Crystal Mountain Resort Archives

Great Lakes Escapes

March 30, 2021March 31, 2021 by John Olsa

Text: Brenna Buckwald There are not many sports that pair the competitive spirit with the pursuit of inner peace quite like golf as individuals strive to challenge themselves while connecting with the beauty of the surrounding natural landscape. Golf is…

The whole fairway package

December 3, 2019December 3, 2019 by John Olsa

Discover some of the resort destinations in Michigan offering more than a tee time. By Janina Parrott Jacobs Michigan’s designation as the second-most popular state for golf by a national golf lifestyle publication might have non-golfers contemplating its relevance. Truth…

Scenic fall at Crystal Mountain

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson Crystal Mountain, a family-owned, four-season resort in Thompsonville, Michigan is less than 20 minutes Michigan Route 22 in the northwest corner of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. It is a region voted Best Scenic Autumn Drive by USA Today,…

Anika Dy of Traverse City wins Michigan Women’s Open

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson Anika Dy, 17-year-old native of Traverse City, Michigan, secured the first place win with six birdies last week during the 26th Michigan PGA Women’s Open Championship at Crystal Mountain’s Mountain Ridge Course on June 24 through June…

Spring exploration in Benzie County

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson The four-season destination of Benzie County has a lot to offer residents and visitors alike from golfing, hiking, and biking, to mushroom hunting, bird watching, and fun events amid a natural environment fit for exploration. “We are…

Michigan golf professionals, players recognized with annual awards

November 6, 2018November 6, 2018 by John Olsa

Text: Greg Johnson Crystal Mountain Resort’s Greg Babinec was named the 2018 Michigan PGA Golf Professional of the Year and LochenHeath Golf Club’s Adam Schriber was named 2018 Teacher of the Year as part of recent ceremonies held at the…

Sweet 16: Crystal Mountain hosts Michigan Women’s Open

June 22, 2018June 22, 2018 by John Olsa

The northern resort is welcoming former champions and players to the field next week with the 25th Michigan Women’s Open Championship. By Greg Johnson Defending Champion Lindsey McPherson of Flushing, Michigan may have stopped playing tour golf, but she is…