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Crystal Springs Resort Black Bear Course

Designed by Jack Kurlander/David Glenz and opened in 1996

Black Bear - Franklin, New Jersey

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Course Details

Holes:

Par:

Length:

6652 yards

Slope:

130

Rating:

72.2

Driving Ranges:

Yes

The 18-hole "Black Bear" course at the Crystal Springs Resort Black Bear Course facility in Franklin, New Jersey features 6652 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 72.2 and it has a slope rating of 130. The estimated green fees for 18 holes is $130. Crystal Springs Resort Black Bear Course Golf Club has an onsite driving range with 6 practice tees. Designed by Jack Kurlander/David Glenz, the Black Bear golf course opened in 1996.

Estimated Green Fees

$130

Scorecard for Black Bear

HOLE	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	OUT	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	IN	TOT
Black72.40/129	384	506	445	406	195	566	204	343	441	3490	382	148	385	555	164	275	496	389	389	3183	6673
Blue70.80/129	369	484	422	396	185	535	193	311	420	3315	360	143	370	528	154	255	480	357	372	3019	6334
Blue70.70/126	369	484	422	396	185	535	193	311	420	3315	360	143	370	528	154	255	480	357	372	3019	6334
White68.60/123	349	451	394	386	158	500	142	295	400	3075	335	123	350	496	137	230	455	340	342	2808	5883
White68.70/124	349	351	394	386	158	500	142	295	400	2975	335	123	350	496	137	230	455	340	342	2808	5783
Red67.70/115	240	382	329	310	120	437	122	251	305	2496	266	103	335	366	111	164	380	267	297	2289	4785
Par	4	5	4	4	3	5	3	4	4	36	4	3	4	5	3	4	5	4	4	36	72

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John B. Reviewed November 12, 2012

Beautiful course with some really fun holes. Perhaps a few too many blind spots on par-5s and some rough spots on the greens, but I played in November. Course was crowded and there was always another group coming up from behind, while we were handcuffed by the group ahead. Still, would recommend at least one round there if you get the chance.

Art . Reviewed August 19, 2012

The tee times are 9 minues apart, which causes slow play on the course. The greens have been in poor shape for the past two years. There are better options out there.

Matt B. Reviewed November 19, 2010

Not the best of the Crystal Springs resort, but still a very solid public track. The most affordable by far as you can get twilight with a cart for $25 in the summer months. Greens aren't amazing, fairways are usually very well maintained. I'd take this course over 95% of muni courses anyday.

Paul C. Reviewed August 04, 2010

I've played this course just once and doubt I will again. I played the last week of July 2010 and the greens were in absolutely TERRIBLE shape. Too many unrepaired ball marks, too many bare spots, too many burned out and trashed sections on ALL 18 greens. Several of the fairways had been trashed as well and the bunkers were hard as rocks with a very thin veneer of sand on the hardpack beneath. IN addition, the startes got us off 15 min. AFTER our starting time and as I played in twilight, did not finish in daylight (and this was July with DST in place). My only consolation was the Super Twilight rate of $25 w/cart. HAd I paid more I would have been furious as I don't think the course was worth the $25 I paid. The course is used for outings and the David Glenz Golf Academy and while the scenery is beautiful, the course's poor condition diminished the experience. There are too many other courses in the area, AVOID BLACK BEAR AT ALL COSTS or be prepared to THROW away your money and 4 hours + of your time.

Chris P. Reviewed July 04, 2010

Mark A. Reviewed April 11, 2010

I played the course in early April and thought it was maintained well for being so early in the season. Northern New Jersey got a lot of rain the week before we played, so some of the holes were pretty wet (i.e. #3 and #13). Overall I didn't think the course was overly difficult, but a fun play. To see my full review of Black Bear and other courses I have played in NJ go to:

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