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Go back to formExceptional golf courses complemented by the natural beauty of Michigan's Lower Peninsula make Grand Traverse Resort and Spa a premier destination for golfers seeking a first-class experience.
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Thanks to three great designers, Grand Traverse Resort and Spa boasts a colorful palette of courses, each offering varying levels of challenge. Those courses include The Bear, The Wolverine, and Spruce Run.
Through the years, publications like Golf Digest, Golf Magazine, and Links Magazine have recognized Grand Traverse Resort and Spa as one of the Midwest's finest golf experiences.
Welcome to The Bear, every bit the animal it was when Jack Nicklaus first unleashed the course on June 17, 1985. Celebrated as one of the toughest 18 holes in Michigan, The Bear was ranked as the 18th toughest course in America, according to Golf Digest.
Gary Player’s first signature course in the state of Michigan is designed to take full advantage of the Resort’s richly diverse environment. The design’s flexibility, versatility, and playability with four sets of tees allows the course to be set up to accommodate golfers of all abilities.
Spruce Run, the Resort’s original resort course, began as a nine-hole Acme Public Golf Course and was expanded to 18 holes in the 1970s. The course was redesigned as a 6,741-yard par-72 course in 1979 by former University of Michigan Golf Coach William Newcomb and renamed The Resort Course.
From weekend specials, to fun and unique tournaments, our golf events calendar will keep your clubs swinging all season long.
Learn MoreTraverse City’s golf courses may be closed, but that does not mean our golf game stops! Click below to learn more about the variety of golf options we offer during the winter months.
Learn MoreThe Golf Academy is our year-round, 2,000-square-foot facility featuring three heated, indoor-outdoor hitting bays equipped with mirrors and motion-capture technology for swing analysis.
Learn MoreThe Clubhouse features a fleet of 215 golf cars with canopies, windshields, club and ball washers, and USB charging ports; 120 electric, 95 gasoline. Golf club rental is available.
Learn MoreWith three golf courses and an experienced staff, we take pride in hosting successful golf groups and golf outings. Every aspect of your experience at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, from tee times to lodging, is handled by our team.
For more information, contact:
Cara assists conference groups already booked at the Resort as well as community organizations and social groups.
Tel: 231-534-6168
Email: [email protected]
Joann assists groups of 12 or more specifically looking for golf and/or spa packages that include lodging.
Tel: 231-534-6178
Email: [email protected]
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is thrilled to partner with the Detroit Tigers, enhancing both organizations' commitment to excellence in hospitality and sports entertainment. Click below to learn more.
Join us at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge for an exclusive culinary revival as Chef Mickey Cannon reintroduces the beloved Tuscan Bistro experience May 5-9, 2026. Click below to reserve your spot.
Kick off golf season with us at our annual Spring Par 3 Shootout on Saturday, April 25 on The Bear.
Warm-up all season long with our new Winter Menu at Spa Grand Traverse. Click below for packages and services.
Make the most of your summer in northern Michigan with a variety of activities for both families and adults at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. Click below to make your plans!
Just five minutes down the road, Turtle Creek Casino provides a variety of entertainment all night long. Visit the Bellstand for casino shuttle information.
