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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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Golf courses at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
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Images from Grand Traverse Resort & Spa
Golfer Photos
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Photo submitted by markklein427 on 09/14/2025
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Photo submitted by Tmoreino118 on 06/28/2024
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Photo submitted by u8230417 on 04/24/2024
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 09/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 09/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 09/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 09/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 09/08/2023
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Photo submitted by u183373765 on 09/08/2023
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Great Group! Photo submitted by Curleron on 06/04/2023
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Photo submitted by hambeb on 09/09/2021
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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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Photo submitted by Trent7888405 on 07/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Trent7888405 on 07/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Trent7888405 on 07/09/2021
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Photo submitted by Trent7888405 on 07/09/2021
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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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Photo submitted by Jonathon4403245 on 07/28/2020
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Photo submitted by jastwhit on 06/26/2020
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Photo submitted by cjohnbrown on 10/07/2019
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Photo submitted by cjohnbrown on 10/07/2019
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 11/05/2018
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 11/05/2018
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 11/05/2018
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 11/05/2018
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Photo submitted by noahjurik on 11/05/2018
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 08/29/2017
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Photo submitted by MikeBaileyGolf on 08/29/2017
Reviews
The Bear
Tough but fair. Put the ball in play and you can have a reasonable score, make a mistake and you’ll pay. The course and surrounding areas are beautiful and interesting. Play here iif you’re visiting Traverse City.
Perfect course as always
The front nine is as much challenge as you want depending on the tees you choose, while the back 9 is less challenging but after the front nine you are ready to have fun. Very enjoyable, have played often and will play more in the future.
The staff was very friendly and helpful to any questions we had. The course was in great shape and we enjoyed our round of golf the the scenic views of the area.
Not very well marked for a public course. I hit the best drive of the day only to have it run out into the hazard since there was no indication as to how far it was to the hazard.
My wife played with me and this cousre is very unfair to women. Many of the forced carries are to long for the average female golfer.
This cousre has four men's tees and no real women's tees.
Un"Bear"able pace of play
My wife bailed after 9, a single joined me ND he filed on hole 12. On 13 I had two other groups still waiting to hit. I called the pro shop, the ranger said it was all booked. There exists no excuse for expecting someone to have round that exceeds 5 hours. The course layout and condition were not able to offset my EXTREME DISSAPPOINTMENT.
2 very slow 2somes
Course is great. 2 older couples both playing slow and not playing ready golf. Makes for long waits on a hot day.
Hidden Gem
Spruce is the oldest of the three courses here at GT Resort so it gets overlooked. Course is in amazing shape and is challenging without being brutal like The Bear.
Give it a chance you might be surprised.
Very enjoyable experience
The staff and amenities at this resort are excellent. The Spruce Run 18 was a good challenge for a group of moderate handicap couples. The fairways are immaculate and the greens were fast and challenging. The outdoor dining for lunch was also excellent - both service and food. We had a very enjoyable experience.
Put our foursome behind a Sunday morning golf tournament
They/You put us immediately behind a Sunday morning golf tournament?! We were 3 1/2 hours into 10 holes when I asked the starter to go pack to hole 1 and play the front again. Ridiculous!!!!!