The Bear at Grand Traverse ResortThe Bear Course at The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd
Acme, Michigan 49610
Grand Traverse County

Phone(s): (800) 748-0303


The 18-hole The Bear Course at The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa in Acme, MI is a resort golf course that opened in 1984. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, The Bear Course at The Grand Traverse Resort & Spa measures 7078 yards from the longest tees and has a slope rating of 148 and a 76.3 USGA rating. The course features 4 sets of tees for different skill levels. Greens and fairways are bent grass.

4 stars out of 5 (based on 2 reviews)
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Golf course details

  • Holes: 18
  • Designed by: Jack Nicklaus
  • Public/Private: Resort
  • Year opened: 1984
  • Golf Season: Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/31
  • Guest Policy: Open
  • Tee times welcomed: Yes
  • Fairways: Bent Grass
  • Greens: Bent Grass

Facilities

  • Pro in house: Yes
  • Driving range: Yes
  • Rental clubs: Yes
  • Rental carts: Included in fee

Green fees price ranges

  • Week days: $70 - $140
  • Week-ends: $85 - $140

Course policies and advisements

  • Metal spikes allowed: No
  • Dress code: No denim or tee shirts
  • Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed

Length, slope and rating for each tee

Tee Par Yardage Slope Rating
Blue 72 6618 144 73.2
Black 72 7078 148 76.3
Red 72 5281 139 73.4
White 72 6129 140 71.2
 

Reader Ratings / Reviews

  • 4.5 stars out of 5
    by Shaun Donahue
    on April 02nd, 2010 09:18
    The Bear has been tamed a bit since it opened 25 years ago. Currently it is definitely still a challenging course but a bit more enjoyable. Course is always in top notch condition.
  • 3.5 stars out of 5
    by B. Tucker
    on September 09th, 2009 14:17
    Good players will enjoy this test, bad players will just have to enjoy the beat down. It's tough, thanks to small, well-guarded greens built during Nicklaus' design period where penal was good. At least the course is in fantastic condition and the resort is one of Michigan's best. Warm up on Wolverine and Spruce Run before you take this one on. Great finishing par 4 with a split fairway.
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