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Crystal Springs Golf Course - $$
6650 Golf Course Drive • Burlingame, CA 94010 • (650) 342-0603
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atlasdk - Alhambra, CA
I was able to squeeze in a golf game visiting my family at San Mateo 05/25/08. I was able to book a single tee time with the staff and didn't have to wait at all. They sent me out as soon I got there even before my tee time. No time to warm up or test the greens. Anyhow, I played with three regulars. Two of them are in the mem's club and know the course very well. One of them was so nice to give me all the info I need about the layout and the greens. He was my caddy for the day. Thanks Richard! Greens was tough on first three holes and then got better. This couse was built on the mountain and does have many elevations. Nice views and has good layout. There were many elevated/undulating greens which makes the putting bit tougher. Greens are in very good condition. Fairways are also very good condition. Tee boxes are bit lush sometimes. No complain about the course but the fees are bit high. $81 with golf cart. This course remains me of Mountain Meadows at Pomona.
Overall I had a great time and will come back to play this course again.

Posted: Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Member Since: November 1, 2005
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dhenrysf - San Francisco
Played early Saturday morning (2/9/07). Booked a 7:15 single tee time on-line and arrived at 6:55 and was told I was on the tee. They let me go out at my scheduled time as a 5th. Despite the chaotic start, played decent. Fairways still very soft and beat-up in spots, especially on the back. Greens and traps were in good shape but the tee boxes were pretty bad. Sandy, not level, etc. All in all one of my less favorite experiences at Crystal. Will probably stay away until spring.

Posted: Saturday, February 9, 2008
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vphanse - Redwood City
A hilly golf course with a good variety of holes; if you don't like dealing with sidehill lies and a tee shot that hits the fairway but rolls off, don't play here. Greens vary in quality but are reasonable given the cost to play here. Fairways on the last 4-5 holes are as much sand as grass. Overall, you get what you pay for.

Posted: Thursday, November 15, 2007
Member Since: July 21, 2005
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parkps - San Jose
Played for the first time on 7/16/07. Very good layout, nice mix of holes. Pace of play was also good. Greens need alot of work, very inconsistent speeds and a bit bumpy.

Posted: Saturday, July 28, 2007
Member Since: March 13, 2005
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russdterror - San Francisco
I played Crystal Springs this past weekend for the super twilight online price of $32.00 w/cart. We finished in about 4 hours & 15 minutes.

The course was in great condition & the greens were fast. This is a very scenic course with a few deers roaming around the course. Freeway noise is present on a few holes but really shouldn't be a reason to avoid this course. This has to be one of the best bargains around the Bay Area.

Posted: Monday, June 11, 2007
Member Since: April 23, 2007
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timbyrne30 - San Carlos
A challenging course with a small price tag

Posted: Sunday, June 10, 2007
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lskotte - San Francisco
Course is improved - consistent reasonably fast greens. Fairways are pretty well maintained. Still, most holes are pretty close to the freeway, and you do hear the freeway most of the time. It takes a bit away from the experience. We just played in the afternoon, and the winds were pretty bad, so stay away from afternoon play, especially in the summer (typical bay area phenomenon, but especially pronounced at this course, it seems). Generally, for the price one pays, it seems a bit overpriced. I play this place about once/twice a year, when I can find a good bargain online. I would never pay full price for it, though.

Posted: Monday, May 21, 2007
Member Since: November 16, 2006
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lawchu - Foster City
Course maintenance has improved, but still need work especially on the tee boxes.

Posted: Monday, September 25, 2006
Member Since: September 25, 2006
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ruiz2006 - san mateo
course will get better when it dry out from all the rain -if its wet greens very slow -if its dry it will fly.

Posted: Tuesday, March 7, 2006
Member Since: November 23, 2005
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Treeranger - Sebastopol, CA
Course obviously doesn't handle the wet weather very well. Lots of soft spots and some standing water. Cost a little high for weekend golf for these types of conditions. Course very busy on Saturday with waits at every tee box.

Posted: Sunday, March 5, 2006
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qwerty123 - Burlingame
Improved and a Good Value* to Boot

Crystal Springs has an interesting layout with some spectacular scenery just off the 280 freeway in Burlingame. I played this course about seven times in the last month and with the recent course changes, I believe it's the best bargain on the Peninsula, provided you play at the right times.

This fairly hilly track is set in a wildlife sanctuary above the Crystal Springs reservoir. You're likely to see plenty of deer that seem oblivious to the golfers playing through their grazing area. You'll see some beautiful views, too. The steep downhill, dog-leg- left, number 6 hole is especially dramatic. Aim just left of the fairway bunker on this hole and you'll do just fine. Although this course has are some hills, a more energetic golfer can enjoyably walk here, as I did.

Longer hitters can have some fun here and can easily reach some par fives in two. Holes 4 and 16 are relatively flat par fives and measure in at 480 and 449 respectively. Also, the 298 yard par four 15th hole has a narrow, tree-lined fairway but long ball hitters will find the downhill green quite reachable from the tee.

Overall, this track runs about 6200 from the white tees with a slope rating of 121 (6500 and 124 from the blues). The course set up makes good use of the topography and there is no repetitive feel to the holes. Water doesn't really come into play here and there aren't a lot of bunkers. But several of the fairways, especially on the backside, are tightly lined by redwood trees. The greens are generally small and are softer than most. I found the course's overall condition better than average.

In the past half year or so, new cart paths have been added, some new tee boxes have been installed, and fairway drainage has been improved. Perhaps the nicest improvement is the addition of Winter Rates, which run until the end of March. Walk Monday through Thursday for $36, $26 from 1:00, and $16 from 2:30. Friday/Weekend rates run $51, $36, $26 for the same times.

Other things to like are a very good driving range and two putting greens, easy access from the freeway, and, at least when I was there, a friendly and helpful staff.

Still, there are some caveats to keep in mind here. Although drainage has improved, it is still poor and the course can be quite muddy after a significant rainfall. Allow the course at least a week to dry out after a several days’ rain. Also, this isn't a plush country club. The pro shop and bar are adequate but plain and showing their age. The asterisk in the title refers to riding in a cart, especially on a weekend or Friday at primetime. This adds $15 and puts the price at $66 ($80 during the summer season) and clearly is not a good value compared to some of the other courses in the area.

Walk and play at the right times here, if you can. You'll enjoy a good round on a beautiful course, and a good value, too.

Posted: Thursday, March 2, 2006
Member Since: February 19, 2005
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ruiz2006 - San Mateo
Pace of play a little slow course in good shape they have made improvents over the last month

Posted: Wednesday, November 23, 2005
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j2workshop - pacifica
fun to play. lots of deer on the course. plenty of good scenery and sidehill and uphill and downhill lies.

Posted: Sunday, October 23, 2005
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rvergara - south san francisco
fairways are too muddy,greens okey.bumpy cartpaths.i probably will stay away until indian summer.

Posted: Saturday, July 9, 2005
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cmh3 - Sunnyvale
Played at 10:00 Sat morning 4/2/05. Course played just OK. Still many areas with standing water. Lots of mud. Tee boxes are OK. Rough is fairly high still. Greens are still more sand than grass. All in all, considering the amount of rain we have had, fun was had by all.

Posted: Monday, April 4, 2005
Member Since: March 29, 2005
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mlwildcat - Mountain View
I had a great time playing this course. Due to all the recent rain, the fairways and greens were lush, albeit somewhat sloppy. I played with a friend on a Monday morning and the course was practically empty - we finished in just over 3 hours, and neither of us are very good players. When it's clear, the views of the reservoir are spectacular (there is a gazebo for hosting weddings just off the 4th or 5th hole). I would definitely play here again.

Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Member Since: March 23, 2005
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vraptor - Orange, CA
Best experience I've ever had as a walk-on (female, no less) with a staffer who took the trouble to take me out and introduced me to my playing companions-who were true gentlemen! Also, your site quotes incorrect green fees. I played at 9:00 AM on a Thursday and paid $50, incl. the cart. It had rained 5 inches in the previous 2 days and the course was pretty wet but still quite lovely and very playable.

Posted: Friday, December 10, 2004
Member Since: June 13, 2004
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