Memorial Day Weekend
Celebrate the official start of summer in Traverse City by spending Memorial Day Weekend at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa from May 23-26.
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Go back to formWelcome 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. This beautiful course offers the best of Traverse City golf and regularly stands out as a top golf course in Michigan.
Nicklaus' signature design features Scottish terraced fairways, tiered greens, deep grassy roughs, moguls and mounds, and deep pot bunkers. With rolling land, trees, lakes, streams, fruit orchards, and a variety of wildlife, The Bear features a mixture of different elements golfers rarely see on one course. This is northern Michigan golf at its finest.
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Kick off golf season with us at our annual Spring Par 3 Shootout on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
10AM SHOTGUN ON THE BEAR | 2 PERSON SCRAMBLE
| Black Tees | Blue Tees | White Tees | Yellow Tees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yardage | 7,078 | 6,601 | 6,122 | 5,281 |
| USGA Rating | 76.1 | 73.3 | 71.1 | 73.1 |
| USGA Slope | 150 | 147 | 139 | 139 |
| Par | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 |
Celebrate the official start of summer in Traverse City by spending Memorial Day Weekend at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa from May 23-26.
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.
Warm-up all season long with our new Winter Menu at Spa Grand Traverse. Click below for packages and services.
Our popular Golf Your Daylights Out special returns June 15-21 where you can enjoy unlimited golf from sunrise to sunset. Click below to learn more.
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.
