100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd,
Acme, Michigan 49610
Office
+1 (800) 236 1577Pro shop
+1 (231) 534 6000Website
Visit websiteGolf pro
Scott Hebert (Director of Instruction & Head Golf Pro)Academy
Grand Traverse Golf AcademyThe Course:
18 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - golf carts compulsory.
Surroundings:
Open countryside, woodland, wetland and limited residential.
Designer:
A Jack Nicklaus Signature Design
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa is home to three 18-hole championship courses: BEAR course (par-72, 7078 yds, designer Jack Nicklaus, opened 1985); WOLVERINE course (par-72, 7043 yds, Gary Player, 1999); SPRUCE RUN course (par-70, 6304 yds, William Newcomb, 1979).
44.780007
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6.5 mi NE of Traverse City.
All three of Grand Traverse's courses (Bear, Wolverine and Spruce Run) start and finish at the same clubhouse in the centre of the resort.
Grand Traverse (Bear)
Located just outside Traverse City, the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa offers three distinct golf courses. Here you will find the links-style Bear course designed by Jack Nicklaus, the Gary Player designed Wolverine layout and the shorter Spruce Run designed by William Newcomb.
The Bear is a championship golf course that ranks with some of Michigan's best. This tree-lined and open parkland layout provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. A must play if you are in the area.
Stay&Play at Grand Traverse: onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Golf carts compulsory; walking only permitted on the Spruce Run course (after 12pm).
Excellent (including a double-ended driving range)
Grand Traverse is owned and operated by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians.
Bear course:
Michigan's 32nd best course (Golf Digest, 2023/24).
100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610.
+1 (231) 534 6000
Visit websiteThe Grand Traverse Resort & Spa offers a variety of accommodations in the hotel, tower or spacious resort condominiums. Visible for miles around, the resort’s landmark 17-storey glass Tower features tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites, all with wireless high-speed internet access. The 240-guest rooms in the six-storey Hotel, are conveniently located within steps of the resort’s restaurants, spa, health club and indoor water playground.
Grand Traverse (Bear, Wolverine & Spruce Run courses).
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