Ballyowen Golf Club at Crystal Springs - 7th
Crystal Springs Golf Resort's Ballyowen Golf Club cracked New Jersey's Top 10.
1 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, New Jersey 07419, US
(973) 862-4351
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About Crystal Springs Resort

Crystal Springs Resort is a 4,000-acre playground located only an hour across the New Jersey state line from New York City. It is one of the country’s largest golf resorts with six courses - Ballyowen, Black Bear, Cascades, Crystal Springs, Minerals and Wild Turkey – and three driving ranges. The Grand Cascades Lodge houses 220 guest rooms with an inspired welcome: An outdoor putting course leading to an indoor lobby with high ceilings, wood beams and a stone fireplace. Both it and the 175-room Minerals Hotel feature their own spas and pools. Children will love the Biosphere, an indoor pool complex with an aquarium, vortex pool and caves, 140-foot waterslide and café, all in a tropical theme. Twelve restaurants are spread out among the course clubhouses and hotels, delivering a variety of menus and price points. Between the Mineral Sports Club and Adventure Center, there’s always a new activity or program to enjoy.

Facts

Price Range$$$$, $$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres4000
Year Opened1972
Number of Units300-500

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Bar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolIndoor
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Crystal Springs Resort

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Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars
1741 Reviews (1741)
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 18
Recommended
Played

Great course, but challenging

The course was in very good shape considering it being so late in the season. Tee time was 7 a.m., which was tough because it was in the 40's. It was cold for most of the round. The course is tough for a beginner, lots of rolling hills and blind shots. Most greens are small in area which requires precision. That being said, it is a great course and I would come back.

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Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 30
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Poor Pace of Play/No Rain Covers on Carts

The pace of play was extremely poor for a Sunday in October. Lots of divots on the course par 3 tee boxes and pitch marks on the greens. The golf carts had no seed bottles to fill divots and the biggest problem was not having a rain cover that goes over your clubs when it starts raining. The prices keep going up at the Crystal Springs golf courses with no upgrades. Not worth the money.

Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 4
Recommended
Played

Love it

I love to warm up before I play their driving range is second to none ! Staff is friendly and helpful. The cost is a bit pricy but I do love the conditions 95% of the time .

Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 39
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Beautiful lay out. The course could be so much nicer. Greens were okay. Nothing special. Worst golf cart in America.

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3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 38
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 96
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 7
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 14
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a year
Recommended
Played

Burkers

Sine of the bunkers are not good, not sand, maybe close some it will be easier to maintain

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Green’s punched, pace of play way too slow.

Fairways were in really good condition. I like the layout of this nine. The grains had been aerated and were still very slow, especially because of the morning dew. There was a foursome that was playing extraordinarily slow and while the staff is very friendly, nothing was done to make them move. They ended up playing the nine holes in three hours, which is unacceptable.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Same nine plus, run down and slow play

When we got there they had no carts avail, so it was disappointing to say the least. We had to wait. They did not plan well because there was a long wait time between holes when we replayed the same nine.

Will never play here again, go somewhere else.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 2.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful morning!!!

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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