100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard, Acme, Michigan 49610, US
(231) 534-6000
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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

Price Range$$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres900
Year Opened1980
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual, Bar
Room TypesSuite, Room
PoolIndoor
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Beach AccessYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
CasinoYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?No
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
317 Reviews (317)
Reviews 9
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Over priced

Very overpriced course. Anthills everywhere, muddy fairways, uneven tee boxes. For $100 you should at least have some semblance of a quality golf course. The 12th hole was under construction and closed and we were given no notice before we got there. This is closer to a $65 course in the Grand Rapids area.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 2.0
Review 1
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Grand traverse Resort

All three courses at the resort had leagues going on and were completely full….there was no way of getting 9 holes in within 3 hours….paid for 2 players for 18 holes teeing off at 6

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
T O P 1000
Reviews 68
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Know your carry

Rough is treacherous and avoid at all costs. Most holes are carry only, not run-ups. Greens were in good, not great shape but reasonably predictable.

Top 1000 Contributor
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 10
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Course under some construction

When I got there I was told that you cannot play hole #6 as it is being worked on so just mark par or bogey on the score card. Then when we get to hole #12 which is normally a short par 4, now it is a par 3 as the tee boxes are in the middle of the fairway. Also due to more work being done. You still pay a premium to play this course and it would have been nice to know that these two holes were under construction PRIOR to booking. I would have played somewhere else for less money. I like the course and have played it many times and just don't think it is right for them to charge what they are for what you get or at least make this info known before you book online.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 1.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Twice a year
Recommended
Played

G T Resort-Spruce Run

Great day for golf at the Resort-Spruce Run Course. Wonderful staff from bag drop to check in and starter. Course in great shape despite renovations going on. 7th hole closed this date. Looking forward to playing again. Big time thumbs up!!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

I was very impressed. For an internal resort first nine it was very private. Lots of construction issues so it only played like 66 but still a great layout

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Handicap Don't know
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 5
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The Bear is a nice challenge

Great course design. Slow - needs starter to keep pace.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Bear great hospitality

Thought for early season the course was in good shape and had handled a few days of rain before. Staff as always was spot on in every category. Cart girls were also awesome

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Cold weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Fun layout

A fun course to play. Not as difficult as the Bear. Signage could be better. Got a great price on golf now.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
T O P 1000
Reviews 149
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Top 1000 Contributor
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 59
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Shot my Age!

Course was in great condition for this time of year. Greens have been pluged but still very playable - not as fast as usual but that's fine. Fairways and greens kept clear of leaves - rough, don't go there, gotta put the leaves somewhere! Shot 79, not my first 79 but finally age caught up to my score.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 15
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Review 1
Recommended
Played
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 7
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Wolverine - my favorite at Grand Traverse Resort

First- all of the courses ar Grand Traverse Resort were in excellent condition when I visited in October. Tee boxes, fairways, and greens were emaculate plus they vacuum up the fallen leaves every day - so no lost balls in leaf piles.Wolverine is a super fun and fair course with yardages for every skill level.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 8
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
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