6 PREMIER GOLF COURSES

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1 GOLF OUTINGS

2 6 PREMIER GOLF COURSES Welcome to Crystal Springs Resort! As the ultimate destination for golf outings, the Resort is the ideal setting for fund raisers, and business or leisure groups looking to enjoy a day on the fairways. The Northeast s premier golf destination features 6 award-winning courses plus The Crystal Springs Golf Academy, with a variety of instructional programs to suit all ages and ability levels. Let our expertise in hosting over 500 successful golf events each year work for your next outing! VARIOUS PRICE POINTS FOR ALL BUDGETS CAPACITY FOR PLAYERS TOP-OF-THE-LINE RENTAL CLUBS OUTING AVAILABILITY DAILY PRACTICE FACILITIES & LOCKER ROOM AMENITIES BALLYOWEN Recognized universally as the #1 Public Golf Course in New Jersey and named by both Golf World and Golfweek as one of the Top 50 Golf Resorts in the World. Virtually treeless, Ballyowen s unique links-style layout provides golfers with a kaleidoscopic array of verdant fairways, pristine white bunkering, and wheat-yellow native rough grasses which are characteristic of Celtic heathland courses. In keeping with Celtic tradition, each evening golfers are treated to a bagpiper s serenade. A truly special golf experience.

3 BALLYOWEN BLACK BEAR CASCADES CRYSTAL SPRINGS MINERALS WILD TURKEY WILD TURKEY Perennially named One of NJ s Top Public Courses by Zagat, Golf Week and Golf Digest. Featuring parkland and heathland design elements, Wild Turkey s basin and ridge layout offers wide fairways, moderately contoured greens and panoramic vistas. Located next to Grand Cascades Lodge, Wild Turkey is ideal for a Golf & Stay experience. CRYSTAL SPRINGS The rugged von Hagge design ranks among Top 10 list for public golf courses in NJ by Golf Digest. With several holes among NJ s Top 100, Crystal Springs offers spectacular scenery. Just 6,808 yds. from the pro tees, the audacious collection of moguls, undulations and cliff-lined quarries provide for unparalleled tests of skills.

4 6 PREMIER GOLF COURSES BLACK BEAR This 6,673-yard layout is a recreational golfer s paradise, combining magnificent mountain scenery with a vast assortment of amenities. The sprawling double-side driving range offers an abundance of practice tees and greens. This haven for native bruins is also the Resort's most popular outing venue. CASCADES This Rulewich 9-hole layout showcases environmentally efficient turf grass, dramatic elevation changes, pedestal fairways and a wide assortment of tee placements, including rookie tees. Ideally situated adjacent to Crystal Springs and Wild Turkey, Cascades offers a variety of playing options for families, juniors, beginners and corporate groups.

5 BALLYOWEN BLACK BEAR CASCADES CRYSTAL SPRINGS MINERALS WILD TURKEY MINERALS Recently named by Golf Range Magazine as one of the Top 12 Short Courses in America, this Robert Trent Jonesdesigned mountain course is perfect for corporate team building, families and beginners. Amenities include 4-seater golf carts, oversized cups, special junior tees and an exciting event calendar. FOOTGOLF FootGolf unites the sports of golf and soccer to create one amazing playing experience! Played by kicking a soccer ball into an oversized hole on the golf course, FootGolf has rules which are similar to golf, yet far simpler. Plus, a round takes just two hours to play! FootGolf can be played on both Cascades and Minerals Golf Course.

6 FANTASTIC CATERING & BANQUET VENUES RESTAURANT LATOUR THE CHEF S GARDEN FIRE & WATER TERRACE THE BIOSPHERE Crystal Springs Resort offers nearly 20 restaurants and venues, both indoors and outdoors, to accommodate groups of all sizes. Highlighted by the Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning Wine Cellar, the Resort s culinary offerings include great menu options from casual to exquisite, as well as ethnic menus. On-course beverage carts are available throughout the day. CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT CATERING AND BANQUET VENUES INCLUDE: GRAND CASCADES LODGE Restaurant Latour, The Wine Cellar, Crystal Tavern, Springs Bistro, The Chef s Garden, Fire & Water Terrace plus various other banquet rooms MINERALS HOTEL Kites Restaurant, Moonshine Bar, The Pavilion plus various other banquet rooms BALLYOWEN GOLF CLUB Owen s Pub (with outdoor terrace), The Pavilion BLACK BEAR GOLF CLUB Black Bear Ballroom, Bear Den Grille (with outdoor terrace)

7 DEDICATED EVENT COORDINATION BALLYOWEN GOLF CLUB Planning an outing can sometimes feel overwhelming, but the personalized attention at Crystal Springs Resort will insure that your golf outing is both successful and memorable. Each event will have a designated outing coordinator who will attend to each detail with the goal of guaranteed results. With over 50+ years experience in all facets of coordinating outings, we can take you from planning to the first tee with ease. Our impeccable coordination will allow your golfers to know exactly what they re doing, where they need to be and when. Once on the course, we provide: Driving range services Welcome sheets on golf carts with event details Customized announcements prior to tee off Set-up and retrieval of sponsor signs Personalized cart signs with golfers names and starting holes Starters and cart yard staff equipped with alpha and pairing lists to direct players properly On-course player assistants to ensure timely pace of play Set-up and scoring of on-course contests such as Closest-to-the-Pin Bag drop services Locker room facilities Prize fund Tournament scoring

8 RESORT AMENITIES GRAND CASCADES LODGE MINERALS HOTEL Crystal Springs offers an array of world-class amenities and enhancements with a breadth, uniqueness and level of offerings found nowhere else in the country! Come discover: WORLD-CLASS LODGING Crystal Springs offers the best in lodging and accommodations. Choose from the exquisite Adirondack-style Grand Cascades Lodge or the recreational Minerals Hotel. CRYSTAL SPRINGS GOLF ACADEMY A variety of instructional programs to suit all ages and ability levels, including Mini Schools, Private Lessons, Retreats, Corporate Events, and Player Development Programs. Tailored to your individual needs, your Certified Instructor will work with you to establish a clear and attainable blueprint for improvement that will help you elevate your game. Also available is Precision Custom Fitting, fully outfitted with Trackman technology to analyze ball flight. GOLF & STAY PACKAGES Combine your passion for golf and the ultimate in comfort at one of our four Resort hotels. GOLF ORIENTATION FOR BEGINNERS While players are enjoying their round, we help the next generation get started. First timers are introduced to clubs, the course, etiquette & rules, use of facilities, swing fundamentals, short game, full swing and more. PUTTING CHALLENGE ON GRAND CASCADES LODGE PUTTING COURSE A friendly competition on the Resort s 18-hole natural grass putting course, located at Grand Cascades Lodge. GOLFERS MASSAGE STATION A therapeutic way to unwind during your day on the links. Treatments available indoors or outdoors on the course. GRAND CASCADES LODGE SUITE CRYSTAL SPRINGS GOLF ACADEMY

9 RESORT AMENITIES REFLECTIONS SPA GRAND CASCADES PUTTING COURSE REFLECTIONS AND ELEMENTS SPA TREATMENTS Reflections Spa at Grand Cascades Lodge and Elements Spa at Minerals Hotel offer a vast array of indulgent treatments. COUNTRY CLUB DAY PASSES Give non-golfers the opportunity to participate in the fun! Only Crystal Springs offers a Day Pass to its magnificent facilities. The day pass includes use of the Resort s two spectacular pool complexes: Vista 180 and The Biosphere. MINERALS SPORTS CLUB PASSES Just one more way for non-golfers to enjoy the Resort! Enjoy our 6,000 sq. ft. Fitness & Cardiovascular Center, multiple indoor & outdoor nature pools, amazing fitness classes, sports courts and more. WINE CELLAR TOURS Schedule a private tour of the country s very best wine cellar. Wine Spectator Grand Award-winner since 2006 with two private dining rooms. Sommelier s tasting is included with the tour. CIGAR ROLLING Treat your guests to hand-rolled cigars with experienced professionals. MERCHANDISE Fully-stocked pro shops offer all major brands. For your outing, we provide a wide selection of top-line merchandise at competitive pricing including unbeatable gift packages. CLAY & OAK One of many fun Resort activities, this exclusive club is located in a bucolic setting surrounded by historical dairy farms, meandering brooks, old wood forest and secret fishing holes. This trap and skeet range offers guests a unique opportunity to participate in clay sports with private, experienced instruction. ASK ABOUT OUR MANY INTERESTING AND FUN RESORT ACTIVITIES! CLAY & OAK GRAND AWARD-WINNING WINE CELLAR

10 GOLF OUTING So, they ve made you the Golf Event Planner for this year. Now what? Not to worry! What might seem like a daunting task is actually made much easier here at Crystal Springs Resort bringing a large number of people together for golf, a catered meal, prizes and contests does not need to be difficult. The popular belief is that you must be an experienced golfer to run an outstanding golf tournament this couldn t be further from the truth. All it takes is some advance planning and the foresight to use some basic guidelines described here, and you can run a successful event. AN OVERIEW... A typical daylong, morning or afternoon golf outing involves 16 to 144 players with 18 holes of golf. There is a variety of food and beverage options that range from a simple continental breakfast to the more elaborate cocktail hour and sit-down dinner with a variety of choices in between. Your Golf Sales Manager will put together the details to insure a very successful event! One month prior to your event, you will be contacted by your Golf Course Event Coordinator in order to go over all the final details with regards to your outing. On the day of the event, you will receive assistance from the golf course staff, to include bag drop services, pairing list, placement of sponsorship signs, setting up and scoring of all competitions, and of course a friendly smile!

11 SURVIVAL CHECKLIST Use this handy checklist when planning your Golf Outing to ensure everyone enjoys the experience! ONE YEAR SIX MONTHS IN ADVANCE Research & make final decision on a golf course Block off tee times Review & choose menus Determine if you will be offering any non-golfing activities (spa, clinics, pools, etc.) Sign & return contract to the golf course Decide on playing format Prepare your invitation list Send out first publicity announcement Begin creating an invitation, setting RSVP date at least 2 weeks prior to your event date Begin soliciting sponsors for your event THREE MONTHS IN ADVANCE Place orders for any special gifts that require logos (this can be done directly through the golf course) Order sponsor banners, hole sponsor signs & other graphic materials Select a photographer or videographer Mail out formal invitations for the event Collect entry fees as guests sign up for the event Determine what places you will distribute prizes for ONE MONTH IN ADVANCE Review start time & arrangements with your golf course Event Coordinator Discuss registration & other set-up needs with your golf course Event Coordinator Check status of any gifts you have on order, confirm delivery times Mail second publicity announcement to remind people of the event Mail confirmation letters to those who have already signed up Schedule final review meeting with your golf course Event Coordinator Determine contest holes with guidance from your Event Coordinator TWO WEEKS IN ADVANCE Review your check list Begin arranging your final guest list Confirm status of tentative participants Collect any monies owed from event participants Call golf course Event Coordinator with your expected play & food & beverage counts (don t forget to include volunteers in food & beverage counts) If applicable, be sure to provide the Event Coordinator with a copy of hole-in-one insurance ONE WEEK IN ADVANCE Make sure gifts, signage & prizes have been received Reconfirm all outside suppliers Call your Event Coordinator with final numbers for golf & food & beverage (don t forget to include volunteers in food & beverage counts) Send your team list to the golf Event Coordinator Obtain a final invoice from the golf Event Coordinator if ample time is needed to get a check cut ONE DAY PRIOR TO THE EVENT Alert golf course of last minute changes Confirm arrival time for the following day with committee/volunteers DAY OF THE EVENT Ensure that you and all volunteers arrive at the golf course 2 ½ hours prior to the event Consult with the golf course about the placement locations of hole sponsor signs Check arrival of special event contest props (automobiles or other hole-in-one prizes) Staff your registration table 2 hours prior to the event Stay in touch with golf staff about last minute changes to the player list Obtain copies of the alphabetized player list that will be supplied by the golf Event Coordinator Reconfirm timing & location of meal service following the event Double check on locations of practice facility for the group so that you can direct people there Provide final payment for your event ENJOY THE DAY!

12 POCONO MOUNTAINS 80 PA CRYSTAL SPRINGS RESORT WARWICK NY CONN 684 HPN NJ MORRISTOWN EWR 17 Lincoln Tunnel HACKENSACK GW Bridge NY CITY LGA JFK LONG ISLAND ALLENTOWN 78 PRINCETON 95 ATLANTIC OCEAN PHILADELPHIA 95 1 TRENTON ACCOLADES BALLYOWEN GOLF CLUB #1 rated course in NJ New Jersey Monthly; Top 50 Public USA Golf Courses - CondeNast Golfworld; Top 50 Resort Golf Courses in U.S. Golfweek; 4½ Stars Golf Digest Places to Play #2 of Top 10 America s Best State-By-State Public Access Courses Golfweek BLACK BEAR GOLF CLUB Rated very good to excellent by Zagat CASCADES GOLF CLUB The Northeast s only American FootGolf League-approved facility CRYSTAL SPRINGS GOLF CLUB Ranked among top 10 list for public golf courses in New Jersey by Golf Digest; 4 Stars Golf Digest Places to Play MINERALS GOLF CLUB Top 12 Short Courses in America Golf Range Magazine WILD TURKEY GOLF CLUB One of NJ s Top Public Courses Zagat FOOTGOLF Combine the popularity of golf with the international star power of soccer and you get FootGolf an athletic marriage of golf and soccer. Jenna Wolfe, The Today Show NJ TURNPIKE RDEN STATE PARKWAY CrystalGolfResort.com Sussex County, New Jersey