For The Love of the Game

Fishing the Gaylord Golf Mecca – Enjoy Our Green & Blue

Jun 16, 2025 / Christy Walcott

There’s nothing quite like a Gaylord Golf Mecca getaway. Those late evenings with sherbet sunsets, gentle inland breezes and mild summer temperatures that allow for play at any hour of the day…top it all off with 17 phenomenal golf courses and we’re sold! So what is it that makes our area such a slam-dunk?   Obviously, there’s the golf. Our member courses were designed by the sport's finest, including Rees Jones, Rick Smith and Tom Fazio, just to name a few. Challenge yourself on greens carved along the ridges of the Sturgeon River Valley or spend a more leisurely afternoon on parkland-style links; the quality and variety of courses in our area just can’t be beat. MORE

Gaylord Golf Mecca: Ladies Welcome!

May 29, 2025 / Christy Walcott

It’s National Women’s Golf Month and we’re excited to share an excerpt from an article written by our good friend and a familiar face in the Gaylord Golf Mecca, Susan R. Pollack. The full piece is featured in the 2022 issue of Northern Michigan Golfer Magazine, which can be viewed here. MORE

Fun Off the Fairways

May 22, 2025 / Val Wright

TOP 10 Off-The-Greens Things to Do in the Gaylord Golf Mecca While there are 17 golf courses and 21 lodging partners that are marketed cooperatively to destination golfers via the Gaylord Golf Mecca, there are also endless things to do off the greens. The area and its many amenities make an unforgettable visit for a couple, family or group. MORE

GAYLORD GOLF MECCA MISSION:
Stay, Play, Eat, Save, Repeat

May 20, 2025 / Christy Walcott

By Greg Johnson - Your mission – if you desire a perfectly wonderful golf trip for a special someone, group of friends or even a family reunion – is Stay, Play, Eat, Save, Repeat. STAY: The Gaylord Golf Mecca is the premier U.S. MORE

Happy Mecca Valentine’s Day!

Feb 12, 2025 / Val Wright

Will you be our Gaylord Golf Mecca Valentine? We HEART you and want to make it a special day for your special someone! It is easy. Just plan a trip of any type to America’s Favorite Summer Golf Destination, including a special romantic trip for two, at gaylordgolfmecca.com. MORE

Happy New Year Resolutions for Mecca Golfers

Dec 24, 2024 / 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

Merry Mecca Christmas
And Happy Holidays Gift Ideas

Dec 04, 2024 / Christy Walcott

By Greg Johnson - The Gaylord Golf Mecca is patiently waiting out the winter sports season, but we have a foursome of gift ideas to help you make the merriest of holiday celebrations. Mecca golf packages for 2025 are already underway and popping up on our website with fabulous savings and specials. MORE

Winter Golf Survival Tips

Nov 18, 2024 / Christy Walcott

By Greg Johnson - The Gaylord Golf Mecca, a paradise for golfers and America’s favorite summer golf destination is preparing to switch to a winter wonderland of skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and more in the coming months. But this doesn’t leave golfers out in the cold. MORE