Black Bear Golf Club

138 Route 94N

Franklin, New Jersey 07416

Phone: 973-827-5996

Fax: 973-827-3548

Website: www.crystalgolfresort.com

E-mail:

While every effort has been made to assure accuracy, we advise you to check all information with the pro shop before booking your tee-time or driving to the course. The course information below HAS NOT been reviewed and updated by the club.

Golf Club Information


Year Built:		1996
Course Architect:		Jack Kurlander &
		David Glenz

General Manager:		Art Walton
Director of Golf:		-
Head Golf Professional:		David Glenz, PGA
Assistant Golf Professional:		-
Golf Pro On Site:		Yes
Club Historian:		None
Caddie Master:		N/A
Course Superintendent:		Don MacKay
Assistant Superintendent:		-
Course Mascot:		None
Classification:		Public
If private, do you accept reciprocity?		N/A
Guest Policy:		Open
Playing Season:		Year Around
Dress Code:		Proper Golf Attire Required
Metal Spikes:		Not Permitted
Fivesomes:		Not Permitted

Course Record and Year:		-
Course Record Held by:		-
Posted in Club House or Pro Shop:		-
Location:		-

The Pro Shop


Fully Stocked Golf Pro Shop:	Yes
Golf Pro Shop Online:	No
Pro Shop Hours:	- to -
Tee Times Accepted:	Accepted
Earliest Tee Time Available:	- AM
Tee Times Taken in Advance:	Yes
Days in Advance:	28 Days in advance
Tee Times Taken Online:	Yes
Additional Pro Shop Information:	-

Score Card Information

18 Hole Executive Course (Sets of Tees and Yardage)

Tee Yardage Rating Slope Par

Black 6673 72.2 130 72

Blue 6334 71.0 127 72

White 5883 67.8 124 72

Red 4785 67.7 116 72

Course Information

Greens Type:                                                   Bent Grass

Greens measured w/ stimpmeter: -

      Stimpmeter posted daily in pro shop: -

      Reading available upon request: -

Fairway Type: Rye Grass

Tee Box Type: Bent Grass

Rough Type: Rye/Bent Grass Blend

Average width of fairways: - to - +/- yards

Style of course: Woodland style course

Design style: -

Signature hole: -

Number of sand hazards in play: 61 to 70 +/-

Number of water hazards in play: Yes

      How many holes: 3

Yardage measurements to center of green: Yes

      Yardage markers (200, 150, 100): -

      Marked in center of fairway: -

     Posts: -

      In ground indicator: -

      Marked on edge of fairway: -

      Cart path: -

      Sprinkler heads: -

Flag Definition: -

Number of rounds played annually: - +/- (Estimated)

Greens aerated schedule: -

Overseeding schedule: No overseeding schedule

Additional course information: -

Greens Fee

($ = 0 - $50, $$ = $51 - $80, $$$ = $81 - $100, $$$$ = $101 - $150, $$$$$ = $151+)
Weekday:	18 Holes	$$$
Weekend:	18 Holes	$$$

Training Facilities and Services:

Membership Types and included services:	Contact the pro shop
Golf Carts (Gas or Electric):	- golf carts
Golf Fees Included cart rental Fees	Included in greens fee
Pull cart rentals:	-
Walking the course:	-
GPS equipped carts:	No
Skycaddie compatible:	-
Caddies available:	No
Fore-caddies available:	No
Yardage books available:	-
Driving Range:	Yes (lighted)
Grass practice area:	-
Synthetic practice area:	-
Putting green:	Yes
Chipping green:	Yes
Sand trap practice area:	Yes
On-site teaching facilities:	Yes
Club fitting:	Yes
Club repair:	-
Rental clubs available:
Right handed clubs:	Yes
Left handed clubs:	Yes
Locker room for members:
Men's locker room:	Yes
Women's locker room:	Yes
Locker room for guests:	-
Fee:	-

Brief Description of the Golf Course and/or Club

Black Bear is a recreational golfer’s paradise. Black Bear opened in July of 1996 and has enjoyed tremendous popularity ever since. Boasting a 6,673-yard layout co-designed by famed developer Jack Kurlander and PGA “Teacher of the Year” David Glenz, Black Bear offers you an inviting diversity of terrain, scenery, and shot selections.

Black Bear serves as the National Headquarters of the David Glenz Golf Academy -- showcasing a learning center consisting of 100,000 square feet of natural grass teeing area, multi-tiered synthetic launching stations, and a vast array of target greens and bunkers.

History of the Golf Facility:

Information not available at this time.

Golf Digest Course Rankings:


America's 100 Greatest Golf Courses:	N/A
America's 100 Greatest Public Golf Courses:	N/A
Best in State, New Jersey:	N/A

Past and Future Golf Tournaments held at Club:


Non-Club Competitions:	N/A
Local Golf Tournaments:	N/A
Regional Golf Tournaments:	N/A
State Golf Tournaments:	N/A
USGA Golf Tournaments:	N/A
PGA Pro or Amateur Events:	N/A

Prestigious Awards:

Information not available at this time.

Dining Facilities


Restaurant:	Yes
Serving breakfast:	Yes
Serving lunch:	Yes
Serving dinner:	Yes
Hours:	-
Open all year:	Yes
Closed any days:	-
Bar (Full service bar located on premises):	Yes
Snack bar on course:	Yes
Location:	-
Refreshment cart:	Yes
Liquor served:	Yes
Additional Information:	-

Additional Information:


Course nickname:	-
Do any hole(s) have a nickname:	-
Golf community:	Yes
Homes on the course:	-
Credit cards accepted:	Yes
Types:	Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Discount packages available:	Yes
Senior / Junior discounts available:	- / -
Women friendly:	-
Women's league	-
Junior Friendly:	Yes (family course)
Junior teaching program:	Yes
Additional on-site facilities:	Pool, hotel, spa, sports club
Additional off-site facilities:	N/A
Home course for
High School team:	-
College team:	-
Which schools:	-
Practice days and times:	-
Zagat rated:	Yes

Directions:

From George Washington Bridge
Take I-80 West to Exit 53 – Route 23 North. Follow local directions for Route 23 Northbound.

From Pennsylvania (Delaware Water Gap)
Take I-80 East to Exit 34B – Route 15 North to Route 94 North. Follow local directions for Route 94 Northbound.

From New Jersey Turnpike, Newark Airport and Holland Tunnel
Take I-78 West to Route 24 West to I-287 North to Exit 52B – Route 23 North. Follow local directions for Route 23 Northbound.

From Lincoln Tunnel
Take Route 3 West to Route 46 West to Route 23 North. Follow local directions for Route 23 Northbound.

From Garden State Parkway
Take Exit 153B for Route 3 West to Route 46 West to Route 23 North. Follow local directions for Route 23 Northbound.

From Tappan Zee Bridge
Take I-87 (NY State Thruway) to I-287 South to Exit 52B – Route 23 North. Follow local directions for Route 23 Northbound.

From I-287 (from the south)
Take I-287 North to Exit 52B – Route 23 North. Follow local directions for Route 23 Northbound.

From Route 280 (from the south)
Take I-287 North to Route 23 North. Follow local directions for Route 23 Northbound.

From New York State Thruway I-87
Take I-287 South to Exit 52B – Route 23 North. Follow local directions for Route 23 Northbound.

From Orange County, New York
Take Route 17 to either Route 17A or Route 94 South to Warwick, NY. Continue on Route 94 South to the town of Vernon. At traffic light (by gas station), turn right. Follow local directions for Route 94 Southbound.

LOCAL DIRECTIONS:

Route 23 Northbound
Ballyowen Golf Club – Take Route 23 North to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 23 and Route 94 in the town of Hamburg. Turn left onto Route 94 South. Proceed 2 miles to Wheatsworth Road (just before the Prince of Peace Church). Turn left onto Wheatsworth Road and go 1.2 miles to Ballyowen entrance on right.

Black Bear Golf Club – Take Route 23 North to the town of Franklin. Entrance to Black Bear is on the right, 0.75 mile from “Welcome to Franklin” sign. Black Bear shares the entry with Weis Supermarket.

Great Gorge Country Club – Take Route 23 North to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 23 and Route 94 in the town of Hamburg. Turn right onto Route 94 North and proceed 3 miles to the next traffic light. Go straight through the light onto Route 517 North and proceed 0.25 mile to Great Gorge Country Club / Legends Resort entrance on right.

Minerals Resort & Spa – Take Route 23 North to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 23 and Route 94 in the town of Hamburg. Turn right onto Route 94 North and proceed 3 miles (passing The Village at Crystal Springs) to the next traffic light. Bear right at the traffic light and proceed 1 mile to Minerals entrance on right (across from Legends Stables).

Grand Cascades Lodge, The Village at Crystal Springs, Crystal Springs & Wild Turkey Golf Clubs – Take Route 23 North to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 23 and Route 94 in the town of Hamburg. Turn right onto Route 94 North and go 0.7 mile to The Village at Crystal Springs entrance on right (just before The Lakeland Bank).

Route 23 Southbound

Ballyowen Golf Club – Take Route 23 South to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 23 and Route 94 in the town of Hamburg. Turn right onto Route 94 South. Proceed 2 miles to Wheatsworth Road (just before the Prince of Peace Church). Turn left onto Wheatsworth Rd. and go 1.2 miles to the Ballyowen entrance on right.

Black Bear Golf Club – Take Route 23 South to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 23 and Route 94 in the town of Hamburg. Go straight through the light and proceed 3 miles to Black Bear entrance on the left. Black Bear shares the entry with Weis Supermarket.

Great Gorge Country Club – Take Route 23 South to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 23 and Route 94 in the town of Hamburg. Turn left onto Route 94 North and proceed 3 miles to the next traffic light. Go straight through the light onto Route 517 North and proceed 0.25 mile to Great Gorge Country Club / Legends Resort entrance on right.

Minerals Resort & Spa – Take Route 23 South to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 23 and Route 94 in the town of Hamburg. Turn left onto Route 94 North and proceed 3 miles (passing The Village at Crystal Springs) to the next traffic light. Bear right at the traffic light and proceed on Route 94 North 1 mile to Minerals entrance on right (across from Legends Stables).

Grand Cascades Lodge, The Village at Crystal Springs, Crystal Springs & Wild Turkey Golf Clubs – Take Route 23 South to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 23 and Route 94 in the town of Hamburg. Turn left onto Route 94 North and go 0.7 mile to The Village at Crystal Springs entrance on right (before The Lakeland Bank).

Route 94 Northbound

Ballyowen Golf Club – Take Route 94 North to the town of Hardyston. Turn right onto Wheatsworth Road (just after the Prince of Peace Church) and proceed 1.2 miles to Ballyowen entrance on right.

Black Bear Golf Club – Take Route 94 North to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 94 and Route 23 in the town of Hamburg. Turn right onto Route 23 South and proceed 3 miles to Black Bear entrance on left. Black Bear shares entry with Weis Supermarket.

Great Gorge Country Club – Take Route 94 North to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 94 and Route 23 in the town of Hamburg. Continue straight through the light on Route 94 North for 3 miles to the next traffic light. Go straight through the light onto Route 517 North for 0.25 mile to the Great Gorge Country Club / Legends Resort entrance on right.

Minerals Resort & Spa – Take Route 94 North to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 94 and Route 23 in the town of Hamburg. Continue straight through the light on Route 94 North (past The Village at Crystal Springs). Bear right at next traffic light and go 1 mile to Minerals entrance on right (across from stables).

Grand Cascades Lodge, The Village at Crystal Springs, Crystal Springs & Wild Turkey Golf Clubs – Take Route 94 North to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 94 and Route 23 in the town of Hamburg. Go straight through the light on Route 94 for 0.7 mile to The Village at Crystal Springs entrance on right (before The Lakeland Bank).

Route 94 Southbound

Ballyowen Golf Club – Proceed on Route 94 South to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 94 and Route 23 in the town of Hamburg. Go straight through the light on Route 94 for 2 miles to Wheatsworth Road (just before the Prince of Peach Church). Turn left onto Wheatsworth Road and proceed 1.2 miles to Ballyowen entrance on right.

Black Bear Golf Club – Proceed on Route 94 South to the traffic light at the intersection of Route 94 and Route 23 in the town of Hamburg. Turn left onto Route 23 South and proceed 3 miles to Black Bear entrance on left. Black Bear shares entry with Weis Supermarket.

Great Gorge Country Club – Proceed on Route 94 South past Minerals Hotel & Spa at Crystal Springs and Mountain Creek Ski Area South Lodge. At the traffic light at the intersection of Route 94 and Route 517 North, turn right onto Route 517 and proceed 0.25 mile to the Great Gorge Country Club / Legends Resort entrance on right.

Minerals Resort & Spa – Proceed on Route 94 South to Minerals entrance on the left (across from Legends stables).

Grand Cascades Lodge, The Village at Crystal Springs, Crystal Springs & Wild Turkey Golf Clubs – Take Route 94 South to the town of Hardyston. Entrance to The Village at Crystal Springs is on the left (just past The Lakeland Bank, 0.7 mile before the intersection of Route 23).

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