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GOLF PROS

GOLF PROS

From Club Members to Resort guests, from beginners to advanced, our team of golf professionals are happy to accommodate anyone looking to improve their golf game. Players can benefit from a golf lesson at our Golf Academy or private on-course instruction. For more information about a lesson with one of our golf professionals, call the Golf Academy at 231-534-6550 or email [email protected].

MARK HILL, PGA

MARK HILL, PGA

Director of Instruction - Mark, a PGA Professional for over 30 years, has a simple and uncomplicated approach to teaching and likes to include on-course instruction as part of his lessons. During his playing career, he competed in the PGA Tour’s Buick Open.

TYLER JABLONSKI

TYLER JABLONSKI

PGA Head Golf Professional - Tyler graduated from the PGM program at Ferris State University in 2016, and during his time there he interned at some of the top golf courses in the country. Now the head golf professional and golf shop merchandiser, Tyler strives to create new interest in the game of golf and expand the market.

RANDALL ERNST

RANDALL ERNST

Lead Instructor - Randall started his professional golf career in 1980 at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. He has taught throughout Michigan ever since.

STEFAN CARLSMITH

STEFAN CARLSMITH

Managing Senior Instructor Dave Pelz Golf - Stefan was born and raised on the Big Island of Hawaii and splits his time between La Quinta, CA, and Traverse City, MI. He is the Managing Senior Instructor for Dave Pelz Golf and has been with Pelz for 19 years. 

Fall Color Lunch at Aerie

Fall Color Lunch at Aerie

Experience the vibrant colors of fall in northern Michigan while you enjoy an autumn inspired lunch menu from the 16th Floor of our Tower. Click below to learn more and book your reservation

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Jamaican Dinner

Experience the vibrant flavors of Jamaica at our Jamaican Dinner on Thursday, November 14 at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge. Click below to book your table.

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VIP Wine & Spa with Bonobo Winery

VIP Wine & Spa with Bonobo Winery

Get ready for a weekend of wine and relaxation and join us November 15-17, 2024 for our VIP Wine and Spa Weekend with Bonobo Winery! Click below to learn more about package inclusions.

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Fall Spa Days

Enjoy select treatments for only $79 October 28 - November 7 at Spa Grand Traverse. Click below to learn more.

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Barefoot Podcast

Barefoot Podcast

The official lifestyle podcast of Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

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Turtle Creek Casino

Just five minutes down the road, Turtle Creek Casino provides a variety of entertainment all night long. Visit the Bellstand for casino shuttle information.

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