CRYSTAL SPRINGS GOLF CLUB
🇺🇸 Hamburg, NJ, USA
Designed by Roger Rulewich
Wild Turkey at Crystal Springs isn't just a golf course; it's a dramatic testament to the ambition of mountain golf, carving through the rugged terrain of the New Jersey Highlands. The course unfurls with rollercoaster-like elevation changes, a constant dialogue between player and landscape.
Designed by the von Hagge family, the architecture has a modern flair, with bold shaping and strategic bunkering. Wild Turkey's layout is not for the faint of heart. Wide fairways lulls the golfer into a false sense of security before asking one to execute approach shots with severe undulation on and around the green. The course's demanding nature is softened by some truly spectacular panoramic views, almost serving as an apology for the challenge ahead.
While Wild Turkey hasn't hosted major championships, its reputation as a stern test draws golfers from across the tri-state area. The club has built a loyal following, a brotherhood of golfers that appreciates the camaraderie fostered by conquering a memorable, and demanding, course. The 19th hole at Wild Turkey sees a daily post-round debriefing where golfers enjoy a plate of the course's signature fried pickles, an unexpectedly savory delight.
Reviews
Great course with great sights. Can be narrow on some holes and confusing to get around your first time.
A property that should be used for testing missiles
Interesting course but pace is slow, golf carts barely worked and half the bunkers were ground under repair
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Wild Turkey at Crystal Springs Golf Club has a Course Vaults score of 6.9 out of 10 based on 33 explicit golfer ratings.
Wild Turkey was designed by Roger Rulewich.
Yes. Wild Turkey at Crystal Springs Golf Club is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Wild Turkey is 71.
Wild Turkey plays 7,202 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Wild Turkey is 135.