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
1743 Reviews (1743)
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
Review 1
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reviews 20
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
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 2.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Putters beware

Course in beautiful setting. Good amenities and in good shape-except the greens.

Staff said aerated 2 wks ago and due to weather still poke-a-dot greens. Enjoy the views and a amenities just don't count your putts!

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Recommended
Played
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 4.0
Reviews 27
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

I am satisfied with everything.

Although it was my first time at a golf course, I returned satisfied with the kindness of the staff and the beauty of the course.

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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 9
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great place to play

We had a perfect day to play. Great course with a challenging layout. Only down fall were the air rated greens.

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Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 4
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Bad Experience.

Staff were very unfriendly. Young kids running the carts werent able to answer any questions regarding the range and acted like they didn't want to be working.

Pace of play was awful. Multiple groups complained to the starter only for him to continue to tell us every time the pace of play would improve... it didnt. 5.5 hour round.

Will not be coming back.

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First Time Playing
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Very run down

Course was run diwn ! Grass clippings everywhere roughbwas way to long and deep ! Horribble sand everwhere around tee bixes and greebs ! Really disappointed

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Previously Played
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
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
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.

Verified Purchaser
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

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
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
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