Grand Geneva Resort - Brute G.C. - no. 9
The par-4 ninth hole on The Brute Course at Grand Geneva Resort presents lots of trouble off the tee.
7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147, US
(262) 248-8811
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About Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

The Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is a sprawling 1,300-acre, AAA Four Diamond property, home to 355 rooms and 29 new villas. It's a four-season destination with the Mountain Top ski and snowboard facility and the 225-room Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark, an indoor-outdoor waterpark. Sandwiched between Milwaukee and Chicago, Grand Geneva invites city slickers to enjoy the laid-back lake life for a while. It started out as the Lake Geneva Playboy Club, part of Hugh Hefner’s empire. That chapter closed in 1981. Eventually, the property rebranded as a luxury golf resort in 1994 with fine dining and conference facilities for corporate clients. The Highlands and The Brute roll over hills and water hazards, creating distinct theaters for challenging and memorable golf. The WELL Spa + Salon, located in a separate fitness building, offers more than 65 treatments and services.

Facts

Price Range$$$, $$$$
Property Class★★★★
Acres1300
Year Opened1968
Number of Units500+

Amenities

RestaurantsFine, Casual, Bar
Room TypesRoom, Suite
PoolIndoor
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

Kids ProgramYes
Room ServiceYes
ConciergeYes

Rules

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

Golf courses at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
696 Reviews (696)
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

The Brute is always Brutal!

The course was very scenic and in great shape, the greens have been aerated, which is to be expected this time of year. Always a pleasure to play at Grand Geneva!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great course, one of the best in the area!

This is a beautiful course with stunning views and was in great condition. The one exception would be the greens since they were recently aerated, but that is understandable. The course was also very challenging, with well placed hazards. Keep your tee shots in the fairway or it could be a long day.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 28
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

What a beautiful course!

First time golfing this course. What a beautiful course. Although the greens had been aerated, it was still a great experience golfing this course and what a great price!

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Staff and price were great

Only drawback was the rough was way to high and made the pace of play slower. People looking for their balls and having a difficult time hitting out of it. This is a resort course you want your guests to enjoy it, not get frustrated by it.

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Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Little bit of everything

First time golfing at this course. Enjoyed the variety of holes that it offered and the amenities were a plus. The GPS the carts included was a big bonus. The course is challenging but fair. The greens made the course difficult; they were fast and hard to read but receptive to shots from the fairway. Golfnow rate made the course affordable and a good value.

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First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 29
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

fun course not long but challenging be accurate

very beautiful course not super long but need to be accurate, great greens fast, true

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Price. Great views

While the price was right and the views were very nice the greens seemed bumpy and the speeds were different from one green to the next. It was very challenging. The sand traps are huge.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 1.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Beautiful Course

The brute course is no joke, quite challenging, with wicked quick greens, many bunkers and water that come into play often. The views around the holes and tee boxes are scenic and serene. It's an experience unlike any other. I would definitely go back. I am a 5 handi, and managed to shoot to that handicap, although it was a challenge.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Challenging, yet fun.

Course was in excellent condition. Definitely challenging. Lots of sand and a lot of water for a midwest course.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Great Features

Great Course & Beautiful setup great greens well maintained

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Wonderful experience!

The experience and facilities at Grand Geneva are top notch!
It's always a pleasure to play the Highlands with its tough greens and elevation changes that are always challenging. The course was in very nice condition and maintained as always and I've never had a bad experience here! Highly recommend!!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

The Brute never disappoints

I love playing here and love using Golfnow to play there, I'm too cheap otherwise. It's a great course, the greens were slow but were in great shape, and tee to green the course is amazing. A must play.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great Course - Great Staff -Great Experience

I always enjoy playing this course. Beautifully maintained and the staff makes the experience so enjoyable.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Well kept, challenging course.

I love the Highlands! About 1000 yards shorter than the resorts other Course The Brute, but a well kept thinking man's course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Difficulty 3.0
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

One of the top courses in the State

It had been a number of years since we played here, and the return was maked by nostalgia and admiration that not much has changed. It is a beautiful and hilly layout with all the challenges of a championship course. Given the size of the greens, hitting them in regulation is only half the battle.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Undulating, pastoral, picturesque, and well maintained.

If you like a combination of elevated tees and greens set back in a rural setting, the Brute is a must. The greens are quite large and played soft. Very well maintained course.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 22
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

the course and staff were top shelf, A-1

The course and staff were great, HOWEVER, the pace of play left us with a bitter taste about course management. We waited on EVERY hole for 4 clowns who had NO golf etiquette, and even when we informed the ranger, he said," well it's a tough course, and they are trying". But they still did not let us play through. I've played many other courses and the rate of play is usually 4:15 minutes, not over 5 hrs. Sorry, just being honest.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Greens need work

I've golfed here before and I was alarmed at the quality of the greens. They had varying speeds as well as weed and foreign grass growth issues. For what the normal charge is for this course, $150+, its not worth it. Some of the par 3 tee boxes were also in terrible shape.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 2.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 31
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Busy day for one of their "Hot Dates" in August!

A very busy day for one of their "Hot Dates" in August!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

This course will challenge you. Shot placements are tough but fair.

Our group had a last minute change of plans and we decided to try this course. Boy, are glad we did. Still talking about it.

First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 3.0
Difficulty 5.0
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