Category: Blog

  • An Autumn Guide to Golf in Kalamazoo: How to Use the Late Season to Drop Strokes

    An Autumn Guide to Golf in Kalamazoo: How to Use the Late Season to Drop Strokes

    Discover why October offers ideal conditions to refine your short game and overcome first tee nerves, featuring expert setup advice from PGA Professional Bob Bales.

  • What Is a Tee Time, and How Does It Actually Work?

    What Is a Tee Time, and How Does It Actually Work?

    Wondering how tee times work at Crestview Golf Club of Kalamazoo? Learn why tee times aren’t just suggestions, how interval scheduling works, and tips to ensure a smooth round.

  • Bigger Holes, Bigger Fun

    Bigger Holes, Bigger Fun

    Whether you are a seasoned player aiming for a historic low round or a beginner looking to sink your very first long putt, the Big Hole format levels the playing field. It reminds us all of the core reason we head out to the first tee every weekend: to enjoy the game.

  • Family Fun Near Crestview Golf Club Kalamazoo

    Family Fun Near Crestview Golf Club Kalamazoo

    Family Fun Near Crestview Golf Club Kalamazoo Fuel Up or Wind Down in Plainwell Looking to turn your family tee time into a full-day adventure? We’re lucky to be situated in a prime pocket of West Michigan. Located just off US-131 between the energy of Kalamazoo and the charm of Plainwell, Crestview is the perfect…

  • Health Benefits of Golf: Stay Active and Sharp at Any Age

    Health Benefits of Golf: Stay Active and Sharp at Any Age

    Keeping the Motor Running: The Practical Health Benefits of Golf at Crestview Golf is a unique activity that blends physical exercise with mental focus and social connection. Whether you’re a busy professional needing a mental break or focused on long-term fitness, golf is an investment in your overall well-being. Here is the plain talk about…

  • Get Started Playing Golf

    Get Started Playing Golf

    Golf for Beginners: Your Stress-Free Guide to Starting the Game Overcoming Intimidation: A Simple Plan for Dealing with Rules, Skills, and the Unknown Golf is an amazing sport, but let’s be honest: walking onto a course for the first time can feel like walking into a chemistry exam you haven’t studied for. You worry about…

  • Fix Your Golf Swing

    Fix Your Golf Swing

    When is the Best Time to Finally Fix Your Golf Swing? Off-Season Golf Lessons with Bob Bales, PGA Professional Every golfer dreams of starting the season with a better swing, but few know that the secret to improvement doesn’t lie in the heat of summer competition—it lies in the cool, focused months of the off-season.…

  • History of Crestview Hole #7

    History of Crestview Hole #7

    Why Our Signature Par-4 Demands Respect Don’t Let the Scorecard Lie: Course Management is King on Crestview’s Toughest Hole Every great course has a hole that stays in your head long after you’ve left the parking lot. At Crestview Golf Club Kalamazoo, that hole isn’t a long par-5 or a water-guarded par-3; it’s the deceptively…

  • Join a Crestview Golf league

    Join a Crestview Golf league

    Looking for a golf league in Kalamazoo? Crestview offers Men’s, Women’s, Senior, and Couple leagues. Join for the 2026 season today!

  • Driving Range Mistakes

    Driving Range Mistakes

    Common Mistakes We See on the Driving Range (And How to Fix Them) The Crestview Golf Course driving range is where improvement starts, but far too often, we see golfers wasting balls and practicing bad habits that then fall apart the moment they step onto the course. Fixing these errors requires discipline, a plan, and…