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Golf at 
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

Exceptional 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.

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.

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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. 

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The Bear
The Bear
The Bear

The Bear

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.

The Wolverine
The Wolverine

The Wolverine

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

Spruce Run

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.

Award Winning Golf Experience

  • Three championship courses to choose from: The Bear, The Wolverine, and Spruce Run
  • One centralized Clubhouse provides a convenient start to any course
  • Expansive putting green and driving range
  • The Dave Pelz Scoring Game School on-site
  • Private and on-course instruction at The Golf Academy
  • Golf Pro Shop featuring the latest in golf apparel and gear
  • The Grille restaurant featuring lunch and dinner and outdoor seating overlooking #18 on The Bear
  • Golf groups of all sizes are always welcome
  • Corporate golf team building and activities
  • Golf memberships available

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Golf Academy

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.

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Winter Golf

Traverse 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.

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The Clubhouse

The 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.

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Shop our Online Pro Shop

Visit our online pro shop where we are able to offer a robust selection of golf apparel, bags, and accessories from leading brands! With a variety of styles, colors, fits and sizes, you're sure to find the perfect Resort golf gear for your next outing.

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Golf Groups Golf Leagues

With 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.

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For more information, contact:

Cara Goss

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 Hanafi

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]

Events

Weeks of Giving
December 01

Weeks of Giving

Holiday Junior Open Championships, L6
December 08

Holiday Junior Open Championships, L6

Member Only: Spa, Sip and Shop
December 14

Member Only: Spa, Sip and Shop

Christmas Day Buffet at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge
December 25

Christmas Day Buffet at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge

Family Movie Night at the Health Club
December 29

Family Movie Night at the Health Club

New Year's Eve at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge
December 31

New Year's Eve at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge

New Year's Eve Around the World Party
December 31

New Year's Eve Around the World Party

New Year's Day Breakfast Buffet at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge
January 01

New Year's Day Breakfast Buffet at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge

Holiday Arts and Crafts
Dec26 - Dec30

Holiday Arts and Crafts

Holiday Arts and Crafts
January 01

Holiday Arts and Crafts

Celebrate the Holidays

Celebrate the Holidays

Find your holiday fun at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa! From a Christmas buffet atop the Tower and a New Year's Eve package that will leave you very merry, there is plenty to celebrate at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa.

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New Year's Eve Around the World

Join us as we travel around the world this New Year's Eve with our New Year's Eve Around the World Package and Party. Click below for more information. 

Ring in 2024 New Year's Eve Around the World
Barefoot Podcast

Barefoot Podcast

The official lifestyle podcast of Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

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Casino Shuttle Service

We are pleased to offer shuttle service to and from Turtle Creek Casino, Cherry Capital Airport, and our private beach

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Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel

Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel

Turtle Creek Casino and Hotel offers the perfect Northern Michigan getaway

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Leelanau Sands Casino

A 25-mile drive along the scenic M-22 on West Grand Traverse Bay, Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge is the entertainment hub of Leelanau County

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