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4.3
280 Reviews (280)
5 Stars
196
4 Stars
66
3 Stars
9
2 Stars
7
1 Stars
2
Conditions
4.3
Value
4.0
Layout
4.4
Friendliness
4.6
Pace
4.1
Amenities
4.1
87.2%
Recommend this course
266 out of 280 reviews
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3.9
9 Reviews (9)
5 Stars
4
4 Stars
3
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
1
1 Stars
1
Conditions
3.8
Value
3.3
Layout
4.0
Pace
3.3
Amenities
3.5
StaffFriendliness
4.3
66.7%
Recommend this course
6 out of 9 reviews
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4.1
23 Reviews (23)
5 Stars
13
4 Stars
5
3 Stars
0
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
1
Conditions
4.1
Value
3.8
Layout
4.4
Pace
4.0
Amenities
4.0
StaffFriendliness
4.6
78.3%
Recommend this course
18 out of 23 reviews
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Course Highlights
Course conditions consistently impress, with lush fairways, well-maintained rough, and a dynamic layout featuring elevation changes and rewarding tee shot angles. Friendly staff and a smooth pace of play make this a strong value for the overall experience.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Style Links
Par 71
Length 6659 yards
Slope 125
Rating 71.5

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa boasts two championship golf courses. The Brute Course is a formidable test while the Highlands Course presents a more player-friendly layout though it still has plenty of challenges in store. Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye teamed up to design the Highlands. It is a traditional links-layout that is tumbles across glacier-carved hills and valleys. It perfectly mimics the feel of courses of the British Isles especially on the undulating greens that are flanked with bunkers. The course is playable for all skill levels though low handicappers looking for a challenge might want to tackle the Brute. The resort has garnered a popular following amongst both locals and visitors. Conde Nast Traveler ranked it in the top ten northern US golf resorts and that is just one of the many accolades Grand Geneva Resort & Spa has received.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Pete Dye (1970) Jack Nicklaus (1970) Bob Cupp (1996) Bob Lohmann (2006) David Johnson (1996)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

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

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Tennis

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Reviews

4.3
280 Reviews (280)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 14
Undulating Greens 10
Bunkers 9
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 11
Entertaining Clients 10
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 10
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 11
Worth the Drive 11

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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Skill Intermediate
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Hot weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
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5.0
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Very fun course

A very fun layout with a good mixed of elevation and distance.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
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Reviews 21
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
1.0
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Rain out

We were rained out. Course was closed from 6am to 10am due to constant rain.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 6
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

Course in good shape

Golf course was in very good shape pace of play was real good

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
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Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 18
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Plays A few times a week
2.0
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Sam

Very difficult layout, greens very slow, course meanders around and it never feels fluid. Conditions were below average, greens were slow, most greens were elevated and short shots were penalized severely, won’t visit there again.

Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Fair
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
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Reviews 18
2.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Fair
Value Fair
Layout Poor
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 21
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 21
Skill Advanced
Plays Once 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 Good
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played

Fun layout

A fun course which will require the use of the entire bag. The par threes offer a nice variety of length with challenging carries. If you have your driver working it will award your boldness but the subtle angles can bring wood lines into play quickly.

Many elevated tees on par fours allow for different club choices to score.

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 5
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Don't come here so I can play more

Staff members were very friendly, golf carts are top notch I would compare them to TPC Scottsdale quality (as an example)

I will not go too harsh on the course conditions due to the weather that has happened throughout the week although still well maintained and a lot of beautiful scenery to the point that I forgot to take pictures lol.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Nice conditions, not worth the full price

The course conditions are great. The course design/layout itself was meh. Definitely worth it if you can get a golfnow deal under 80 dollars but wouldn’t pay more than that for a round.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 13
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best course for the money

This was a fantastic course. It was challenging

And in great condition. Great round for the low rate.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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