Creek winding toward the green on hole 4 at Crane’s Bend

Short Course. Real Golf.

Crane’s Bend at Orange Lake Golf

Holes: 9
Par: 30
Yards: 1,861
Location: West Village

9 Holes
Practice Area
Golf Shop
Rental Clubs

Course Overview

9 holes, par 30

The scorecard features a mix of par-3s and shorter par-4s. Par is 30, with six par-3s and three par-4s that reward accurate tee shots and solid wedge play. Forward tees keep the course approachable for juniors and new golfers, while the back tees give experienced players enough distance and variety to stay engaged.

Tee Options & Yardages

Tee	Yards	Men (rating / slope)	Women (rating / slope)
Green	1,861	54.2 / 99	57.2 / 101
White	1,630	52.4 / 91	54.2 / 92
Yellow	1,347	50.4 / 86	52.6 / 88

Style of Play

Crane’s Bend is built as a true executive-style course:

Shorter overall yardage but full-scale greens and fairways
Strategic use of water and contouring around the lake
Emphasis on accuracy, distance control, and putting rather than pure power

It’s ideal for a quick morning or evening round, a warm-up before tackling The Reserve or The Legends, or as a relaxed setting to introduce new players to the game.

Golf Shop & Check-In

Crane’s Bend shares its golf shop and driving range with The Reserve:

Golf Shop Location: In the Marketplace area of the resort
Check-In: Same shop handles tee times and check-in for both Crane’s Bend and The Reserve
Practice: Access to the full driving range and practice area used by Reserve players

This shared setup makes it easy to move between practice, a quick 9 at Crane’s Bend, and a full-round option at The Reserve.

Green at Crane’s Bend with resort buildings behind

Rental Clubs

Crane’s Bend offers Tour Edge rental sets specifically priced and configured for 9-hole play:

Tour Edge Rental Sets – $15 (9 holes)

These are a convenient option for guests who don’t travel with clubs, families trying golf for the first time, or players squeezing in an extra short round during their stay.

Who It’s For

Who Crane’s Bend is ideal for

Beginner and junior golfers who need an approachable place to learn
Families and mixed-ability groups who want a fun, shorter round that fits into a vacation schedule
Experienced players looking to sharpen wedges, scoring irons, and putting on a quick 9
Resort guests combining practice on the Reserve range with a compact on-course session

Quick Facts

Location: West Village at Orange Lake Resort · Resort map
Total Golf: 9 holes, par 30, up to 1,861 yards
Special Features: Green, White, and Yellow tees from 1,347–1,861 yards
Shares golf shop and driving range with The Reserve
Full practice area available through the Reserve complex
Tour Edge rental sets available for $15 for 9 holes