One Wild Turkey Way,
Hardyston, New Jersey 07419
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Visit websiteGolf pro
Tom Reynolds (Director of Instruction).Academy
David Leadbetter Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - compulsory golf cart.
Surroundings:
Woodland, wetland and residential.
Designer:
Robert von Hagge
Crystal Springs Resort offers six golf courses. Alongside the Grand Cascades Lodge is Crystal Springs GC (par-72, 6816 yds, Robert Von Hagge, est. 1992); Wild Turkey (par-71, 7202 yds, designer Roger Rulewich), and Cascades (9-hole, par-36, 3627 yds, Roger Rulewich).
A short distance from Grand Cascades Lodge are the following: Black Bear (5 mi S, par-72, 6673 yds, Jack Kurtlander & David Glenz, 1996); Ballyowen (3 mi SW from Lodge, par-72, 7094 yds, Roger Rulewich, 1998), and the family-oriented Minerals executive course (3 mi NE at Minerals Resort, 9-hole, par-31, 2305 yds, Robert Trent Jones).
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1.5 mi NE of Hamburg / 50 mi NW of New York City (Times Square, Manhattan).
Crystal Springs (Crystal Springs)
The Crystal Springs course at Crystal Springs Resort comprises the Village and Classic nines. Both these nine-hole loops take you on a grand tour of the property, accompanied by plenty of elevation change. Throughout, the key to success is accurate shot-making, not least from the tee, but also on approaches into the extravagantly defended greens.
Like the neighbouring Wild Turkey course, the Crystal Springs layout sets off from the Grand Cascades Lodge. It immediately drops downhill, courtesy of a relatively tight opening par-5 where you'll need to be careful of housing on the hole's right-side. Other fairways also demand precision from the tee, while a proliferation of ridges, bunkers and mounding, especially around the greens, adds to the "intimidation factor" on Von Hagge's challenging layout.
A mix of woodland, wetland and real estate lines the holes, with the housing usually set well back, but occasionally in range for wayward hitters.The course highlights are found in an attractive collection of par-3 holes. Like the 4s and 5s, they require accurate, well-judged shot-making to find the safety of the putting surfaces.
Pick of the holes: pride of place goes to the downhill par-3 11th, which is played to a green that sits alongside a water-filled, former limestone quarry. Limestone outcroppings picturesquely add to the scene.
Stay&Play at Crystal Springs: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Contact club for full details, discounts, Stay&Play packages, etc. [Last updated: 2024].
Golf cart compulsory.
Excellent
Crystal Springs Resort is home to six golf courses, located in and around the neighbouring towns of Vernon and Hamburg, New Jersey. The standard-bearer for the resort is the highly-rated Ballyowen course, a classic links-style layout. Surrounding the resort's Grand Cascades Lodge you'll find the also well-rated Wild Turkey and Crystal Springs courses. Nearby are Black Bear (18-holes), Cascades (9-hole) and Minerals (9-hole), which complete the Crystal Springs sextet.
The resort was also previously home to Great Gorge GC , located 4 miles NE of the resort centre. This 27-hole layout was designed by George Fazio. Originally owned by Hugh Hefner (founder of the Playboy magazine and Club), the course opened in 1970 as the golf course of The Great Gorge Playboy Club. Whereas the Playboy Club at Great Gorge has ceased to operate, the Great Gorge Golf Club is very much alive.
Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, NJ 07419
+1 (973) 827 5996
Visit websiteCrystal Springs is a world-class, year-round resort, located in the rolling farmland of northwest New Jersey and just an hour from New York City. Covering a huge area, the resort offers a myriad of opportunities and activities, both indoors and out. In winter, nearby Mountain Creek has over 40 ski trails. In summer, Crystal Springs' six championship golf courses come into their own, complemented by a David Leadbetter Golf Academy.
Accommodations are based on the luxurious Grand Cascades Lodge, family-friendly Minerals Resort & Spa or recreation-oriented Mountain Creek in Vernon. The resort offers 12 restaurants, cafes, & bistros, with the Latour restaurant boasting an award-winning wine cellar.
Two day spas, including the new Reflections Spa and Elements Spa are also available to guests. The resort also offers endless events, activities and area attractions, including hiking, wine tasting, festivals, shopping, skiing & snowboarding, mountain biking, waterparks and more!
Wild Turkey and Crystal Springs courses.
Ballyowen, Black Bear, Great Gorge, Cascades (9-hole) and Minerals (9-hole family golf).
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