hard and challenging as you'll find anywhere. Ends with a long a blind par 5, too. Breathtaking mountain views all around. Don't walk this course.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bad Control of Start TImes

This course is a 9 hole course that you play twice. There was very poor spacing, with people finishing their first 9 holes converging on the 1st tee with people going out to play their second nine holes. This resulted in wait times of about 15 minutes on each hole on the back nine. It got so bad that I left the course waiting to tee of on what would have been my 12th hole.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 24
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Fun 9 holes

Course was in great shape...holes challenging and fun. enjoyed the afternoon round.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

Majestic open space

course is mixed with easier and challenging holes.
Course is manageable for any skill level player
A great value and very nice atomosphere

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

great value to get your swings in before winter rust affects your swing

fairways very good condition; greens somewhat bumpy (aerated guess 2 weeks ago); pace < 4; though fairways are wide good design layout makes it challenging and putting interesting)

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 12
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser

Good course but only 9holes

After 9 hole,you have to play again at the same 9.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 44
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0

GREAT DEALS

A very nice 9 hole course were the only negative is it needs a bit of conditioning. It is a relatively new course so maybe it just needs to maure. Unlike some of the other Crystal Springs courses this is a no pressure, fun round that never seems to be overcrowded. The downhill par 4 #1 and he reachable in two par 5 9th are my favorites. Wait for deals. I played 18 holes for $9.

Conditions Poor
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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