CREATED BY LEGENDS | inspired by a love for the game

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa is renowned for many things, but the golf experience is among the best anywhere.   For each of our three signature courses, we sought out the finest designers the industry has to offer.  The Bear by Jack Nicklaus.  The Wolverine by Gary Player.   Spruce Run by William Newcomb.  Which is probably why Golf Magazine awarded us their coveted Silver Medal and Golf Digest rated our courses among their best.  Plus we're proud to be certified as an Environmental Steward by the Michigan Turfgrass Environmental Stewardship Program.


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Award-Winning Reputation
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa has received numerous golf awards, among them:

2007 GOLF AWARDS
USA TODAY - 10 Great Places for Family Golf
GOLF DIGEST - Americas 50 Toughest Golf Courses - The Bear ranked 18th
GOLF DIGEST - Top 40 Casino Courses - The Bear & The Wolverine
GOLF DIGEST - Best Courses in Michigan - The Bear
GOLF DIGEST - 4-Star Ratings - The Bear, The Wolverine, Spruce Run
GOLF FOR WOMEN - 25 Best Family Golf Resorts
TRAVEL + LEISURE GOLF - Best Midwest Golf Resort for a Family Trip; One of the Best Spa/Gyms among Golf Resorts in the Midwest

Other awards include

• Golf Magazine Silver Medal
• Golf Digest 50 Best Resort Courses (The Bear)
• Links - The Best of Golf Top 100 Golf Resorts
• Travel + Leisure Golf World’s Best Golf Resorts
• Condé Nast Traveler 50 Best Golf Resorts
• Corporate Meetings & Incentives Golden Links

A Host of Tournaments
Among tournaments hosted at the Resort are:

• Ameritech Senior Open
• Michigan Open

Our Golf Courses

Sculpted in the beauty of unspoiled nature, enveloped in soft lake breezes and fragrant forests, the Grand Traverse golf experience is unique to the Midwest — comparable to the legendary links of northern Europe.

The Resort offers three distinguished 18-hole championship courses, complete pro shop facilities, a magnificent Clubhouse, the renowned Jim McLean Golf School, and fabulous golf packages.

The Bear
One of only 20 Jack Nicklaus Signature Courses, The Bear is widely regarded as one of the great courses in the country.  And it's just as intimidating as it is fun.  In 2007, Golf Digest rated The Bear's 7,078 yards as the eighteenth most challenging course in the United States.

The Wolverine
No less inspiring and equally as picturesque is The Wolverine, a brainchild of the legendary Gary Player, who crafted this 18-hole track into a masterpiece of links-style fun with swaying heather and sculpted greens that make it hard to leave. 

Spruce Run
And just to round things out, Spruce Run offers the signature design of William Newcomb.  With a handsome assortment of local wildlife, it's not uncommon to glimpse the occasional eagle.  If only the same could be said about your game. 

With each course's completely individual character and challenges, you'll find it difficult to choose which course to tackle first.

Grand Expectations Fulfilled
Outstanding levels of service complete your Grand Traverse Resort & Spa golf experience. From course ambassador to PGA professional, our mission is to enhance your enjoyment of the game and to create a strong desire to return time and again.  We look forward to exceeding your expectations and sharing our legendary golf paradise with you.

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa is indeed northern Michigan's premier golf resort.