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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.
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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.
Celebrate the legacy of The Bear on June 17, 2025! The Bear golf course has been a Michigan masterpiece since 1985. As Michigan's first Jack Nicklaus designed course, it's been challenging golfers with its fierce layout and legendary beauty for four decades.
| 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 |
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.
