GOLF OUTINGS
SIX PREMIER GOLF COURSES
Welcome to Crystal Springs Resort! As the ultimate destination for golf outings, the Resort is the ideal setting for fund raisers and business or leisure groups looking to enjoy a day on the fairways.
Golf Digest Editor’s Pick — Best Resorts in Americas
Ballyowen 18 Holes — Roger Rulewich
#3 Public Course in America – Golf Advisor
Black Bear 18 Holes — Jack Kurlander
Top 10 NJ Public Golf Course – Golf Advisor
Cascades 9 Holes — Roger Rulewich
Innovative golf for the open-minded player.
Crystal Springs 18 Holes — Robert von Hagge
Top 50 Toughest Courses in America – Golf Digest
Minerals 9 Holes — Robert Trent Jones, Sr.
Top 12 Short Courses in America – Golf Range Magazine
Wild Turkey 18 Holes — Roger Rulewich
Top 10 NJ Public Course – Golfweek + New Jersey Monthly
The largest golf resort in the Northeast, Crystal Springs Resort is the ideal setting for fundraisers and business or leisure groups looking to enjoy a day on the fairways. Let our expertise in hosting over 500 successful golf events each year work for your next outing.
• Various Price Points for All Budgets
• Capacity for 16-360 Players
• Top-of-the-Line Rental Clubs
• Banquet Venues with Best in Class Catering
• Accommodations at our 2 Resort Hotels
• Endless Activities for Non-Golfers
• Outing Availability Daily
• Practice Facilities
• Locker Room Amenities
BALLYOWEN GOLF CLUB
Recognized universally as the #1 Public Golf Course in New Jersey and named by both Golf World and Golfweek as one of the “Top 50 Golf Resorts in the World.” Virtually treeless, Ballyowen’s unique links-style layout provides golfers with a kaleidoscopic array of verdant fairways, pristine white bunkering and wheat-yellow native rough grasses which are characteristic of the heathland style landscapes of Ireland and Scotland. In keeping with Celtic tradition, golfers may be treated to a bagpiper’s serenade at dusk. A truly special golf experience
CRYSTAL SPRINGS GOLF COURSE
The rugged von Hagge design ranks among “Top 10 list for public golf courses in NJ” by Golf Digest. With several holes among NJ’s Top 100, Crystal Springs offers spectacular scenery. Just 6,808 yards from the pro tees, the audacious collection of moguls, undulations and cliff-lined quarries provide for unparalleled tests of skills.
WILD TURKEY GOLF COURSE
Perennially named “One of NJ’s Top Public Courses” by Zagat, Golf Week and Golf Digest. Featuring parkland and heathland design elements, Wild Turkey’s basin and ridge layout offers wide fairways, moderately contoured greens and panoramic vistas. Located next to Grand Cascades Lodge, Wild Turkey is ideal for a Golf & Stay experience.
CASCADES GOLF COURSE
This Rulewich 9-hole layout showcases environmentally efficient turf grass, dramatic elevation changes, pedestal fairways and a wide assortment of tee placements, including “rookie tees.” Ideally situated adjacent to Crystal Springs and Wild Turkey, Cascades offers a variety of playing options for families, juniors, beginners and corporate groups.
CRYSTAL SPRINGS CLUBHOUSE
This expansive Adirondack-style gathering spot features the award-winning Restaurant Latour, the Wine Cellar, Crystal Tavern, The Rotunda, Springs Bistro, Chef’s Garden, Blue Sky Pavilion, Fire & Water Terrace, Emerald Ballroom, the Amphitheater and other attractive spaces.
BIG SKY PAVILION
This outdoor seasonal venue is the perfect space to host your warm weather gathering. Located on the back lawn of the Crystal Springs Clubhouse, the tent provides an exceptional full service experience for your group.
GARDEN ROOM PATIO
CHESTNUT ROOM
CHEF’S GARDEN
THE WINE CELLAR FIRE & WATER TERRACE
RESTAURANT LATOUR
GRAND CASCADES LODGE
MEETING + BANQUET FACILITIES:
CRYSTAL SPRINGS COUNTRY CLUB AT GRAND CASCADES LODGE
Emerald Ballroom
Emerald I
Emerald II
Garden Room
Garden Patio {Outdoor}
Wedding Garden {Outdoor}
Grand Rotunda
Chestnut Room
Napa Room
Restaurant Latour
Crystal Tavern
The Wine Cellar
The Bordeaux Room
The Grand Cru Room
Silver
Flora Springs Room
Saratoga Room*
The Cigar Bar
Willow Springs Board Room
Gallium Board Room
The Tropical Biosphere Chef’s
& Water Terrace {Outdoor}
Springs Bistro {Indoor}
Springs Bistro {Outdoor}
Cliff’s Lounge
Amphitheatre {Outdoor} Big
BLACK BEAR GOLF CLUB
This 6,673-yard layout is a recreational golfer’s paradise, combining magnificent mountain scenery with a vast assortment of amenities. The sprawling double-side driving range offers an abundance of practice tees and greens. This haven for native bruins is also the Resort's most popular outing venue.
The 12,000 sq. ft. Black Bear Clubhouse features Bear Den Grille, the elegant Black Bear Ballroom and spacious outdoor veranda.
LEADBETTER GOLF ACADEMY
We are proud to be The Leadbetter Golf Academy’s primary base of operation in the northeastern United States. Over the years, legendary golf instructor David Leadbetter has opened golf academies throughout the world and has trained an elite staff of certified instructors who have helped countless golfers play better golf and more importantly have more fun playing the game!
LGA Crystal Springs Director of Instruction, Tom Reynolds, has been in golf instruction for the past fifteen years, and achieved Leadbetter Certified status in 2012. Since then Tom has spent a tremendous amount of time assisting David Leadbetter and Leadbetter Master Certified Instructor Sean Hogan, while also helping his own students achieve their goals in golf.
We strive to have an instructional program to fit any golfer. Let us help you to achieve all of your goals in golf this season, while enjoying all of the stunning amenities Crystal Springs has to offer!
MINERALS GOLF COURSE
Recently named by Golf Range Magazine as one of the “Top 12 Short Courses in America,” this Robert Trent Jones-designed mountain course is perfect for corporate team building, families and beginners. Amenities include 4-seater golf carts, oversized cups, special junior tees and an exciting event calendar.
MINERALS HOTEL BANQUET VENUES
Nestled at the base of a scenic mountain, Minerals Hotel features the newly refurbished Kites Restaurant, Sweetgrass Pavillion, Diamond Ballroom, Moonshine Bar, Copper Room and NJ’s largest and newest Resort ballroom — The Canyon Ballroom.
MEETING + BANQUET FACILITIES: MINERALS HOTEL
Diamond Ballroom
Diamond Ballroom A
Diamond Ballroom B
Quartz Room
Granite Room
Copper Room
Amber Room
Amber Room Breakout
The Canyon Ballroom
Kites Restaurant
Kites’ Terraces {5 Levels, Outdoor}
Sweetgrass Pavillion
The Wedding Garden
Cocktail Patio
+ The Farm Stand
Please note that capacities are subject to change based on set-up requirements. {D = Dance Floor}
FOOTGOLF
FootGolf unites the sports of golf and soccer to create one amazing playing experience! Played by kicking a soccer ball into an oversized hole on the golf course, FootGolf has rules which are similar to golf, yet far simpler. Plus, a round takes just two hours to play! FootGolf can be played on both Cascades and Minerals Golf Course.
DEDICATED EVENT COORDINATION
Planning an outing can sometimes feel overwhelming, but the personalized attention and dedicated coordinators at Crystal Springs Resort will insure that your golf outing is both successful and memorable. Each event will have a designated outing coordinator who will attend to each detail with the goal of guaranteed results. With over 50+ years experience in all facets of coordinating outings, we can take you from planning to the first tee with ease. Our impeccable coordination will allow your golfers to know exactly what they’re doing, where they need to be and when.
Once on the course, we provide:
• Driving Range Services
• Welcome Sheets on Golf Carts with Event Details
• Customized Announcements Prior to Tee Off
• Setup & Retrieval of Sponsor Signs
• Personalized Cart Signs with Golfers’ Names and Starting Holes
• Starters & Cart Yard Staff Equipped with Alpha & Pairing Lists to Direct Players Properly
• On-Course Player Assistants to Ensure Timely Pace of Play
• Setup & Scoring of On-Course Contests such as Closest-to-the-Pin
• Bag Drop Services
• Locker Room Facilities
• Prize Fund
• Tournament Scoring
RESORT GOLF OFFERINGS + AMENITIES
ALTERNATE ACTIVITIES FOR INCREASED PARTICIPATION
Crystal Springs Resort offers myriad activities to allow for increased participation by non-golfers. Pampering treatments at two luxurious spas, a round of footgolf, hiking along our wooded nature trail, refreshing indoor and outdoor pools, goat yoga and so many other options are available.
18-HOLE NATURAL GRASS PUTTING COURSE
A friendly competition on the Resort’s 18-hole Natural Grass Putting Course, located at Grand Cascades Lodge.
POOL COMPLEXES
The Resort offers guests an array of refreshing pool complexes at its two hotels. Enjoy the extraordinary indoor and outdoor options available in all four seasons!
REFLECTIONS & ELEMENTS SPAS
Reflections Spa at Grand Cascades Lodge and Elements Spa at Minerals Hotel offer an array of treatments.
WINE CELLAR TOURS
Schedule a private tour of the country’s very best wine cellar. Wine Spectator Grand Award-winner since 2006 with two private dining rooms. Sommelier’s tasting is included with the tour.
ADDITIONAL OFFERINGS TO ENHANCE YOUR EVENT
Your event can be enriched with a variety of offerings which the Resort can help readily source. A soothing massage station, cigar roller, our logo merchandise and many other choices can make your event an unforgettable experience.
GOLFERS’ MASSAGE STATION
A therapeutic way to unwind during your day on the links. Treatments available indoors or outdoors on the course.
MERCHANDISE
Fully-stocked pro shops offer all major brands. For your outing, we provide a wide selection of top-line merchandise at competitive pricing including unbeatable gift packages.
CIGAR ROLLING
Treat your guests to hand-rolled cigars with experienced professionals.
PLANNING A GOLF OUTING
So, they’ve made you the Golf Event Planner for this year. Now what? Not to worry! What might seem like a daunting task is actually made much easier here at Crystal Springs Resort — bringing a large number of people together for golf, a catered meal, prizes and contests does not need to be difficult. The popular belief is that you must be an experienced golfer to run an outstanding golf tournament — this couldn’t be further from the truth. All it takes is some advance planning and the foresight to use some basic guidelines described here, and you can run a successful event.
AN OVERVIEW
A typical daylong, morning or afternoon golf outing involves 16 to 144 players with 18 holes of golf. There is a variety of food and beverage options that range from a simple continental breakfast to the more elaborate cocktail hour and sit-down dinner with a variety of choices in between. Your Golf Sales Manager will put together the details to insure a very successful event!
One month prior to your event, you will be contacted by your Golf Course Event Coordinator in order to go over all the final details with regards to your outing. On the day of the event, you will receive assistance from the golf course staff, to include bag drop services, pairing list, placement of sponsorship signs, setting up and scoring of all competitions and of course — a friendly smile!
Every Step on How to Plan your Golf Outing
One Year – Six Months in Advance
Research & make final decision on a golf course
Block off tee times
Review & choose menus
Determine if you will be offering any non-golfing activities {spa, clinics, pools, etc.}
Sign & return contract to the golf course
Decide on playing format
Prepare your invitation list
Send out first publicity announcement
Begin creating an invitation, setting RSVP date at least 2 weeks prior to your event date
Begin soliciting sponsors for your event
Three Months in Advance
Place orders for any special gifts that require logos (this can be done directly through the golf course)
Order sponsor banners, hole sponsor signs & other graphic materials
Select a photographer or videographer
Mail out formal invitations for the event
Collect entry fees as guests sign up for the event
Determine what places you will distribute prizes for
One Month in Advance
Review start time & arrangements with your golf course Event Coordinator
Discuss registration & other set-up needs with your golf course Event Coordinator
Check status of any gifts you have on order, confirm delivery times
Mail second publicity announcement to remind people of the event
Mail confirmation letters to those who have already signed up
Schedule final review meeting with your golf course Event Coordinator
Determine contest holes with guidance from your Event Coordinator
Two Weeks in Advance
Review your check list
Begin arranging your final guest list
Confirm status of tentative participants
Collect any monies owed from event participants
Call golf course Event Coordinator with your expected play and food & beverage counts {don’t forget to include volunteers in food & beverage counts}
If applicable, be sure to provide the Event Coordinator with a copy of hole-in-one insurance
One Week in Advance
Make sure gifts, signage & prizes have been received
Reconfirm all outside suppliers
Call your Event Coordinator with final numbers for golf & food & beverage (don’t forget to include volunteers in food & beverage counts)
Send your team list to the golf Event Coordinator
Obtain a f inal invoice from the golf Event Coordinator if ample time is needed to get a check cut
One Day Prior to the Event
Alert golf course of last minute changes
Confirm arrival time for the following day with committee/volunteers
Day of the Event
Ensure that you and all volunteers arrive at the golf course 2 ½ hours prior to the event
Consult with the golf course about the placement locations of hole sponsor signs
Check arrival of special event contest props {automobiles or other hole-in-one prizes}
Staff your registration table 2 hours prior to the event
Stay in touch with golf staff about last minute changes to the player list
Obtain copies of the alphabetized player list that will be supplied by the golf Event Coordinator
Reconfirm timing & location of meal service following the event
Double check on locations of practice facility for the group so that you can direct people there
Provide final payment for your event
ENJOY THE DAY!
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT
Best Courses You Can Play by State {3 courses ranked in top dozen} — Golfweek
Editors’ Choice Awards for Best Resort {Northeast + New Englan} — Golf Digest
BALLYOWEN GOLF CLUB
“Brawny, beautiful, often heroic golf” — Golf.com
Best Courses You Can Play By State {Ranked #1} — Golfweek
BLACK BEAR GOLF CLUB
Rated “very good to excellent” by Zagat
CASCADES GOLF COURSE
The course’s 9-hole design stresses playability and is welcoming for those new to the game.
CRYSTAL SPRINGS GOLF CLUB
Year after year, it ranks among Golf Digest’s “Top 10 Public Golf Courses” in NJ
MINERALS GOLF COURSE
“Top 12 Short Courses in America” — Golf Range Magazine
WILD TURKEY GOLF CLUB
“One of NJ’s Top Public Courses” — Zagat
Among the state’s “Top New Public Courses” — NJGCOA
“Combine the popularity of golf with the international star power of soccer and you get FootGolf . . . an athletic marriage of golf and soccer.” — The Today Show