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.

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Play one of Michigan’s toughest golf courses, The Bear, at its absolute hardest. For one day only, we turn The Bear into 7,000+ yards of long-range tee boxes, aggressive greens, and challenging hole locations. This is a two-person “best ball” event. Come take the challenge!

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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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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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

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Junior Pickleball

Fall Junior Girls Open Level 6 USTA

13th Annual Big Hole Golf Tournament (SOLD OUT)

Sip and Serve Tennis and Pickleball Mixer

Governors' Cup Tennis Tournament

15th Annual Tuff Enuff Golf Tournament

Kids Halloween Tennis Fun Night

VIP Wine and Spa Package | Rove Estate

Northern Michigan Impact Team Tennis Event

Boy's Fall Junior Open USTA Level 6 Tennis Tournament

Cornerstone University Men's Tennis Fundraiser | Pickleball Round Robin

November 18

Traverse City Shop and Sip

Fall Lunch at Aerie

Barefoot Podcast

The official lifestyle podcast of Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

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VIP Wine and Spa

What's better than a weekend of wine and relaxation? Nothing. Join us October 27-29 for our VIP Wine and Spa Weekend with Rove Estate.

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I Love the '80s to Death Murder Mystery Weekend

Dust off your leg warmers, tease up your hair, and put on your best neon outfit for a night filled with mystery and nostalgia. Click below for more information

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Fall Lunch at Aerie

Join us at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge October 7, 14, and 21 for lunch from 11:00am - 2:00pm for the best fall foliage view in town!

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Fall Spa Specials

Whether you’re looking for a midweek pick-me-up, a day of complete relaxation, or a spa weekend getaway, Spa Grand Traverse has the perfect treatment or package to meet your needs. Click below to check out our Fall Specials.

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