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      Grand Traverse Resort and Spa - Bear

      100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Williamsburg, Michigan, 49690
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      Holes 18 Par 72 Length 7078 yards
      Slope 148 Rating 76.3

      • Year built: 1985
      • Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus,Thomas Pearson
      • 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, Williamsburg, Michigan, 49690
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      Holes 18 Par 72 Length 7078 yards
      Slope 148 Rating 76.3

      • Year built: 1985
      • Architect(s): Jack Nicklaus,Thomas Pearson
      • Greens: Bent Grass
      • Fairways: Bent Grass
      • Season: Open: 4/15 Closed: 10/31

      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 72 144
      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

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      • 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

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