CRYSTAL LAKE
 

On July 9, 2009, Dude posted:

Played Crystal Lake for the first time yesterday. This is a fantastic track that is in top notch shape.
The layout is a nice mixture of holes that can be very challenging along with a few breathers.
They have a great practice range that is included for free with greens fees.
The greens were rolling fast and smooth.
The fairways were in excellent condition.
The tee boxes were immaculate and the sand traps were all the same (full of fluffy white sand).
Could have used a few more yardage markers in the fairways, but if the GPS systems in the carts are working I guess that is not normally an issue.
 Finally, first time players beware, it is very easy to miss the turn between the 10th and 11th holes.
There is a very straight path between the 10th and 13th holes.
 I didn't notice until after teeing off that I was on 13 instead of 11.
Excellent course, I will definitely go back!


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On June 15, 2009, Jason posted:

Have played here numerous times; consider it to be one of the best courses in/around Atlanta.
They just raised the rates from $65 to $75, but that includes range balls and a couple of bottles of water in your cart.
I like that the carts have GPS, a ball washer, and a club cleaner.
Played the course from the very back tees on 6/14-I think it's about 7200 yards, 74 rating with 144 slope- so it's a challenge.
Many tee shots from those tees require a hefty carry (230 or 240 yds.) over marsh/ravine.
Very well designed with plenty of tough holes (#4 thru #7 is four great consecutive holes)
and then a few easy holes to make up some scoring.
Overall the course is awesome- always in good shape and can play in 4 hours as a 4some.
we teed off at 9:10 and were done at 1:15.
Only downside is you don't return to the clubhouse at the turn.
Play it while you can- when the economy turns they will probably go private.


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On June 13, 2009, TinCupChalice posted:

This is one of the best, if not the best, course in the South Atlanta area. Crystal Lake is about 4 years old. The clubhouse is great featuring a full bar on one side, resturant, and a well
stocked club house. The driving range balls are free which is always a plus and saves you 5 bucks. The course features 5 tee boxes which can lengthen or shorten the course depending
on the skill level. We played the second to back tees since it was our first time at Crystal Lake. Even from there, the course was pretty lengthy. There are 3-4 Par 4's that are well over 450
and 2 par 3's that play in the 220 area. You need to have the driver working in order to put up a number. There are a lot of fairway bunkers and little ravines spaced throughout the
fairways. You need to carry the driver 280 or so in order to clear these on the holes they come into play or take a 5 wood and lay up. The course makes you think and play a variety of
shots. No Driver, wedge shots here. The greens has been punched about 2 weeks before we played and had healed nicely. They rolled very true and were consistent throughout the day.
They were a tad on the fast side but it was in the mid 90's so they were very dry but still soft enough to catch your approach shots. The carts have GPS which is great. It will give you the
distances to all greens, bunkers, ponds, etc... The GPS saves you 3-4 strokes by giving you the correct distance in my opinion. Also, the staff is great. Very beautiful woman working the
desk and beer girls are good too. Only downfall is that when you make the turn, you do not go back by the clubhouse. Not really a big deal sinc they have the cart girls riding around,
bathrooms spaced throughout the course, and a cooler with ice cold towels waiting on 10 to cool you off. Crystal Lake is a great deal and a great course to play. It is a little difficult if you
play it from the back 2 sets of tees. I think it rates around 73 with a slope of 140. Fun course and a definite must play.


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On June 11, 2009, T-man posted:

I love this place. This is a real golf course, and not for beginners.
The course is very long and not very forgiving. Best course on the South-side. ****
I must compliment their management on there hiring practices.
Good looking women. I bet there pro shop sells a lot of balls; you'll see what I mean.


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On June 3, 2009, Bobby posted:

Ok, so I played the course just after they punched holes in the greens last week so I had to go back again to see how they were coming along.
 The greens are recovering great. Very little sand and the ball rolls true.
It was good to see all the upkeep being done and KUDO's to the grounds keepers for a terrific job.
Again its a great value.


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On June 1, 2009, The Rural Juror posted:

Played this past weekend and I really liked the course, but I was extremely disappointed in how pace of play was managed.
We teed off mid morning on a Saturday and played behind a fivesome. I was in shock, because the Marshall saw it and let it happen.
To make matters worse, this fivesome was seemingly unaware that they were breaking one of the steadfast rules of the game,
and they played like snails. It almost ruined the experience for me.
As far as the course goes, the greens were aerated but that happens; and the rest of the course was in tip top shape.
They have some areas of rough that they let grow to inexplicable lengths so be sure to avoid if possible.
I just hate that a great day of golf turned into a six hour round when it did not have to be that way.


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On May 29, 2009, Bobby Longknocker posted:

I played on 5/27 just after the greens were punched and even though I was a little disappointed when I heard that,
I was pleasantly surprised as how well they rolled in spite of the sand.
I have played this course several times and even though I belong to a multi course golf club I always enjoy playing Crystal Lakes.
 Terrific driving range, courteous cart attendants, beautiful clubhouse, beautiful golf course and beautiful women in the Pro shop and on the Beer cart.
 What more could one want??? Even at the regular price its a good value.


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On May 29, 2009, Skip posted:

Crystal Lakes is at the top of the class. It's not very often that you just stand in a teebox and say "Wow"!
Whatever you pay to play this course you will not be disappointed.
We played on 5/27 and the greens had been punched on the 26th. (Completely my fault as that info was posted on the website.)
Even so, the greens were playable and my guess is that they will be some of the best in a week or so.
 Every other aspect of the course is perfect and the reviews below are correct...the girls there are amazing.
 I'm totally blaming them for any missed shots during the round


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On May 27, 2009, JDF posted:

Played on Wednesday May 27,2009 I must admit this play is first-class when it comes to a nice round of golf.
 Everyone from the clubhouse to bag attendants were very courteous.
The course gives you free range balls, towels, coffee and a couple of bottled waters in the cooler that is on your cart which also had GPS.
Take note they aerated the greens on Tuesday but still rolled smooth.
The course layout is a bit challenging more on the back nine but was very enjoyable to play.
 It is a good drive from Douglasville but I plan on visiting this course again this summer!!!
(Guys the cart girls here are some real eye candy!)