golf at crystal mountain
36 holes of championship golf
Exceptional golf experiences happen here. Play 18 on our Mountain Ridge course featuring significant elevation changes with wide open tee shots and pure putting greens. Or play the Betsie Valley course with a recent renovation, making the course more scenic and allowing greater opportunities to post a lower score. Unique challenges offer the opportunity for unquestioned accomplishment. And there you are, in the middle of it all.
About Our Courses
Crystal Mountain is northern Michigan’s golf destination with two distinctively different, yet equally mesmerizing golf courses. Both the Mountain Ridge and Betsie Valley golf courses have received a prestigious 4-Star rating from Golf Digest magazine and are sure to challenge your skills at every turn. We're proud members of America's Summer Golf Capital, a collection of eight resort properties representing 26 golf courses across northern Michigan.
Mountain Ridge
Set amid the soaring pines of northern Michigan, the Mountain Ridge course offers 18 holes of championship golf. You'll enjoy panoramic vistas from tee to green as you play from the heights of the mountain. Its fairways wind through stately forests and ascend to high elevations, providing a true northern Michigan golf experience. View Scorecard »
Betsie Valley
Betsie Valley, Crystal Mountain’s original course dating back to 1977, is a mix between a links- and parkland-style course. You’ll find many natural water features and waste bunkers, yet well-manicured, tree-lined fairways. Major renovations in 2021, led by architect A. John Harvey, opened up some windows on the course leading to healthier turf, a more favorable layout for golfers, and revealing unique features of the course including a 20-foot cherry tree on the eighth hole. Both “Nines” begin and end at Kinlochen Pro Shop, which resembles a small Scottish castle and offers a great outdoor plaza to enjoy the 19th hole. Golfers are welcome to ride or walk the Betsie Valley course. View Scorecard »
GOLF Learning Center
Crystal Mountain’s Golf Learning Center has tailored and dedicated golf instruction to help you with all your golf goals. Whether you're preparing for your round or trying to improve your game, the Golf Learning Center is a 10-acre practice facility and home to the nationally recognized Crystal Mountain Golf School.
The Golf Learning Center features a driving range, putting green and two multi-tiered chipping greens with bunkers, perfect for sharpening short-game skills. The Golf Learning Center is open to the public with a range ball machine on-site that accepts cash or credit cards.
Crystal Mountain Golf School
When it comes to golf, the world's best players readily admit: You never stop learning. Through individual lessons and golf schools at Crystal Mountain – now enhanced with state-of-the-art TrackMan 4 Technology – you'll learn from Class A teaching professionals to better your game. Players of all ages and experience levels – juniors to adults, beginners to scratch players – can improve specific facets of their game, gain valuable on-course knowledge, lower their scores, and have more fun. Learn more about our Golf Schools & Lessons »
Play and Save
Check out our golf specials and lodging packages, available all season long!
BOOK TEE TIMES
Play 18 on our Mountain Ridge course featuring significant elevation changes with wide open tee shots and pure putting greens. Or play the Betsie Valley course with a recent renovation, making the course more scenic and allowing greater opportunities to post a lower score.
HOUSEGUEST TEE TIME PORTAL
Resort houseguests save at least 10% on tee times and club rentals. Please have your Confirmation Number ready for booking.
Four Seasons Club Tee Time Portal
Four Seasons Club Members can book their tee times online, in advance. Please have your Member ID ready for booking.
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PLAYERS PASS TEE TIME PORTAL
If you purchased a Players Pass, you can book your tee times online, in advance. Please have your Member ID ready for booking.
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GOLF OUTINGS
Groups of 24 or more golfers are invited to take advantage of discounted rates and preferred tee times. Special arrangements can be made for lodging and dining during your visit to Crystal Mountain. Custom packages, special event holes, golf clinics and scoring for your group outing or tournament are also available.
Interested in a single-day golf outing or tournament for your group? The Crystal Mountain golf staff will handle your golf outing with the utmost professionalism. Shotgun starts are available and can accommodate up to 288 golfers.
Plan your outing by calling our Group Sales team at 888-968-7686 ext. 6600 or Fill out a Group Golf Form »
Golf FAQs
Learn more about your frequently asked golf questions.
Pace of Play
To improve the pace of play, Crystal Mountain has the right to pair all singles and/or twosomes with other golfers to complete a foursome. Pace of play is 4-hours on Betsie Valley and 4-hours and 15 minutes on Mountain Ridge. All golfers are asked to respect the pace of play, by keeping up with the group in front of you.
Reservations & Check-In
All tee times require a credit card guarantee. Full payment will be charged to your credit card at check-in. We recommend checking in at the Pro Shop at least 20 minutes prior to your first tee time.
Cancellation
Tee time modifications or cancellations may be made without penalty at least 48 hours in advance for groups of up to 12 players, 14 days in advance for groups of 13 to 24 players and 30 days in advance for groups of 25 or more players. Failure to reschedule, reduce the number of players or cancel tee times within the cancellation policy guidelines will result in a 100% charge to your credit card for scheduled services.
Carts & Rental Equipment
Carts are included in quoted rates and are required on the Mountain Ridge course. Walking is permitted on the Betsie Valley course. Please inform the Pro Shop staff at check-in. For the safety of all guests, only two riders and two golf bags are allowed on a single golf cart at a time. Spectators must pay the appropriate golf cart fee. Anyone driving a golf cart must have a valid driver’s license.
Right and left hand clubs are available to rent for men and women. Resort houseguests receive at least 10% off club rental. Supplies are limited. Please check with the Pro Shop for availability.
Twilight Tee Times
Wind down at the end of the day, relax, take your time and go easy on your budget. Plus, Juniors golf free during twilight hours with a paid adult.
18 holes are not guaranteed during Twilight, but complete as many holes as possible before dusk. Please allow at least 20 minutes travel time back to the Pro Shop when playing the Mountain Ridge course.
| Begin | End | Twilight |
| April 2025 | 08/31/25 | 5pm |
| 09/01/25 | 09/30/25 | 4pm |
| 10/01/25 | 11/02/25 | 3pm |
Rainchecks
Should the golf course be unplayable or closed due to weather, Crystal Mountain will issue a rain check. The value of your raincheck will be based on the number of holes played:
1 - 5 Holes completed: A raincheck will be issued equal to 100% of your fees paid.
6 - 14 Holes completed: A raincheck will be issued equal to 50% of your fees paid.
15 - 18 Holes: A rain check will not be issued.
Package round values vary based on package pricing.
Rainchecks do not expire and may be redeemed toward golf.