Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
 
About Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
The 900-acre Grand Traverse Resort and Spa in Acme became a Michigan landmark in the 1980s on the outskirts of Traverse City as its distinctive 17-floot glass tower was built adjacent to The Bear, a notoriously tough course by Jack Nicklaus. Guests have so many choices among 600 guest rooms and condos, five restaurants and lounges, the Gallery of Shops, four indoor-outdoor pools, an indoor water playground, a 7,000-square-foot spa, a private beach on Grand Traverse Bay, a large health club with five indoor tennis courts and two other courses, The Wolverine by Gary Player and Spruce Run by William Newcomb. The nearby Turtle Creek Hotel and Casino, accessible by a free shuttle, is also owned by the Grand Traverse Band of Ottowa and Chippewa Indians.Facts
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    Great Group! Photo submitted by Curleron on 06/04/2023
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    The Bear's third hole. Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 09/07/2021
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    The Wolverine Photo submitted by JasonDeeganGA on 09/03/2021
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    Number 18 from the tee box. Photo submitted by Trent7888405 on 07/09/2021
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    Number 15 with a treacherous pin. Photo submitted by Trent7888405 on 07/09/2021
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Great fall conditions
The course is always in good condition even late fall. Staff is always very friendly. Absolutely recommend this facility.
Horribly rude staff, especially the ranger
I was in a golf tournament associated with a large group of folks at the resort for a conference. The ranger kept coming by telling us to speed up. He kept threatening that we would be required to skip a hole if we didn't pick up the pace. The tournament had a couple holes that had games, so that naturally slows play a bit. We were met at the turn by this horrible reprentative of a beautiful course and was told we were required to skip the first hole. He absolutely ruined our experience. What a terrible example of customer service. By the way, we finished our 17 holes in 4 hours and 32 minutes. I'm not sure I've ever finished a 4 man scramble in less than 5 hours.
Dont waist your money. There are tons of courses that cost less and offer an amazing experience without harassment. Treetops, Crystal and Shanty all offer amazing courses and are stay and play resorts. The Bear is beautiful, but this guy ruined our tournament. I will never be back.
Was a nice course
I thought it was a great course. I got it on a hot deal for $27 at a 5:30 tee time. I could only get through 9 holes, but it was a beautiful 9 holes and even the rougher course around here are more expensive for 9 holes. I will be back if there is another deal. Beautiful place to play a round
SLOW
9 holes took 2:45, gave up after hole 12. Ranger didn’t do anything to help. Group in front of us quit as well. Unreal for a place that charges $190. Recommend going to Bahle or A-ga-Ming where they actually respect the game. Beautiful course but not worth the nonsense.
A must play
As advertised, a well laid out and challenging course. Greens, fairways and bunkers were in top shape pace of play was average as expected at a resort course. Only suggestion would be clearer hole directions at some holes...notably 14 to 15
Beautiful grounds and well kept fairways. The pace of play was very slow though, this was the only downfall.
Grand Traverse Resort is doing what they have done for a long time, providing quality golf with great service, friendly professional staff and a zeal to be a leader. Keep up the positive experience we have grown to love and expect.
Nice facility
Handsome clubhouse and practice area. The course is heavily played so wear and tear on the tee boxes and pitchmarks on the greens. Pace was on the slow side. I like the bear a better. Overall Wolverine is solid and worth playing.
Tough, well maintained Resort course
This is a challenging but fair, course. Lots of water, doglegs bunkers and small greens. The big miss is pace of play. Avoid weekends.
Top Knotch Golf NWMI Golf Course
I'd been wanting to play here for a long time. Great course! Great fairways. Greens were a bit tough. All in all I will be back!
 
             
 
                                 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
