Crystal Lake Golf Club

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.