Crystal Mountain Resort - Betsie Valley: #12Betsie Valley Course at Crystal Mountain Resort

Betsie Valley Course at Crystal Mountain Resort
12500 Crystal Mountain Dr
Thompsonville, Michigan 49683
Benzie County

Phone(s): (844) 254-0011, (231) 378-2911
Fax: (231) 378-4757
Website: crystalmountain.com


Crystal Mountain boasts two championship golf courses with completely different layouts, but both have a four-star rating from Golf Digest. Both courses take advantage of a different aspect of the beautiful landscape. The Mountain Ridge Course, as its name implies, is routed through densely wooded hills, while the Betsie Valley Course plays across grassy meadows accented with ponds and creeks. Betsie Valley is slightly less demanding than the other course but it is still a challenge. The fairways are lined with towering pines and mature hardwoods and strategically placed bunkers fiercely guard the greens. Water hazards also come into play on nine holes. It is an enjoyable golf course to walk with plenty of trees to provide shade and colorful wildflowers to add a bright accent. The popular courses have made Crystal Mountain one of northern Michigan's premier golf destinations.

Betsie Valley Course at Crystal Mountain Resort
4 stars out of 5 (based on 1 reviews)
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Golf course details

  • Holes: 18
  • Designed by: Bob Meyer
  • Public/Private: Resort
  • Year opened: 1965
  • Golf Season: Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/15
  • Guest Policy: Open
  • Tee times welcomed: Yes
  • Fairways: Blue Grass
  • Greens: Bent Grass

Facilities

  • Pro in house: Yes
  • Driving range: Yes
  • Rental clubs: Yes
  • Rental carts: Yes - included in green fees

Green fees price ranges

  • Week days: $40 - $60
  • Weekends: $45 - $65

Course policies

  • Metal spikes allowed: No
  • Dress code: Appropriate golf attire
  • Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed

Length, slope and rating for each tee

Tee Par Yardage Slope Rating
White 72 5946 134 68.8
White (W) 72 5946 139 74.6
White/Green 72 5716 122 68.1
Blue 72 6575 136 72.2
Green 72 5397 120 66.8
White/Green (W) 72 5716 136 73.7
Green (W) 72 5425 130 71.8
Red 72 4939 106 64.3
Red (W) 72 4986 121 69.5
Gold 72 2973 0 0

Reader Ratings / Reviews

  • Betsie Valley Course at Crystal Mountain Resort
    4 stars out of 5
    by Alex Primeau
    on May 23rd, 2023 10:18
    Once a very challenging course, the recent renovations have made it more playable than ever! The course is fun, clean, scenic with wild flowers, ponds and wildlife, and very picturesque. If you really want to prove your skills, play the whole thing with a 7-iron!
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