THOMPSONVILLE — A northern Michigan golf course has been named the 2025 Michigan Golf Course of the Year by the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA).
Mountain Ridge at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville took home the honor.
“Being named Michigan Golf Course of the Year is an incredible honor and a testament to the dedication of our team and the quality of golf at Crystal Mountain and in Northern Michigan,” Mark Fenech, Crystal Mountain’s director of golf, said.
The MGCA says a course must meet four criteria to win the honor: : Unique characteristics of the course; exceptional quality of ownership and management; outstanding contribution to its community; and significant contribution to the game.
“Crystal Mountain and its Mountain Ridge course embody all of the characteristics of the award,” Jada Paisley, executive director of the MGCA said. “Through the resort’s history as a family-owned destination for families, it’s involvement with the Michigan PGA Women’s Open and countless charitable events, Crystal Mountain and the Mountain Ridge course have benefitted its community and our state in a multitude of ways. The MacInnes family has also shared its vast knowledge and experiences as true leaders in golf and tourism.”
Mountain Ridge opened in 1995.
“Our team, especially our dedicated maintenance crew, puts their hearts into every detail of both the Mountain Ridge course and Betsie Valley course,” Fenech said. “This award truly belongs to them and to everyone who makes Crystal Mountain such a special place to play.”