 With its debut on July 7, 2001, Wild Turkey became the Crystal Spring Resort’s second Roger Rulewich design -- an outstanding encore to Rulewich’s award-winning Ballyowen. Located adjacent to Crystal Springs Golf Club, Wild Turkey’s topography is best described as “basin & ridge”. The layout’s two distinct terrain types combine the sheer expansiveness of Ballyowen with the rugged, multi-elevated nature of Crystal Springs. While it may be easy to classify Wild Turkey as a combination of its two sister courses, Wild Turkey stands on its own merit as a uniquely designed golf course, named one of NJ's Top New Public Courses by NJGCOA.
The basin area of Wild Turkey -- consisting of holes #3 and #12 through #17 -- is reminiscent of the treeless expanse of Ballyowen. The par-3, 14th tee affords golfers a view of the entire hollow, while challenging them with a long iron to a deep green. Many of the par-4’s feature limited aprons require both strategy and precision on the approach shot. The green surrounding for the picturesque #15th hole is indicative of this prevailing design concept.
The par-3, 7th signature hole at Wild Turkey shares much in common with Crystal Springs’ signature hole. It, too, is a forced carry over a quarry lake to a well-protected and intimidating target. Comparable again to Crystal Springs and Ballyowen, playing Wild Turkey is considered a challenging event. Yet the multiple tee locations, generously wide fairways, and moderately contoured greens make Wild Turkey an enjoyable experience for all skill levels.
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| Yardage | Black: 7,202 Blue: 6,555 White: 5,942 Red: 5,024 | | Rating/Slope | Black:74.8/131 Blue: 71.4/131 White: 68.7/124
Red: 69.0/118 | | Opened | July 2001 | | Designer | Roger Rulewich | | General Manager | Art Walton | | Superintendent | Rich La Bar | | Golf Professional | David Glenz, PGA Teacher of the Year | | Clubhouse | 53,000 square feet, Sophisticated Adirondack-style | | Greens | Creeping Bentgrass | | Fairways | Creeping Bentgrass | | Tees | Creeping Bentgrass | | Roughs Type | Mixture of Kentucky Bluegrass, Perennial Ryegrass and Fescue | | # of Bunkers | 55 | | Holes with Water | #'s 7, 15, 16, 17 | | Amenities | Pro Shop, Driving Range, Putting Greens, Chipping Area, Lockers, Showers, Restaurant, Bar, Snack Bar, Real Estate Development | | Services | Club rentals, lessons/clinics, beverage cart | | Resort Address | Crystal Springs Resort
105-137 Wheatsworth Road
Hamburg, NJ 07419 | | Golf Info & Tee Times | (973) 827-5996
| | Group Outing & Meeting Sales | (973) 827-4357 | | Lodging Phone | (973) 827-5996 | | Website | www.crystalgolfresort.com | | Course Address | Wild Turkey Golf Club
1 Wild Turkey Way PO Box 35
Hamburg, NJ 07419
| | Course Fax | (973) 827-0604 |
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