Grand Traverse Resort and Spa - Bear

100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, Michigan, 49690

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Quick Facts

Holes: 18
Par: 72
Length: 7078 yards
Slope: 148
Rating: 76.3

Year built: 1985
Greens: Bent Grass
Fairways: Bent Grass
Season: Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/31

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Grand Traverse Resort and Spa - Bear

100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, Michigan, 49690

Contact: To contact the Pro Shop, call 231-534-6470. About Us Welcome to The Bear, every bit the animal it was when Jack Nicklaus first unleashed the course on June 17, 1985. Celebrated as one of the toughest 18 holes in Michigan, The Bear was ranked as the 18th toughest course in America, according to Golf Digest. This beautiful course offers the best of Traverse City golf and regularly stands out as a top golf course in Michigan. Nicklaus’ signature design features Scottish terraced fairways, tiered greens, deep grassy roughs, moguls and mounds, and deep pot bunkers. With rolling land, trees, lakes, streams, fruit orchards, and a variety of wildlife, The Bear features a mixture of different elements golfers rarely see on one course. This is northern Michigan golf at its finest. PROUD TO BEAR THE NAME The Bear’s name is a tribute to its designer, Jack Nicklaus, whose trademark blonde hair earned him the nickname “the Golden Bear.” Born in 1940, Jack Nicklaus is a legend both as a player and a course designer. His competitive career spanned five decades, including 18 professional major championship titles. He is the only player in history to have won each of the game’s majors at least three times, and is the only player to have completed the career “Grand Slam” on both the regular and senior tours.

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Tee Details

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Black	72	7078 yards	76.1	150
Blue	72	6601 yards	73.3	147
Blue/White	72	6347 yards	72.0	144
White	72	6122 yards	71.1	139
White (W)	72	6122 yards	77.8	150
White/Yellow	72	5688 yards	69.2	134
White/Yellow (W)	72	5688 yards	74.9	145
Yellow	72	5281 yards	67.0	128
Yellow (W)	72	5281 yards	73.1	139

Policies

Metal spikes allowed: No

Credit cards accepted: VISA, MasterCard, Amex Welcomed

Dress Code: Slacks, shorts and collared shirts are permitted. Denim, tee shirts and cut off shorts are not allowed.

Rentals/Services

Carts: Yes - included in green fees

Clubs: Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving range: Yes

Pitching/chipping area: Yes

Putting green: Yes

Teaching pro: Yes

Weather for Grand Traverse Resort and Spa - Bear

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