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Go back to formKeep your game in shape year-round with indoor private instruction and hit balls from our heated bays or play some of your favorite courses on one of our golf simulators.
The 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. We are pleased to present two outstanding options for golf instruction at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa: the Dave Pelz Scoring Game School and the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa PGA professionals. The Golf Academy Hosts:
Keep your game in shape year-round with indoor private instruction and hit balls from our heated bays or play some of your favorite courses on one of our golf simulators.
SuperSpeed golf uses the concept of OverSpeed training to increase club speed, and consequently, distance. All it takes is 20 minutes 3 days a week for 6 weeks. For every mile per hour you increase your club speed you gain 3 yards. The average superspeed golf students gains 15 yards!
To register for private instruction or make reservations for simulators and hitting bays, email [email protected] or call 231-534-6550.
Golf Academy Winter Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm. Closed: Friday - Monday.
Don't get the winter golf blues! Keep your golf game in shape at our Golf Academy. Our Golf Academy includes:
Contact Mark Hill, Director of Instruction, at 231-534-6550 or [email protected] to set up tee times and lessons.
Simulator for 1 Hour: $30
Hit the range or play a course on our two GC2 Simulators.
Simulator for 2 Hours: $60
Hit the range or play a course on our two GC2 Simulators.
Practice or Play - Public for 1/2 hour: $15
Work on your swing and ball contact by hitting balls from our heated bays.
Bear Member Winter Season Pass: $149
Unlimited use of Foresight simulator and 50% off the SkyTrack simulator
Public Winter Season Pass: $199
Unlimited use of Foresight simulator and 50% off the SkyTrack simulator.
Junior or Bear Member - Practice for 1/2 Hour: $10
Work on your swing and ball contact by hitting balls from our heated bays.
The Dave Pelz Scoring Game School applies a practical, scientific approach to golf instruction, honed through years of research and providing golf lessons to many of the game’s top professionals.
Pelz Golf Institute research has proven that golfers lose almost 80 percent of their shots to par inside of 100 yards from the hole. To that end, their school curriculum focuses strictly on what Dave Pelz defines as “The Scoring Game,” a combination of the short game (distance wedges, pitching, chipping, sand play) and putting, which comprise 60 to 65 percent of the total number of shots played per round. From three-foot putts to full wedge and long bunker shots, at this truly unique golf school you’ll learn to properly execute shots from any scoring position. Pelz’s staff instructors are highly-trained teaching professionals, and the low student/teacher ratio allows instructors to concentrate solely on their students and students on their instruction in the short game.
This is the premier golf instruction program offered by Pelz Golf and includes three full days of putting, chipping, pitching, wedge and sand play instruction. It is designed to help golfers improve skills that affect their scores. 4-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio
The 2-Day Short Game School focuses on the wedge (no putting instruction). Learn the mechanics of solid, short game shots plus essential skills from 100 yards and in. 4-to-1 student-to-teacher ratio.
The 1-Day Scoring Game Clinic includes six hours on the basics of the short game and putting. You'll leave understanding the key shots you need to begin in your path to better scoring. It is taught by the same Pelz instructors who teach the 3-Day and 2-Day golf schools. 6-to-1 Student-to-teacher ratio
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Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is proud to have renowned PGA professionals operating out of the Golf Academy. Get to know our golf pros, and read on for more information about programs and instruction.
SPECIAL OFFER: Receive a series of five (5) hours of private instruction for the price of four (4) hours. To register for private instruction or for questions, email [email protected] or call 231-534-6550.
Callaway Club Fittings are also available by the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa Golf professional staff.
JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM - June 17 - July 24, 2025The Junior Golf program at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa's Golf Academy is dedicated to bringing the game of golf and its values to young students.
The professional staff is devoted to creating positive experiences for young players. Certainly, improving golf skills of the youngsters is one objective of the program, but there are some other benefits as well. Playing golf, at any experience level, will expose young players to some of the positive values that golf can provide including honesty, courage, courtesy, fairness and a love for the game.
The Junior Golf Program is divided into four divisions:
The fee for the program is $225 per student. Class size is limited to the first 10 children signed up in each age group. The fee includes 10 hours of instruction encompassing short game, full swing and course strategies.
Join us for a comprehensive one-day golf school that covers all areas of the game, specialty shots and on-course management. Come learn to play and improve your golf game in a fun, no pressure atmosphere. The class includes four hours of instruction and a 4:1 student to teacher ratio. Click below to learn more.
With 4th of July comes the National Cherry Festival, fireworks, family activities and more! Experience all Traverse City has to offer when you stay with us.
Dress to impress in all white and join us at Governors' Pool on July 25 for a summer night fuled by fun and 20+ different tequilas. Click below for tickets.
Awaken your senses and renew your mind with relaxation any day of the week at Spa Grand Traverse. Click below for more information.
Our popular Golf Your Daylights Out special returns June 16 - 22 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!
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Just five minutes down the road, Turtle Creek Casino provides a variety of entertainment all night long. Visit the Bellstand for casino shuttle information.
