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Conditions
4.7
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.8
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.7
94.4%
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387 out of 404 reviews
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4.8
Value
4.8
Layout
4.8
Pace
5.0
Amenities
4.8
StaffFriendliness
5.0
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4.9
29 Reviews (29)
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Conditions
4.8
Value
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Layout
4.8
Pace
4.4
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4.8
96.6%
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Course Highlights
The Brute delivers an immaculate, water-laden layout with fast greens that consistently reward precise shot-making from tee to green. Exceptional amenities, friendly staff, and outstanding value make this resort course a compelling destination between Milwaukee and Chicago.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7085 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.8

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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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Robert B. Harris (1968)

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

4.8
404 Reviews (404)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 9
Patio Dining 8
19th Hole Scenic Views 7
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 15
Bunkers 12
Plays Long 11
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 11
Group Getaways 9
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 9
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 12
Worth the Drive 11

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Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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First Time Playing

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 46
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

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!

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 31
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Michigan Advisor
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

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.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 27
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Top Notch

This is the prettiest and longest course I ever played. Everything and everybody was outstanding. will definitely be going back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 102
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
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 82
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played

Beautiful and challenging golf course

We played this course over 30 years ago and it’s as challenging as it was then. Brute is brutal with higher greens as well as tee boxes. Greens are protected by sand traps or and water. Fast and tricky greens but not impossible. Absolutely beautiful scenery, worth drying up to Lake Geneva. Staffs are terrific!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent facility

Incredible golf experience. Friendly and attentive staff. Swift and easy check in, top notch practice areas. Food and beverage staff (Roxanne and bev cart I think Michelle??) were outstanding. The golf course was in amazing shape. Kyle Nash and his ground crew make this place a real gem. Hands down, best and smoothest cart paths I've ever been on. The scenery was spectacular and we completed our round in 4 hours on a beautiful sunny late May Sunday. This golf course is full strength. You will not shoot an easy round here. If you love a challenging course, as I do, you must play here. Cannot say enough good things about this facility.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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