Michigan Golf Journal February 2020

Michigan Golf Journal The Bear The Bear at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa comes out of hibernation each spring to test the best and entertain golfers of all skill levels – and 2020 marks The Bear’s 35th awakening since Jack Nicklaus created his spectacular signature design in 1985. Nationally ranked in the top 100 courses and consistently rated as one of Michigan’s toughest, The Bear has for decades drawn golfers who are looking for a chance to tame the challenge in Northern Michigan. “The Bear has the reputation of being difficult, but it also has the reputation of being fair,” said Tom McGee, director of golf operations. “Golfers tell us they like the challenge. And they tell us each of the holes is so unique and memorable that no two holes are the same. “It’s one of those golf courses where you have to think a lot, you need to look at the surroundings, and I think people appreciate that more and they concentrate more when playing it, as 35 th Anniversary of The Bear By Tom Lang