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Spring is around the corner, and with it comes plans for vacation. If you are in the midwestern part of the United States or simply want to travel to one of the best golf resorts, the experience at Grand Geneva is pure perfection with its beautiful views, exquisite golf courses, top of the line amenities and various other activities while not on the course.

The Grand Geneva Golf Resort is located in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin and is within reasonable driving distance to Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago. The picturesque resort covering 1,300 acres features special membership rates for those dedicated golfers who play regularly. For the vacationers, there are reasonably priced golf packages as well as lessons for beginners. The affordable greens fees not only come with a cart, but full use of the driving range, practice putting green, chipping area, locker room, and GPS yardage system. For a modest additional fee, golfers can try the new GolfBoard, which is an electronic card that is easy to ride and will enable players to navigate the course easier and more rapidly.

One of the two course offered at the resort is the Highlands Golf Course that features four set of tees ranging from 5011 to 6659 yards at the tips on a par 71 layout. Originally designed by Jack Nicklaus, this links-style course — similar to those seen in Scotland — was transformed by Bob Cupp in 1996.

Featuring creeks, abundance of foliage and beautiful rolling hills, the course provides a great experience for golfers at any level. The par 4 holes place strategy at a premium, whether opting to pull out the driver, hybrid, or long iron off the tee. With narrow landing areas, the Highlands is clearly a course for precise shot-making. The risk of the long ball hitters pulling out the driver are many with several bunkers and other hazards in play for errant shots. Golfers who take on this course will have a feeling of being in Scotland without having to travel across the Atlantic Ocean.

If you want to attack one of the most challenging venues in the Midwest, take on the Brute, undoubtedly one of the best courses in Wisconsin. Four teeing areas on this par 72 layout range from 5244 yards to over 7000 yards from the tips. The Robert Bruce Harris designed course features huge, undulating greens, distinctly formed water hazards, and nearly 70 bunkers.

Not only is the Brute long, but it’s also tight, requiring the ultimate combination of power and precision. The rolling hills, along with the tree-lined fairways, large traps and water hazards makes the course picturesque, but also very daunting to play for even the best golfers. Although the greens are large, they are quick, making three-putt a norm for those that aren’t careful. The well-manicured course is a true golf experience and a must for the avid golfer.

Public rates to play on these two spectacular layouts range from $59 to $99 per person. If you enjoy playing frequently, there are discounted rates for multiple-rounds which can be used anytime up to end the of April and from October until the end of the year. During the interim times, the rounds can be used after 1:00 p.m. only and tee times can be booked anytime within 72 hours out.

While golf is a main attraction at Grand Geneva, there is so much more to this amazing resort. There are 609 guest rooms, which includes 29 Villas and 225 suites at Timber Ridge Lodge that features the Moose Mountain Falls indoor waterpark.

Enjoy top skiing, snowboarding and outdoor Adventure Center, WELL Spa + Salon and a massive 10,000 square foot fitness center. If swimming is your passion, there are several spacious indoor and outdoor pools to enjoy. Planning a meeting or an event? There is over 60,000 square feet of meeting and event space available.

Every guest at Grand Geneva has access to a 20-acre lake with walking trails. The large Geneva Lake of over 5,400 acres can be enjoyed by traveling to downtown Lake Geneva, just west of the resort. The spacious fitness center offers classes, lockers, as well as relaxing saunas, whirlpools and steam room.

Need to keep in touch with your loved ones at home? No worries! Wi-Fi is available as well as anytime, anywhere mobile texting services. Having difficulties making reservations? The courteous concierge assistance makes this process easy and stress free.

Concerns about traveling from one area of the resort to the next? The on-property shuttle service which includes Grand Trolley (based on availability) makes this a non-issue. For those with electric cars, Grand Geneva has charging stations to take care of those needs.

For an even more enhanced stay at Grand Geneva, you can upgrade to the Geneva Club. This comes with a hearty, healthy breakfast, beverages, appetizers, and specials on alcoholic drinks.

Club members will be able to enjoy a sporting event on a big screen tv, relax with a good book or drink by a fireplace, or even find time to catch up on some work at one of many small work areas. The idea behind the Geneva Club is to provide personal service, attention to detail, and exquisite comfort.

Grand Geneva Resort & Spa is recognized as one of the top resorts known for group getaways, business ventures, and much more. Outdoorsmen enjoy the resort for their great hiking and biking trails, as well as horseback riding. Into winter sports? Book a ski retreat or a golf outing in the summer with a girls getaway package.

After a long day enjoying the many that Grand Geneva has to offer, guests can enjoy some of the best restaurants. If you want to go upscale, Geneva ChopHouse serves the top of the line cuts of meat. Grand Café uses locally grown produce with menu that changes from season to season. If Italian food is your choice, check into Ristorante Brissago. For those that just want a more casual setting for perhaps a drink and lite dining, the Leinenkugel’s Mountain Top Lodge and Links Bar & Grill is for you.

To touch a bit more on the magnificent skiing Grand Geneva has to offer, the skiing and snow resort in the country of Lake Geneva at the Mountain Top has 20 runs. They were carefully set up for skiers of all abilities, ages, and group sizes to enjoy. The snowmaking ability at the resort makes it available all season — even when the weather doesn’t cooperate.

Beginners and children can learn to ski through many qualified teaching professionals. For those without equipment, that’s not a problem! The equipment can be rented at reasonable rates. Three chairlifts, two carpet lifts, a six-acre park, great rates, and dining is all anyone can ask for in a complete ski getaway for arguably the best skiing in the state!

With fitness and well-being at the forefront of many people’s lives, Grand Geneva has that covered as well. Spa services and salon services include manicures, pedicures, top notch hair stylists, and professional massages. The WELL Spa+Salon is perfect for relaxation, escapism, and a way to renew and reinvigorate yourself after a busy day.

If it’s imperative for you to maintain fitness level while on vacation, that is not a problem at Grand Geneva. Enjoy free weights, treadmills, cardio machines, cross trainers, or take up a yoga class, cycling, water aerobics, and much more!

Although families often vacation at Grand Geneva, it’s also a very popular location for conventions and business venues with the vast amount of conference space available. The space is perfect for parties, rehearsal dinners, and much more.

Grand Geneva is undoubtedly a great golf getaway, but it’s so much more! It has something for everyone and with its professional Midwestern courtesy, great amenities, and well-maintained facility, Grand Geneva’s reputation as a top resort in the Midwest is well deserved.