Crystal Mountain Archives - The Golf Explorer

The Great Lakes State escapes

May 16, 2022May 19, 2022 by Rachel Weick

Text: Brenna Buckwald // Photography: Nile Young, BOYNE Golf, Crystal Mountain, Shanty Creek Resort, Brian Walters Part I of II When Michigan’s warmer months roll in, daylight hours extend, and snow melts off the golf courses—individuals, couples, friends, and families…

Fall on the Mountain

September 17, 2021 by Rachel Weick

Text: R. Collins // Photography: Crystal Mountain Resort Just southwest of Traverse City, near Frankfort and shortly off the coast of Lake Michigan, Crystal Mountain Resort is an all-inclusive resort experience in one of Michigan’s most beloved areas for travel.…

The fairway destination

May 11, 2020May 11, 2020 by John Olsa

Text: Brenna Buckwald Only one thing can make spending a day playing golf even better— staying the night in a resort and waking up the next day ready to do it all over again. Luckily, for people who love to…

Smooth moves and greens

September 11, 2017September 11, 2017 by John Olsa

Crystal Mountain Resort’s Golf Course Superintendent builds consistent conditions through sound practices. Text: Greg Johnson Lindsey McPherson of Flushing saw the line on the 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at Crystal Mountain Resort’s Mountain Ridge course—a…