Grand Traverse Resort

The Wolverine course at Grand Traverse Resort in Acme, Michigan, opened in 1999 as Gary Player's contribution to this northern Michigan golf destination. The property sits along the shores of East Grand Traverse Bay, roughly ten miles northeast of Traverse City, in a region known for its rolling terrain, hardwood forests, and proximity to the bay waters. Player's design takes advantage of the natural topography, incorporating elevation changes and wooded corridors that characterize the landscape of the Old Mission Peninsula area. The routing moves through mature stands of hardwoods and offers views toward the bay from elevated portions of the property. Player's design philosophy typically emphasizes strategic bunkering and risk-reward opportunities, and Wolverine reflects this approach with fairways that reward positioning and greens that require thoughtful club selection. The course plays as a resort layout accessible to a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge for accomplished players. Grand Traverse Resort operates as a year-round destination property with multiple courses, lodging, and dining facilities. The resort attracts both leisure travelers exploring the Traverse City wine country and Sleeping Bear Dunes region, as well as corporate and group outings. Wolverine serves as one of the resort's championship-length options alongside The Bear, another well-known course on the property. The northern Michigan golf season typically runs from late spring through fall, with the area's cherry orchards and lakeside setting providing the broader context for visitors to the region.