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

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I Recommend This Course
4.0
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First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
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Reviews 56
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Michigan Advisor
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First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

It was good

I think it wasn't great for me as I've heard it talked up so much so maybe had too high of expectations. Tons of sand right in landing areas and in target zones make for a tough time. I was surprised at how the speed of the greens a bit later in the day as I chased the sun in. Seemed like they almost watered them too much to keep them alive but was expecting some faster roll.

I believe a lot of the flowerbeds are being redone or planned to be redone as spray paint on the ground so some of the beautification of the course not really showing. I wasn't blown away but it was a must play to cross off the list.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 4
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

What about the greens?

The course was in good shape overall, and the resort setting is spectacular. It has been very dry, so fairways greens and even the rough was fast. Very fast. The course is perfect for nearly every golfer up to about a 25 handicap. After that it gets a little long and my get frustrating (particularly a couple of the par threes).

The surprise to me was the greens. Not that they were a little brown in some cases from lack of rain, but that they had inconsistent surfaces, sometimes in the same green. In many cases, foreign growth had made it onto the putting surface. There are some bargain greens fees available ($72), which give the course "value for the money".

But if you pay $120 - the same value is not gained

Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 22
Skill Intermediate
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I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 27
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Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Top Notch

This is the prettiest and longest course I ever played. Everything and everybody was outstanding. will definitely be going back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 2
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

First time at Highlands Course

Played as a single but was paired up with another golfer. Had a super round except that we were following a golf tournament group that was slow so it took 4 1/2 hrs.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Reviews 100
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 100
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Beautiful layout

Course was in great condition, and very challenging!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 82
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
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Previously Played

Beautiful and challenging golf course

We played this course over 30 years ago and it’s as challenging as it was then. Brute is brutal with higher greens as well as tee boxes. Greens are protected by sand traps or and water. Fast and tricky greens but not impossible. Absolutely beautiful scenery, worth drying up to Lake Geneva. Staffs are terrific!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart

Excellent facility

Incredible golf experience. Friendly and attentive staff. Swift and easy check in, top notch practice areas. Food and beverage staff (Roxanne and bev cart I think Michelle??) were outstanding. The golf course was in amazing shape. Kyle Nash and his ground crew make this place a real gem. Hands down, best and smoothest cart paths I've ever been on. The scenery was spectacular and we completed our round in 4 hours on a beautiful sunny late May Sunday. This golf course is full strength. You will not shoot an easy round here. If you love a challenging course, as I do, you must play here. Cannot say enough good things about this facility.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Great bargain!

Staff and amenities were top notch. Loved the layout.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 4
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Excellent condition except slow greens with ball marks.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
5.0
First Time Playing
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 11
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Previously Played
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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