A view of a green with water coming into play at Grand Geneva Resort
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303 Reviews (303)
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4.6
Value
4.5
Layout
4.8
Friendliness
4.7
Pace
4.4
Amenities
4.5
96.1%
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4.7
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4.3
Value
4.6
Layout
4.7
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4.4
Amenities
4.2
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4.7
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About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7085 yards
Slope 136
Rating 73.8

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa was ranked in the top 10 northern U.S. golf resorts by Conde Nast Traveler. The resort boasts two championship courses, the Brute and the Highlands. The formidable Brute Course stretches to over 7,000 yards. It is considered one of the toughest golf courses in the Midwest. The layout wanders across rolling terrain, incorporating a variety of elevation changes that range from subtle to dramatic. There are 68 bunkers strategically placed along the massive, undulating greens. The course is aptly named since it will relentlessly test your skills. It is more challenging than the Highlands, which is a links course designed by Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye. In addition to the two courses, Grand Geneva Resort & Spa also has a practice facility complete with a driving range and putting and chipping greens.

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The Brute at Grand Geneva Resort
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Course Details

Year Built 1968
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Open: 4/01 Closed: 11/01
Architect Robert B. Harris (1968)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
Clubs Yes
GPS Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School Academy Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Fivesomes Allowed No
Walking Allowed No
Dress code Appropriate golf attire.

Available Facilities

Meeting Facilities, Banquet Facilities, Spa

Available Sports

Tennis

Accolades

Reviews

4.7
303 Reviews (303)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 8
Patio Dining 7
19th Hole Scenic Views 6
Course Challenges Include:
Elevation Changes 14
Bunkers 11
Plays Long 11
This course/club is great for:
A Weekend Splurge 10
Group Getaways 8
Wildlife/ Scenic Views 8
This Course's Location is:
At a Resort 11
Worth the Drive 10

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5 minutes from home.

I would like to thank Grand Geneva for a wonder round on the Brute course. The course has everything. Giant Greens as big as a house. Bunkers that make any beach jealous. Fair ways R Plush. Disappointed in that my 4 some repaired tons of ball marks on the greens, & put back quite a few fairway divots. Don't people have respect for such a great course. And all the cracked tees on tee boxes. Staff was great. Loved the GPS on the carts. No course should be over $100.00 to play. I found a daily special rate. & thank U for doing that. Im not rich. Every hole is a painting of its self.

Conditions Excellent
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Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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The Brute

Course was closed due to weather. How do I get a refund?

Conditions Poor
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Layout Poor
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Average
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Perfect weather
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Conditions Good
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Friendliness Excellent
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Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
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Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Thumb’s up

I have been coming here for around 30 years and it never disappoints.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
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Reviews 10
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Nice Course

It's the start of March and it was great weather! Course was in good condition. I will be back to see it in the summer, if not sooner. Like to see the leaves on the tree, because this was a beautiful course. give it a go!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
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Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Handicap 5-9
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Not bad for March

Played the group today after playing it last Sunday.
They were able to go out and cut the greens and roll them so they are much faster and more playable than they were 8 days ago.
Windy conditions with winds up to an exceeding 35 mph made it a tough day.
Playing as a twosome, playing behind a foursome made for around in just under 5 hours.
A little too long for a guy with a 62-year-old back...
But the tee box is in fairways were excellent.
Not sure why they don't have any rakes in the bunkers. Actually prefer the highlands over The Brute.

Conditions Good
Value Excellent
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Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Average
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First time

Very nice course and staff were very friendly. I will be back.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Excellent
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Reviews 10
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
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Previously Played

A round back in time

Course just as I remember it when it was owned by the playboy club

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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Conditions Excellent
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Great design. Needs to be better maintained for the cost of play.

Conditions Average
Value Fair
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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Classic!

In Immaculate condition, the Brute lived up to my expectations as one of the best courses in Lake Geneva. Outstanding service as well. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
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