100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd,
Acme, Michigan 49610
Office
+1 (800) 748 0303 (toll free)Pro 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. Gently undulating terrain - golf carts compulsory.
Surroundings:
Open countryside, cherry orchards, woodland, wetland, limited residential and highway passing a few holes.
Designer:
A Gary Player 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 (Wolverine)
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.
Although the Bear is generally the higher rated, the northwoods-style Wolverine is also a well-ranked and always popular golf course. This tree-lined and open parkland layout should not disappoint, with many attractive features and several excellent holes to enjoy. Plenty of golfing challenge, a well-crafted design and usually good upkeep all contribute to the appeal of this course. One to include on your play list 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.
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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Walker Cup: the 50th playing of this prestigious men’s amateur event sees the GB&I go head-to-head against the defending USA team at Cypress Point Club, California (Sept 6-7). After that, all eyes turn to Bethpage State Park on Long Island, NY, where the American and defending European professional teams engage in the 45th Ryder Cup (Sept 27-29).
Lottie Woad: 21-year-old Woad burst onto the professional scene in July, with wins in the Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur) and three weeks later in the Women’s Scottish Open (as a professional). She nearly picked-up a major championship, placing third in The Evian in the same month.
Pádraig Harrington: the ever-likeable Irishman added the (British) Senior Open Championship title to his stellar array of tournament successes. His win came on Sunningdale’s spectacular Old Course. Harrington had already bagged the U.S. Senior Open title in June this year.
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Join us at The Dutch from August 21–24 for the Festival of Golf, featuring the HotelPlanner Tour. Experience four days of top-tier sport, live music, incredible food, and unexpected surprises. Explore the grounds, connect with others, embrace new challenges, and dive into an unforgettable celebration. Click here to buy tickets.
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Stay&Play at Prince's: excellent onsite Lodge accommodation available
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