Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

Played here after the Bear. Definitely not as upscale as the Bear or in as pristine condition, but after getting beat up on that course it was more than welcome to play Spruce. Still a fun layout with some interesting holes. Greens were far more approachable, the course was not as long and wind did not come into play as much. Good amount of elevation changes, doglegs, bunkers, and water. Still about 25% overpriced for the experience. Not a bucket list course, wasn't really affordable either at $80/round.

Easy to hit fairways but hard to hit greens. Played on a wet windy day and had to hit 2-3 clubs up on certain holes. Challenging bunkers around the greens. Lots of mounds around the greens and on the sides of fairways. Course was in excellent condition. Round went fast. Lots of carry over water to small greens. Lots of levels to the greens. Super smooth cart paths, but shocking that there was no GPS in the carts at $120/round. Water refill stations were empty - but the drink cart would sell you water bottles. Played comparable courses for half price outside of resorts. Range balls before the round were not included.

I loved the course layout, which provided a good variety of long and short holes, straight and doglegs, challenging par 3s.

Course was in great condition never seen it better looking than this summer. I had a bonus. The greens were fast typically they are slow for my liking, but this year they were lightning.

First the good- fairways and greens in very good condition. Staff very friendly and pace of play was good although it was a Tuesday. The disappointing- $150 rack rate doesn’t include range balls and there is no short game practice area for non-members. With three golf courses this should be standard included and available. So many green side bunkers that appears staff not keeping up with maintenance as weeds growing around some bunker perimeters but sand quality is overall good.

Better have a good sand game to score well here. As the bunkers and small greens will test you some but don’t let the reviews scare you from playing here.

I played this for the second time. Staff was very friendly this time as opposed to the last starter that had an authority issue.

Course was perfect from all the rain. Greens are somewhat small and very fast. Don’t get above the hole.

Cart guys were great as was all the staff.

This pro shop is one of the best I’ve seen. There line if golf attire is second to none. Very good job by the buyers.

In excellent shape - challenging. Pace of play was great. Nice setup on the turn for good and drinks. Cart girl makes several runs. Great experience

Had fun playing Spruce Run with my family. Great condition and challenging holes.