Brute at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
About
Grand Geneva Resort & Spa was ranked in the top 10 northern U.S. golf resorts by Conde Nast Traveler. The resort boasts two championship courses, the Brute and the Highlands. The formidable Brute Course stretches to over 7,000 yards. It is considered one of the toughest golf courses in the Midwest. The layout wanders across rolling terrain, incorporating a variety of elevation changes that range from subtle to dramatic. There are 68 bunkers strategically placed along the massive, undulating greens. The course is aptly named since it will relentlessly test your skills. It is more challenging than the Highlands, which is a links course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. In addition to the two courses, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa also has a practice facility complete with a driving range and putting and chipping greens.
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Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by u488044310 on 05/02/2026
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Photo submitted by u488044310 on 05/02/2026
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Photo submitted by u488044310 on 05/02/2026
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Photo submitted by Fox3879 on 07/04/2025
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Photo submitted by Jsadorf on 06/01/2025
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Grand Geneva (Brute), hole 9 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2024
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Grand Geneva (Brute), hole 13 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2024
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Grand Geneva (Brute), hole 18 Photo submitted by TimGavrichGP on 11/29/2024
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Photo submitted by xianjingwong on 06/08/2022
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Beautiful Photo submitted by ivymike86 on 08/28/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160960549 on 07/10/2021
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Photo submitted by u314160960549 on 07/10/2021
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Photo submitted by u000007643820 on 04/30/2021
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Photo submitted by u000007643820 on 04/30/2021
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Photo submitted by Pyldriver on 07/11/2020
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Photo submitted by Sean7952283 on 06/30/2020
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Photo submitted by jsg2483212 on 07/14/2019
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No. 18. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 06/13/2019
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Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 06/13/2019
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Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 06/13/2019
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sandblaster Photo submitted by pblackmur on 07/18/2013
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up and over Photo submitted by pblackmur on 07/18/2013
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the Brute Photo submitted by pblackmur on 07/18/2013
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beautiful Photo submitted by pblackmur on 07/18/2013
Golfer Reviews
Twilight Delight
Got out on the Brute 7/28 with a 3:39 tee time. Staff were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The price for guests staying in residence is outstanding ($39.00 with cart) and the course despite its name is very beautiful with amazing vistas from several tee boxes. The greens are huge and challenging, the fairways wide yet require accuracy to stay out of trouble as water, sand and trees come into play on numerous holes. This is a must play course for golfers visiting the area.
Great value
Absolutely the best value in area. Great layout in fantastic condition. I drive 1 hour to get on this Trac. Any serious golfer must play this great course!
Great course
Nice elevation changes throughout the course. Overall conditioning of the course was good, greens could’ve been cut just a little shorter, otherwise conditioning is great. Layout is nice. Staff was very pleasant and helpful.Definitely will be coming back and bringing some friends.
Great golf experience
Great first experience on near perfect condition course. Very hot day contributed to just an okay golf performance, but course is a lot of fun and very well maintained.
Top Notch Course
Course in great shape. Bunkers, greens , fairways, tee boxes all great. Staff is very accomodating. Our foursome needed 3 carts for social distancing. No problem.
Fantastic
This course is the crown jewel of golf venues.
The course is immaculate and beautiful. The test is a great challenge of your golf ability. The staff and all on course attendants are thoughtful and considerate. This is without a doubt the premier facility for golfers in northern Illinois. I can't wait to get back out and play !!
Always a treat to play at Grand Geneva
This is my second time playing The Brute and it was just as magnificent as I remembered it. A very picturesque course that really gets you thinking on every shot. And once you get to the greens, it's a whole 'nother ball game. Very challenging. Great golf conditions. I wish more people would fix their ball marks on the greens! The putting surfaces were pretty pock marked by the afternoon. I fix a few every hole and like to think it's good Karma.
W O W
What beautiful golf course. More open than I thought it would be . Some hole require a iron off the tee unless you have the capability to bomb a drive into narrow landing areas. Just a great course. What a layout! Everything was in top notch shape. Love to play again..Worth the trip. Nice to see how the other half lives.. Staff were very friendly and the golf carts were like driving a Caddillac.
What a day !
Played on a Monday and it couldn't have been better. Beautiful weather and paired with 2 great guys. The Brute is worth every penny! Fantastic layout, course was in pristeen condition. Staff was friendly and courteous. I will definitely be back and will bring my friends. What a great way to spend a beautiful day !!
beautiful course
Got a hot deal that I couldn't pass up!Beautiful scenic course in excellent shape!Huge fast greens
Great Day at Geneva National
Course was in great shape and thankfully greens weren't too fast given some holes slope severely back to front. Staff was very helpful and friendly, taking precautions given COVID risks.