Crystal Mountain Resort

Betsie Valley is an 18-hole course at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan, designed by Bob Meyer. The resort sits in the northwest lower peninsula, in a region known for rolling terrain, hardwood and pine forests, and proximity to the Betsie River valley. The course occupies land characteristic of northern Michigan golf: elevation changes, wooded corridors, and natural drainage patterns that shape routing and strategy. Meyer, a Michigan-based architect, has designed numerous courses across the state and upper Midwest, often working with forested sites and incorporating natural features into playable layouts. At Betsie Valley, the design reflects this approach, with holes routed through trees and over varied topography. The course serves as one of two 18-hole layouts at Crystal Mountain, complementing the resort's other golf offerings and providing variety for guests who stay multiple days. Crystal Mountain operates as a four-season resort, with skiing, lodging, dining, and conference facilities alongside its golf courses. The property caters to families, corporate groups, and northern Michigan vacationers, and the golf courses are accessible to resort guests and daily-fee players. The setting offers views of the surrounding hills and forests typical of the region, and the course fits within the resort's broader recreational amenities rather than standing alone as a destination layout.