Crystal Lake Golf Club

Being from Florida I see much better courses for much less money. Was wet in a lot of places and hilly. A lot of the fairways were not groomed like real fairways. The grass was just a little lower than the rough and holes for your ball to sit in.

The course set up is horrendous. They start you off with an easy par 4 that is straight and just over 300 yards. However the second hole is a difficult 200+ yard par 3 and immediately brings the pace of play to a standstill. There is often 3 groups waiting on this hole. They do have tee times but they do not matter as you are just sent out as soon as you get there and if you show up without a tee time you are allowed to go out. There also is no ranger to manage the pace of play and speed up slow groups. The last time we went there it took 3hrs to play 7 holes and we eventually just walked off because of how slow the groups ahead of us were playing as we often were 3 groups on each hole.

Greens were in very good condition, the tees could use a little work. The fairways were poor. If you play here, you should allow all players to roll it over in the fairway. There was a lot of tree damage, but they are in the process of cleaning it up. Golfnow app GPS link takes you to the wrong location. Type in the address directly to find the course.

It was very difficult to find any grass to hit from on this course!!

The only issue was that it was too crowdy.

only course i have played that doesn"t have fresh water available on course. There are vending machines for water to buy. course fee is enough they need to provide water

Greens condition are excellent

Great course, glad we decided to try it. A long drive for us but we will definitely be back. Loved everything about the course. Very scenic, a lot of blind tee shots, which is never good on your first time playing a course, but overal great round and course.

Loved the generous fairways and the greens are well cared for. The pro was very friendly as were the 3 employees we came in contact with. Only 1 men's and ladies bathroom. There was a snack bar and Phil was very friendly and helpful. There also was a food cart on the course.

The course was great pace was a little slow but I blame that on the foresome in front of us not on the course. Rangers rode by several times but did not ask them to pick up the pace of play.....there were 4 holes open in front of them....courtesy for fellow golfers goes a long way. Still a great time.

I've played here a lot of times over the years and have seen a lot of changes..At this time, the course is just ok, average..I wouldn't play it if I had to pay full price. Golfnow makes it affordable.

This course needs maintenance work. The layout is decent and it could be nice, but due to the poor conditions it was not good.

The Head Professionn is friendly and inviting. Most of the operations have been shut down for the season. The course is in decent shape. The greens were nice and rolled well. Most fairways are okay. The front 9 was the better nine with much undulation and elevation change. The back 9 was standard and straight forward. The course winds through a development of homes and some construction of which I am not a fan. I imagine it would be much nicer once they complete all the capital course improvements and home construction. Good place to have fun and just hit the ball then go fetch!

Joined three players had fun. Course was in fair shape. Greens were fast and undulating. Rough had a lot of bare areas and unkept. Tees were ok. Greens were in good shape. Pace was fine on the first nine 2 hrs. Back nine was ridiculous group in front of us had people quitting in front and back of us they didn't have a clue how to play. 3 hrs to play second nine.

I agree with the review posted above (below?). I have played this course many times over the years, it's rarely crowded and the maintenance staff is terrific as the course is in great shape. If I still lived here I would play it weekly but I do manage to get here on every trip back. I am hoping it shows up on GolfNow regularly.

There several notable holes like 4, 5, 7 and 9 on the front and 15 on the back. I didn't include 14 b/c it isn't "pretty" but I find it to be one of the most difficult holes I play routinely.

Also, make a point to hang with the guy in the food area (I think it's Phil, not sure). He's a character.