Question 1

How hard is The Wolverine Course?

Accepted Answer

The Wolverine Course is hard for most golfers. Higher-handicap players will find this course particularly challenging due to the elevated slope rating. A course rating of 74.5 means a scratch player is expected to score 74.5 under normal conditions. A slope of 140 indicates the course gets significantly harder for higher-handicap golfers relative to scratch golfers. Compared to a standard-slope course, handicaps here inflate by 24%.

Question 2

How hard is The Spruce Run Course?

Accepted Answer

The Spruce Run Course is moderately difficult for most golfers. Higher-handicap players will find this course particularly challenging due to the elevated slope rating. A course rating of 71.2 means a scratch player is expected to score 71.2 under normal conditions. A slope of 136 indicates the course gets significantly harder for higher-handicap golfers relative to scratch golfers. Compared to a standard-slope course, handicaps here inflate by 20%.

Question 3

How hard is The Bear Course?

Accepted Answer

The Bear Course is very hard for most golfers. This is a championship-caliber test with a high rating of 76.1 and a very high 150 slope indicating it is disproportionately difficult for mid and high handicaps. A course rating of 76.1 means a scratch player is expected to score 76.1 under normal conditions. A slope of 150 indicates the course gets significantly harder for higher-handicap golfers relative to scratch golfers. Compared to a standard-slope course, handicaps here inflate by 33%.

Question 4

What is the expected weather this week for Grand Traverse Resort & Spa?

Accepted Answer

Expected weather for Grand Traverse Resort & Spa for the next 7 days is:
Sun, October 18 - sunny at 68°F with southwesterly 19 mph winds
Mon, October 19 - sunny at 65°F
Tue, October 20 - sunny at 67°F
Wed, October 21 - sunny at 67°F
Thu, October 22 - partly sunny at 67°F
Fri, October 23 - sunny at 69°F
Sat, October 24 - cloudy at 69°F with southerly 10 mph winds

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	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	128
Yellow (W)	72	5281 yards	73.1	139

Tee	Par	Length	Rating	Slope
Black	72	7045 yards	74.5	140
Blue	72	6498 yards	71.8	138
Blue/White	72	6162 yards	70.2	135
White	72	5862 yards	68.7	134
White (W)	72	5862 yards	74	137
White/Yellow	72	5356 yards	66.1	126
White/Yellow (W)	72	5356 yards	71.2	130
Yellow	72	4950 yards	64.1	116
Yellow (W)	72	4950 yards	68.7	127

Grand Traverse Resort & Spa

The Bear Course

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The Spruce Run Course

The Wolverine Course

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Ratings

The Bear Course

The Spruce Run Course

The Wolverine Course

Conditions & Amenities

Frequently Asked Questions

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