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
1710 Reviews (1710)
Reviews 23
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

8/25/2026

they post specials on the day the course is supposed to be aerated - typical practice for Crystal resort - always double check

First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
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 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 28
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

As expected . . .

While this is not my favorite ourse at Crystal Springs you have to take what ypu can especially when expecting rain during the course of play . . . It did rain during the last three holes but the course was able to handle it with no issues . . . It was in excellent shape and the greens were challenging. You really can't go wrong playing golf at Crystal Springs always a solid round no matter what time of year.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Pace slow

Pace slow late afternoon, no rangers. Players do not take care of the greens. They were rough. Unacceptable for the price they charge.

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First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 2.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Black Bear

The course has a beautiful layout, with nice views to shape your shots. Would recommend this course to every player

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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
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Not worth any bit of the $$$

$100+ for un-level tee boxes, $15.00 turn dogs and the slowest play in Northern New Jersey. The greens were both fast and slow. Soft and hard and zero consistency. Not to mention, when teeing off the grounds team and the cart girl sat idling behind the flag on a par 3 over water. Super distracting.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 12
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once 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 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 10
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

First round on BB this season

Had a great time eith friends. Greens were excellent. Holes cut well. Speed was fast. Course was a little damp but not there fault. Rough was long and at times punishing. Some sand traps had hard and not enough sand. It icluded rocks. Had a twosome in front of us, not fun. The bar and staff were excellent. Will play again in the fall.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 45
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 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Course good issue with carts

Course is very nice. In good shape. Problem was our cart stopped working intermittently. We used the cart screen to request a replacement twice nothing. Called and explained issue. Nothing. Final after using second cart to push one a range came along and said they are out of carts. After pushing for 6 holes someone final brings a replacement cart. They need more carts.

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course but expensive

I just wish the ads they started showing in the carts reduced the cost of the round.

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Previously Played
Wet weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 3
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great challenge for the average golfer

Awesome layout with challenging holes. Need to play smart and can't spray the ball or it's gone. Every hole is unique. Some great views as well, especially one of the par 3s on the back. Will play again

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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
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Too slow

Nobody manages the pace of play…. Too slow to finishi whithin 5.5 hours…

I started 1st tee off at 12:30pm, and… finished 9th hole at 3:30pm. After 9th hole, I waited about 10minutes more on the tee box. So disappointed about this course….. Please manage the pace of play as normal…

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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
Reviews 32
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 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Wild Turkey

Not the first time I’ve played the course. It was in kind of soggy shape due to a good amount of rain recently. I’ve always enjoyed playing this course so that didn’t really bother us too much. The biggest issue was there was just way way too many people out there. It was over five hours to play the round and combined with the condition the course was in, the price was a bit high. I think they need to look into not booking as many rounds on top of each other as they appear to do and at least did yesterday. It makes it a frustrating day. It’s not a whole lot of fun having to sit and wait for every shot.

The staff was quite nice as always. They try to make your day as pleasant and enjoyable as possible.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 2.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 93
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 17
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Nice Layout

hard course with a nice layout. Tee boxes and Greens were not in great condition for the price of a round. Slow pace of play.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
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