Grand Traverse Resort & Spa (The Bear)

Overview: The Bear at Grand Traverse Resort is a Jack Nicklaus course in Acme, Michigan, built through rolling northern woodland and resort terrain. Scottish-style terracing, deep bunkers, moguls and shaped greens give the par-72 layout its demanding Nicklaus profile.

History: Jack Nicklaus first unleashed The Bear on June 17, 1985. The course has retained that difficult identity while remaining part of Grand Traverse Resort’s public golf offering.

Did You Know? The Bear was once ranked the 18th toughest course in America by Golf Digest, a distinction that matches the course’s reputation for bite as well as beauty.