HARDYSTON, N.J. — If your idea of a great round of golf includes playing 18 holes in less than four hours, no waiting for the group in front of you and finishing before noon then the new “Fast Track Golf” program at Crystal Springs Resort is your dream come true.


The Northeast’s premier golf destination located in the mountains of northern New Jersey, Crystal Springs Resort surveyed hundreds of their loyal golfers and quickly discovered overwhelming support for a faster pace of play.  With such strong sentiment voiced, the Resort quickly implemented a proactive program that enables golfers to complete a round in less than four hours.

On weekends throughout the summer season, Crystal Springs will implement “Fast Track Golf” on two of the Resort’s seven award-winning courses, with designated “Fast Track Golf” tee times at Wild Turkey prior to 7:30 a.m. and at Cascades prior to 10 a.m.  “Fast Track Golf” is available to daily fee players or to resort guests.

“Fast Track Golf is one of the alternative golf concepts we have successfully implemented at Crystal Springs,” said Art Walton, Vice President of Golf Operations.  “We want our guests to have a great time here, even if that means we actually shorten their time playing golf.”

The features of “Fast Track Golf” include:

• Maximum 7 strokes per hole
• Maximum 3 putts per hole
• Lost balls must be abandoned after a 60-second search
• No “honors” – play when ready

Those who don’t maintain pace will be warned, moved, or may be required to play another course.

“Fast Track Golf” also gives guests more time to explore the variety of activities and amenities that are available Crystal Springs Resort, such as:

• The Biosphere Pool Complex features indoor and outdoor swimming, an aquarium, a 140-foot water slide, the Jacuzzi grotto, the steam room and sauna “caves” and its own Biosphere Cafe
• The award-winning Reflections Spa
• Minerals Sports Club, the popular venue for tennis, fitness center and an expansive yoga program
• Outdoor dining at the unique Chef’s Garden bistro, set among the organically grown produce
• Tastings at the award-winning Wine Cellar, offering more than 100,000 bottles
• The Zipline Adventure and Mountain Coaster (both new this summer)
• Golf lessons at the David Leadbetter Golf Academy
• And the five additional golf courses in the Crystal Springs collection: Ballyowen, Black Bear, Crystal Springs, Great Gorge and the Minerals par-3 course.

To experience “Fast Track Golf” this summer, book a “Golf & Stay” package, with lodging, golf, unlimited range use and unlimited access to Minerals Sports Club.

Accommodations at Minerals Resort & Spa at Crystal Springs are ideal for adventurous travelers and families alike.  Guests will enjoy spectacular mountain, pool, or golf course views from a choice of spacious, fully furnished one to four-bedroom condominiums.

Crystal Springs Resort is conveniently located just one hour from New York City and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).  It’s also easily accessible from LaGuardia and JFK, as well as by numerous private aviation facilities.

Reservations are available by calling (973) 827-5996, extension 2, or visiting www.crystalgolfresort.com.

About Crystal Springs Resort located in Vernon and Hardyston, New Jersey, is an upscale four-season leisure and residential resort, including Grand Cascades Lodge and sister property Minerals Hotel. Crystal Springs Resort combines luxury accommodations, natural mountain beauty, and a wide array of amenities including: seven renowned golf courses; four-star Restaurant Latour; Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning wine cellar; two full-service spas ranked in the top 30 spas in America; the state-of-the-art Minerals Sports Club; multiple indoor and outdoor pools, including the distinctive Biosphere Pool Complex with an underground aquarium, tropical foliage and free form nature pools; Mountain Creek with 167 skiable acres on four mountain peaks, 100% night skiing, the region's most extensive snowmaking system and overnight lodging at The Appalachian; plus a plethora of sophisticated venues for meetings, weddings and catered events.  The Resort’s two newest attractions, The Zipline Adventure and Mountain Coaster opened this month.