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3.9
477 Reviews (477)
5 Stars
145
4 Stars
204
3 Stars
74
2 Stars
30
1 Stars
24
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.1
Friendliness
4.0
Pace
4.0
Amenities
3.0
83.0%
Recommend this course
388 out of 477 reviews
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3.4
5 Reviews (5)
5 Stars
2
4 Stars
1
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
2.8
Value
3.2
Layout
3.8
Pace
3.6
Amenities
3.4
StaffFriendliness
4.0
60.0%
Recommend this course
3 out of 5 reviews
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3.9
56 Reviews (56)
5 Stars
16
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
83.9%
Recommend this course
47 out of 56 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.

About

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
477 Reviews (477)

What Golfers Are Saying

This Course's Location is:
In the 'Burbs 6

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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
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0

j. curtin

this is a follow up to yesterday's billing issue. with proof of the advertised rate they refunded the $9.00 difference in the charged rate. the course is in transition of ownership and there are no amenities - water-ice-food or drink. we'll wait until next month to see how things pan out.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Response from on 07/05/2018:
Hello, thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to review your experience with us, we truly appreciate your feedback and will certainly pass it along to our team. We hope to have another opportunity to welcome you back to the 5-star experience that you deserve.
Played On
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
1.0
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

jim curtin

90 degree hot day in new England -- no water, no cups, no ice... was charged $50.00 when the website said seniors $32.00 + $9.00 for the cart. going back tomorrow for refund w/ evidence of rate advertised. no liquor license. keep checking reviews - we've been playing here for the past 5 years when in town from fla. this was painful.

will advise if they correct the rate error tomorrow!!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Poor
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 99
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

It was hot

Of course was in fine condition but I was very disappointed that they had no water on the course anywhere it was a very hot day and we struggled to make it through 18 without no water

Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Fair
Response from on 06/29/2018:
Hello, thank you for sharing your review, We truly appreciate both your positive and constructive feedback regarding the course conditions and will be sure to pass it along to our team. We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our staff and sceneries at Crystal Lake Golf Club, and also appreciate your input on our maintenance. We hope to welcome you back for an enjoyable experience on the course in the near future.
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 6
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart

Challenging course in very decent condition for November.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
2.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Fair
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Response from on 10/24/2017:
Hello Alex, thank you for taking the time to review our golf course, Crystal Lake Golf Club. We're sorry to hear that you may not have fully enjoyed your experience with us, and we would greatly appreciate any feedback you have on how we can improve your next round. It looks like you did enjoy the conditions of the course, so we hope this was able to improve your overall experience. Thank you for golfing with us in the New England area, and we hope to see you soon.
Played On
Reviews 1
1.0
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart

Not worth it!!

The price was right but overall the experience is not!!

No clubhouse and facility available is dirty and old!!

Golf carts are gas.. if they run! They are filthy! Golf course back 9 in touch shape. No rangers so many 2somes and play very slow.

Management doesn't seem to care about this golf course... stay away!!

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Fair
Friendliness Fair
Pace Fair
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Response from on 10/24/2017:
Hello Rosie, thank you for taking the time to review our course, Crystal Lake Golf Club, in the New England area. We are sorry to hear that you may have had a poor customer experience with us. Your feedback is appreciated, and we hope to improve these aspects, including the pace of play and the conditions on the back 9 holes. Thank you for choosing to golf with us and we hope to earn your business again soon.
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Very Good Course

I really liked the course. The Par 3's are over 200 on the front nine. The back nine is a little more open and somewhat easier. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and kind.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart

The greens and tee boxes are the best in the Merrimac Valley area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Challenging course

The course is in very good shape, the greens especially good compared to many courses at this time of year. The ranger did his best to speed up slow play ahead of us, but sometimes it's just slow. 5 hour round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart

Great Value

It's a nice layout, and the fairways and greens were in very good shape. The greens are surprisingly fast and true. Threre is nothing fancy about the landscaping, and there is no clubhouse.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Poor
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Fine course

I enjoyed myself every time I play this course and I'm a member at a nearby course I find this course as enjoyable as my home course but it's not as much money as my own course

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time play

Nice course to play. Greens very well taken care of only one comment is that the people should fix their divots in the greens. Would definitely play this course again.

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

Interesting layout, playable course for all levels.

Nice layout, well maintained greens. A few holes on the from side could use a better card diagram. Excellent value for the price.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 53
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Walked

Good Challenge

This course really kicked my butt. I was having an off-day from the tees and this course really punished me for it. Pace of play was slow even for a Sunday. Would love to go back and play this course again

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Fair
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

WHO IS THIS GUY???

I/we play crystal pretty often going back to the days Ed Tomkins ran the place for George.course is much improved in the past 5/7 years.Playing this week in a threesome we spent an excessive amount of time looking for ball.-group behind caught up quickly. I agonize about slow play but the players with me don"t get it.In the group that caught us was a course ranger playing/not working.I called them to hit on a short hole and then let his group play through on the very next tee. His reaction or lack of wasn't very gentlemanly as his group went on their way.It's too bad his lack of polish tarnished an otherwise georgeous new england golf day.Who is this guy??? it wasn't bob the ranger;i know who he is.

Conditions Fair
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
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