Jan 06, 2026 / Christy Walcott
By Greg Johnson - The Gaylord Golf Mecca, a paradise for golfers and America’s favorite summer golf destination, is now a winter wonderland of skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and more. But this doesn’t leave golfers out in the cold. MORE
Dec 29, 2025 / Christy Walcott
By Greg Johnson - #1 I will improve my golf swing: It can start with some instruction ranging from a lesson or two from a qualified professional to an instruction seminar, golf school or simply just practicing more. When you improve your swing, you will enjoy one of your favorite activities to a greater degree. MORE
Dec 04, 2025 / Val Wright
By Greg Johnson - Barry Owens, the GM of Treetops Resort, has been a leader in the golf industry for 39 years, and the Michigan Golf Course Association has named him the 2025 recipient of the Matthews Lifetime Achievement Award. The award is presented to an individual or organization that, over the span of a lifetime, has provided steadfast leadership, outstanding service and continuous commitment to the Michigan golf industry. MORE
Nov 24, 2025 / Christy Walcott
By Greg Johnson - Golfers have been coming back to the Gaylord Golf Mecca for many years, including the recently concluded and wonderfully bustling 2025 season. In fact, many are already booking for 2026. MORE
Nov 20, 2025 / Val Wright
By Greg Johnson - Lori Schlicher of Lewiston is not only considered the top player among senior women at Garland Lodge & Golf Resort, where she has been a member for several years, but the Golf Association of Michigan also recognizes her as the top senior women golfer in the state. The 64-year-old Schlicher burned up the competition in 2025, winning the Michigan Women’s Senior Amateur for the third consecutive year, the GAM Women’s Senior Championship and the GAM Senior Tournament of Champions. MORE
Nov 13, 2025 / Val Wright
By Greg Johnson - Black Bear Golf Course increased its rounds played from 2024 to 2025 by over 5,000. It’s an amazing jump considering just 4,000 total rounds were played on the course the year before Olivia and Rob Smith took over ownership. MORE
Aug 12, 2025 / Val Wright
By Greg Johnson - In 2024, Black Bear Golf Course was voted the most improved course in the country by the GolfPass online audience. In 2025, the improvements are continuing under now second-year owners, Olivia and Rob Smith. MORE
Jul 01, 2025 / Christy Walcott
By Greg Johnson In the Gaylord Golf Mecca, we call it Golflight Savings Time instead of Daylight Savings Time. We are on the golf side of the Eastern Time Zone, which cutting to the chase means you can play golf until almost 10 p.m. MORE
