The Club At Crested Butte

Venue Overview

The Club at Crested Butte is a semi-private mountain golf club in Crested Butte, Colorado, home to an 18-hole Robert Trent Jones II championship course set 9,000 feet above sea level at the base of Mt. Crested Butte. Framed by Lake Grant and the surrounding Elk, Ruby, and West Elk mountain ranges, and recognized by Golf Digest as one of the best courses you can play in Colorado, it pairs a relatively flat, tranquil layout with jaw-dropping mountain scenery. Beyond golf, the Skyland Clubhouse offers fitness, aquatics, tennis, and pickleball, plus a four-season lineup of mountain pursuits. Now managed by Troon, The Club at Crested Butte is a spectacular high-country setting for tournaments, outings, and weddings.

About the Course

The Club at Crested Butte's championship golf course is an 18-hole, par-72 Robert Trent Jones II design that opened in 1984 at 9,000 feet above sea level. Playing to 7,208 yards, it winds along Lake Grant beneath Mt. Crested Butte, with a relatively flat, walkable routing that contrasts beautifully with the dramatic peaks all around. Managed by Troon, the club welcomes members along with a limited number of public tee times. Course features: 18-hole, par-72 championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones II 7,208 yards from the back tees, with a course rating of 73.0 and a slope of 135 Opened in 1984, set at 9,000 feet at the base of Mt. Crested Butte Relatively flat, tranquil terrain framed by dramatic mountain peaks Winds along Lake Grant, with native grasses and aspen groves throughout Bunkering shaped to echo the patterns of melting mountain snow Views of the Elk, Ruby, and West Elk mountain ranges from nearly every hole Recognized by Golf Digest as one of the best courses you can play in Colorado

The Playing Experience

The Club at Crested Butte is a Robert Trent Jones II design that was crafted to mirror its surroundings. As Jones himself put it, the bunkers resemble the patterns of snow melting in the mountains, while the fairways and greens echo the terrain that towers over nearly every hole. The layout is relatively flat and tranquil, a welcome rarity in mountain golf that keeps the round walkable and the pace relaxed, yet the challenge is real: fast, true greens, strategic bunkering, and native grasses and aspen groves that frame Lake Grant and demand accuracy. At 9,000 feet the ball flies noticeably farther, and early-season players are treated to fairways lined with wildflowers. With the Elk Mountains as a constant backdrop, it is one of the most scenic and enjoyable rounds in the state.

The Skyland Clubhouse, Racquets & Amenities

The Club's Skyland Clubhouse anchors a full slate of recreation beyond the fairways: Two tennis courts and two pickleball courts An expansive fitness facility and aquatics center Nordic ski trails for winter recreation Golf practice facility with a driving range, putting green, and chipping area Full-service pro shop, plus a clubhouse restaurant, bar, and view deck

Golf Lessons & Instruction

Instruction at The Club at Crested Butte is offered through the Bird Golf Academy, where students receive one-on-one teaching from a PGA professional, along with unlimited practice and play, personalized evaluations, and swing analysis, with lodging available at The Grand Lodge for immersive golf-school stays. Contact the academy or pro shop to arrange instruction.

Weddings & Private Events

Surrounded in every direction by the Elk Mountain Range, The Club at Crested Butte offers a breathtaking backdrop for weddings and private events, with expansive mountain views, a scenic clubhouse and deck, and on-site dining. From ceremonies to receptions to group outings, it delivers a true mountain experience. Contact the club for available dates and details.

Membership

Membership at The Club at Crested Butte extends well beyond golf, with access to the Skyland Clubhouse fitness and aquatics center, tennis and pickleball, Nordic skiing, and a four-season calendar of mountain pursuits including hiking, biking, and climbing. Operated by Troon Privé, the club offers a full high-country lifestyle. Membership structure and benefits are available directly from the club.

Planning Your Event Here

The Club at Crested Butte works well for organizers seeking a spectacular high-country course with a refined country club atmosphere. As a semi-private club, it reserves priority access for members while welcoming a limited number of public tee times, typically midday, booked by calling the clubhouse a week ahead. Golf is seasonal, running roughly mid-May through the early fall. Event availability and arrangements are coordinated directly with the club at 970-349-6131.

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