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Burlingame, CA, United States
Crystal Springs Golf Course, situated near Crystal Springs Reservoir in Hillsborough, California, is a par-72 championship course designed by renowned British architect William Herbert Fowler in 1924. The course spans 6,628 yards and represents Fowler's philosophy of integrating golf seamlessly with natural landscape features rather than relying on manmade contrivances.
The course maintains well-bunkered greens and rolling hillsides that provide strategic challenges across all skill levels. From the blue tees, it plays at 6,550 yards with a slope rating of 131, offering substantial difficulty. Multiple tee options accommodate golfers of varying abilities, with forward tees providing more manageable play.
Originally established in 1888 as a water supply reservoir for San Francisco, the golf course was added to the property in 1924. The layout features gentle slopes toward the reservoir, creating scenic vistas throughout the round. Fowler's design has undergone minimal modifications over the decades, preserving his original vision of a course that uses topography to test golfers.
The course hosts various tournaments including the Peninsula Amateur Golf Tournament and Women On Course at Crystal Springs, alongside junior and senior club programs.
