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4.4
105 Reviews (105)
5 Stars
63
4 Stars
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3 Stars
7
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.4
Value
4.4
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.4
89.7%
Recommend this course
96 out of 105 reviews
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4.1
12 Reviews (12)
5 Stars
5
4 Stars
4
3 Stars
2
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1
1 Stars
0
Conditions
3.9
Value
4.0
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.5
83.3%
Recommend this course
10 out of 12 reviews
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4.1
17 Reviews (17)
5 Stars
8
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
2
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2
1 Stars
0
Conditions
4.0
Value
4.1
Layout
3.9
Pace
3.8
Amenities
4.3
StaffFriendliness
4.6
82.4%
Recommend this course
14 out of 17 reviews
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 70
Length 6204 yards
Slope 136
Rating 71.2
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Grand Traverse Resort and Spa - Spruce Run
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Course Details

Year Built 1979
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/31
Architect Bill Newcomb (1979) John F. Robinson (1995)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes
Golf Simulator Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Indoor Practice Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Walking Allowed Yes
Dress code Slacks, shorts and collared shirts are permitted. Denim, tee shirts and cut off shorts are not allowed.

Available Facilities

Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Activities

Swimming

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Reviews

4.4
105 Reviews (105)
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Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

Hot deal

Had a hot deal on this while I was in traverse city the resort is awesome. This course creates great strategy golf which is interesting.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

Perfect course as always

The front nine is as much challenge as you want depending on the tees you choose, while the back 9 is less challenging but after the front nine you are ready to have fun. Very enjoyable, have played often and will play more in the future.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

The staff was very friendly and helpful to any questions we had. The course was in great shape and we enjoyed our round of golf the the scenic views of the area.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

2 very slow 2somes

Course is great. 2 older couples both playing slow and not playing ready golf. Makes for long waits on a hot day.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Hidden Gem

Spruce is the oldest of the three courses here at GT Resort so it gets overlooked. Course is in amazing shape and is challenging without being brutal like The Bear.

Give it a chance you might be surprised.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable experience

The staff and amenities at this resort are excellent. The Spruce Run 18 was a good challenge for a group of moderate handicap couples. The fairways are immaculate and the greens were fast and challenging. The outdoor dining for lunch was also excellent - both service and food. We had a very enjoyable experience.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Put our foursome behind a Sunday morning golf tournament

They/You put us immediately behind a Sunday morning golf tournament?! We were 3 1/2 hours into 10 holes when I asked the starter to go pack to hole 1 and play the front again. Ridiculous!!!!!

Conditions Average
Value Poor
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 20
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 109
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Resort course that feels like a good muni

Played here after the Bear. Definitely not as upscale as the Bear or in as pristine condition, but after getting beat up on that course it was more than welcome to play Spruce. Still a fun layout with some interesting holes. Greens were far more approachable, the course was not as long and wind did not come into play as much. Good amount of elevation changes, doglegs, bunkers, and water. Still about 25% overpriced for the experience. Not a bucket list course, wasn't really affordable either at $80/round.

Conditions Good
Value Fair
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Very enjoyable

I loved the course layout, which provided a good variety of long and short holes, straight and doglegs, challenging par 3s.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Great golf!

I played this for the second time. Staff was very friendly this time as opposed to the last starter that had an authority issue.

Course was perfect from all the rain. Greens are somewhat small and very fast. Don’t get above the hole.

Cart guys were great as was all the staff.

This pro shop is one of the best I’ve seen. There line if golf attire is second to none. Very good job by the buyers.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful course.

Had fun playing Spruce Run with my family. Great condition and challenging holes.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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