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3.9
476 Reviews (476)
5 Stars
144
4 Stars
204
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
3.9
Pace
3.9
Amenities
3.0
82.8%
Recommend this course
387 out of 476 reviews
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3.0
4 Reviews (4)
5 Stars
1
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.5
Value
2.8
Layout
3.3
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
3.8
50.0%
Recommend this course
2 out of 4 reviews
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3.9
55 Reviews (55)
5 Stars
15
4 Stars
26
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
3
1 Stars
2
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.9
Amenities
2.9
StaffFriendliness
3.9
83.6%
Recommend this course
46 out of 55 reviews
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Course Highlights
Crystal's varied layout rewards strategic play, with well-maintained fairways and immaculate greens consistently impressing recent golfers. The outstanding value and smooth pace of play make this course a strong choice for a fun round.

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Holes 18
Type Semi-Private
Par 72
Length 6504 yards
Slope 129
Rating 72.4
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Course Details

Year Built 1960
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 10/30
Architect Geoffrey Cornish (1960)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - $18
Pull-carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes

Food & Beverage

Bar, Grill
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Reviews

3.9
476 Reviews (476)

What Golfers Are Saying

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Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Course is drying

The course is starting to dry out nicely. The front side was in good shape. The back side was still wet but they are doing a great job of managing the conditions. I would say they do need to put water out on the course for they players.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played

Every year gets worse.

Every year this course gets worse. I know it’s under new ownership but this course is in terrible shape. Has a ton of potential but it’s just is awful shape. Wouldn’t recommend this course to anyone

Conditions Poor
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Good potential

First time playing this course. It was very wet but I expected this in early April. This place has potential, looks like the management is doing lots of work to clean the place, I think it would be nice in June! Greens are great at this time of the year. I hope they will build some kind of clubhouse, right now is not looking too good. One comment I need to make about the bathrooms, the course is wide open, located among residential area. The clubhouse bathroom did not work and two outhouses on the course were so bad that my husband and I could not use it. Because the location Crystal needs to have function facilities.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 50
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Windy weather
Used cart

Wanted to play

Weather was cold and windy but we really wanted to get out. We both agreed that this must be a very nice course later in the season. April 4th was a little soon to judge fairly.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Great course for the Valley

I have played here for 3-4years. Very quiet, great prices and staff are always polite. Conditions, depending on the time of year can be the kicker due to New England weather. Early season you can deal with some very wet area, but the crew do an excellent job of maintaining the course. I am an intermediate (giving myself credit) player and with some really long and wide open fairways, you will have a great time. Best time I have found to go is early morning.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 23
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart

new home

good enough to keep going back

better than more expensive courses

not to challenging for average golfers

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Way better

Compared to golfing there 10 years ago it’s like night and day.

after getting heavy rain from hurricane Florence it was cart path only but the fairways were fairly dry drainage was good we couldn’t believe how green the course was when we first pulled in. Great Value for this course spent more money at other courses that were not in good shape.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The Course is in good shape

Enjoyed the course it was fairly easy, the greens were in good shape, the negative comment is there is no amenities. No water coolers were set up on the course, no alcohol license, which was not a huge deal, but would be for some. No ranger monitoring the golfers, it got backed up and was just a bit frustrating, however it was so hot it was nice to rest in the shade. I understand it's under new management so I think there will be changes in the next year or two.

Difficulty Fairly Easy
Played On
Reviews 54
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Gets a little better every round

Play Crystal Lake once or twice/month and it keeps getting better, as good as any public course in the area. Greens were a little slow but good. Fairways on 4, 7 and 9 still have a few bald spots but much improved. Nice to see an old established course get renewed. Needs a clubhouse and liquor license still, bring your own water and crackers. Twosome, got around in 3.5, very nice day.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

New owners are working hard to make a great course

Tees and greens in great shape. The staff was super friendly and all

Narrow fairways make for a challenging course but over all good for a weekend golfer. I scored several pars and a couple of birdies with a chance for eagle.

I'll go back and play again

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

Decent course

Haven't played this course in over 20 years - Decent layout - good for less skilled golfers

course was wet from recent rain, but overall in decent condition.

Golf Golf Now promo deal for about $30 for 18 holes with cart which is why I gave it a try after all these years.

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 08/21/2018:
Thank you for coming back to Crystal Lake! We are happy to see that you recommend the course, and we hope that you will be back again sometime soon. We always look to improve, and we would welcome to hear any of your feedback of the course.
Played On
Reviews 104
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 500 Contributor
Previously Played

Much improved

Tthis was my first time playing here this year. I was impressed with the improved conditions over previous visits.

The course has a bit of a strange layout, but the conditions were very good. Even after a night of heavy rain. Tee boxes and fairways were in good shape, and the greens were perfect. Even at mid day there were a few employees out on the course with blowers and rakes working to make sure conditions were at the best possible.

Staff is friendly, and nobody is trying bother you with a lot of rules. My only negative is the lack of any beverage or food service both on and off the course. Beyond a small fridge in the dismal pro shop, to buy a soda, there was nothing available. Be sure to bring anything you might want to consume on the course.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Reunion Golf Outing

What an awesome day at Crystal Lake, 24 of the members and 12 past members who are coming back gave the NEW Crystal Lake a trial run and the comments were "fantastic course conditions, thank God - Sterling Golf bought the course, greens, fairways and rough drastically improved", The Saturday game is taking off now and we are having a blast.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 59
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Still Shoot 87

I've played here 7 times now. Shot 90 the first time, bogey for the par 72. 87 six times in a row !!!!!!! Nice course with great potential. Enjoyable course that doesn't punish you into submission. No rain lately so it's dry out there but the greens are being taken care of. Talked to a young grounds crew member and he told me how they are diligent about the greens especially. Hosing the greens during the day so as not to lose them. Plenty of course for any regular golfer. Fun and easy to get to. Good place to play. How do I break 87 ?????

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very good value

Course is in very good shape and a nice challenge first time in years I have played there much improved great value

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays Once every three months
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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