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Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Wisconsin

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Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Courses
2
From
$695
Best for
Buddies

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa — overview

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is a classic Midwest golf getaway with 36 holes of championship golf, full-service resort amenities, and easy access to Lake Geneva. The Brute brings the big, brawny test, while The Highlands adds a more strategic, Scottish-inspired resort layout.

Courses
2 courses
Best months
May – October
Ideal length
2–4 days
From airport
50–60 min
Trips from
$695

Golf Courses at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Wisconsin · Course 1

The Brute

Holes
18
Par
72
Yards
5,219 - 7,626
Est.
1968

The Brute at Grand Geneva Resort is one of Wisconsin’s most iconic championship golf courses, known for its massive bunkers, dramatic elevation changes, and demanding layout. Originally designed by Robert Bruce Harris and later renovated by Bob Cupp, this award-winning course delivers a challenging resort golf experience with panoramic countryside views and a reputation as one of the toughest courses in the Midwest.

The Brute

Wisconsin · Course 2

The Highlands

Holes
18
Par
71
Yards
5,113 - 6,909
Est.
1971

The Highlands at Grand Geneva Resort is a scenic parkland-style championship course featuring rolling terrain, tree-lined fairways, and a more playable layout that appeals to golfers of all skill levels. Designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus, the course blends strategic shot values with classic Wisconsin resort golf in the heart of Lake Geneva.

The Highlands

Trip Packages at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Starting points. Everything is built around your dates, group size, and the courses you want to play.

Grand Geneva Two-Course Golf Package

From $895 per golfer

A Lake Geneva golf getaway built around rounds on The Brute and The Highlands, with resort lodging, spa and dining access, and time to enjoy downtown Lake Geneva.

All golf and lodging taxes and fees included. Excludes flights, airport transfers, and caddies. Rates subject to change.

Lake Geneva Resort Golf Weekend

From $695 per golfer

A flexible long-weekend itinerary with two rounds at Grand Geneva, optional replay golf, resort dining, spa time, and Lake Geneva restaurants or lake activities.

All golf and lodging taxes and fees included. Excludes flights, airport transfers, and caddies. Rates subject to change.

Golf Lifestyle

What to Expect at Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Why visit

Grand Geneva works well because it gives groups a complete resort trip without making golf feel secondary. You get two distinct 18-hole courses on property: The Brute, a long and demanding Robert Bruce Harris design known for huge greens, bold bunkering, elevation change, and water; and The Highlands, originally designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus and later transformed by Bob Cupp into a strategic, links-inspired course. Add renovated resort rooms, suites, villas, a spa, pools, restaurants, and Lake Geneva nightlife nearby, and it becomes an easy Midwest option for buddies trips, couples golf weekends, and groups that want golf, lodging, dining, and activities in one place.

Accommodations

Grand Geneva offers newly renovated resort guest rooms and suites in the main resort, plus larger villas for groups that want more space. The property also connects to broader Lake Geneva resort amenities, dining, spa, pools, and seasonal recreation.

Resort amenities

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is a full-service Lake Geneva resort built around two championship golf courses, resort lodging, villas, dining, spa, pools, practice areas, and year-round recreation. It works especially well for groups that want golf on property but still want access to Lake Geneva restaurants, lake activities, and resort amenities.

  • 36 Holes of Championship Golf
  • The Brute & The Highlands
  • Renovated Rooms, Suites & Villas
  • Spa, Pools & Resort Dining
  • Lake Geneva Area Access
Where to stay

3 hand-picked stays.

Each property is selected for proximity to the next round, the kind of evening that fits a long golf trip, and the feel we want for the group.

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Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Guest Rooms & Suites

Full-service Lake Geneva resort with newly renovated guest rooms, suites, restaurants, spa, pools, and direct access to The Brute and The Highlands.

Best fit for couples, smaller groups, and anyone who wants the full resort experience in the main hotel.

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Villas at Grand Geneva

Studio to Three-Bedroom Villas

Spacious villa-style lodging with studio to three-bedroom layouts, giving golf groups more room while staying within the Grand Geneva resort campus.

Strong option for buddies trips, families, and groups wanting shared space.

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Timber Ridge Lodge & Waterpark

Suites

Family-oriented suite lodging connected to the Grand Geneva resort experience, useful for golf trips that include spouses, kids, or non-golf activities.

Best for family golf getaways rather than a pure buddies-trip setup.

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Plan Your Trip to Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

Getting there

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, roughly 50–60 minutes from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) and about 90 minutes from Chicago O’Hare depending on traffic. Most golf groups will want a rental car or private transfer so they can also reach downtown Lake Geneva, nearby restaurants, and other area courses.

Best time to visit
The best time to visit Grand Geneva for golf is May through October. Late spring and early fall usually bring the best mix of comfortable temperatures, strong course conditions, and easier resort pacing, while summer is best for groups pairing golf with Lake Geneva activities.
Who it's best for
Best for Midwest buddies trips, couples golf weekends, corporate retreats, and groups that want resort amenities with two on-property championship courses.
Address
7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 53147
Season
Daily; golf season is typically spring through fall, weather permitting
Course details
Features two 18-hole championship courses: The Brute and The Highlands. The Brute is a Robert Bruce Harris design known for length, elevation, large greens, bunkering, and water. The Highlands was originally designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus and transformed by Bob Cupp in 1996 into a Scottish-inspired resort course.
Location
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Nearest airport
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)
Trip style
Resort
Best for
Buddies Trips, Couples Golf Weekends, Corporate Retreats, Lake Geneva Getaways

Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

How many golf courses are at Grand Geneva Resort?

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa has 36 holes of championship golf across two 18-hole courses: The Brute and The Highlands.

What are the golf courses at Grand Geneva?

The two courses are The Brute, the resort’s long and demanding championship course, and The Highlands, a Scottish-inspired course originally designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus and later transformed by Bob Cupp.

Which Grand Geneva course is harder?

The Brute is generally considered the tougher test, stretching over 7,000 yards with large greens, dramatic bunkering, water, and elevation change.

Can you stay on property at Grand Geneva?

Yes. Grand Geneva offers renovated resort rooms and suites, plus villas that work well for larger golf groups.

What is the best time to visit Grand Geneva for golf?

May through October is the main golf season, with late spring and early fall usually offering the best mix of comfortable weather and strong course conditions.

How far is Grand Geneva from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport?

Grand Geneva is roughly 50–60 minutes from Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, depending on traffic and routing.

Is Grand Geneva good for buddies trips?

Yes. Two on-property courses, villas, resort dining, bars, spa amenities, and nearby Lake Geneva make it an easy Midwest buddies trip or couples golf weekend.

What else is nearby besides golf?

Groups can add downtown Lake Geneva restaurants, lake activities, boat tours, breweries, shopping, spa time, and nearby courses like Geneva National or Hawks View.

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Where is Grand Geneva Resort & Spa?

2 courses3 lodging options

7036 Grand Geneva Way, Town of Lyons, Wisconsin 53147, United States

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