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Brute at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa
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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.
| Tee | Par | Length | Rating | Slope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tournament | 72 | 7085 yards | 73.8 | 136 |
| Championship | 72 | 6554 yards | 71.9 | 131 |
| Regular | 72 | 5925 yards | 69.0 | 125 |
| Forward (W) | 74 | 5244 yards | 70.0 | 129 |
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | Out | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | In | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue M: 74.3/141 | 424 | 544 | 374 | 204 | 409 | 514 | 411 | 175 | 432 | 3487 | 440 | 500 | 370 | 157 | 396 | 605 | 190 | 420 | 464 | 3542 | 7029 |
| Gold M: 72.2/132 W: 78.9/142 | 395 | 509 | 351 | 173 | 370 | 508 | 387 | 149 | 398 | 3240 | 414 | 483 | 338 | 136 | 375 | 572 | 166 | 383 | 437 | 3304 | 6544 |
| Gold/Silver M: 69.3/130 W: 75.7/138 | 395 | 414 | 351 | 133 | 370 | 471 | 387 | 149 | 376 | 3046 | 388 | 483 | 338 | 136 | 375 | 447 | 166 | 329 | 340 | 3002 | 6048 |
| Silver M: 68.4/128 W: 74.5/136 | 387 | 414 | 342 | 133 | 357 | 471 | 379 | 136 | 376 | 2995 | 388 | 385 | 314 | 128 | 364 | 447 | 160 | 329 | 340 | 2855 | 5850 |
| Red M: 65.8/116 W: 70.8/129 | 255 | 409 | 327 | 129 | 305 | 385 | 364 | 123 | 320 | 2617 | 286 | 381 | 288 | 107 | 352 | 443 | 141 | 310 | 335 | 2643 | 5260 |
| Handicap | 7 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 13 | 17 | 5 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 10 | 6 | |||
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| Handicap (W) | 13 | 3 | 9 | 15 | 11 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 12 | 18 | 14 | 2 | 16 | 8 | 6 |
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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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Beautiful Photo submitted by ivymike86 on 08/28/2021
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No. 18. 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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the Brute Photo submitted by pblackmur on 07/18/2013
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beautiful Photo submitted by pblackmur on 07/18/2013
Golf review - grand geneva
Great design. Needs to be better maintained for the cost of play.
The Brute
Course is well worth it if anywhere near it during the summer and fall.
Classic!
In Immaculate condition, the Brute lived up to my expectations as one of the best courses in Lake Geneva. Outstanding service as well. Highly recommended.
Awesome Layout......But
Played The Brute for the first time yesterday for my Birthday. The layout of the course is awesome, I truly enjoyed the fact that I had to hit just about every club in my bag, whether it be because the hole required a certain shot shape off the tee, or because the hole required a layup etc. Greens were decent, but the speeds were widely inconsistent. Now, for the two things that made me give this place a 3/4 star rating. #1- The bunker were horrendous, they all had stones in them, some were large and were buried so I didn't see them and they damaged both my 54⁰ & 60⁰. There is no excuse for this type of sand at a resort of this caliber, completely unexcusable. #2- $8.50 for a beer, completely insane. You would think they'd have pristine sand in their bunkers after charging people these crazy beer prices!
It's a Brute...but very playable
Our foursome played on a warm, slightly windy day. Course conditions were great. Good layout and variety of holes. Every staff member from the pro shop, starters, bartenders, etc. were supremely nice and attentive. Treated us like appreciated guests. Thank you.
It was good
I think it wasn't great for me as I've heard it talked up so much so maybe had too high of expectations. Tons of sand right in landing areas and in target zones make for a tough time. I was surprised at how the speed of the greens a bit later in the day as I chased the sun in. Seemed like they almost watered them too much to keep them alive but was expecting some faster roll.
I believe a lot of the flowerbeds are being redone or planned to be redone as spray paint on the ground so some of the beautification of the course not really showing. I wasn't blown away but it was a must play to cross off the list.
Top Notch
This is the prettiest and longest course I ever played. Everything and everybody was outstanding. will definitely be going back.
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