For The Love of the Game

MAKING GOLFERS SMILE: Gaylord Golf Club Starts Year 102

May 19, 2026 / Val Wright

By Greg Johnson - For more than a century, golfers have been making their way to Gaylord Golf Club with a smile on their face and leaving with an even bigger one. Gaylord Golf Club isn’t the typical golf experience, and the Gaylord Golf Mecca isn’t your typical golf destination either. MORE

New General Manager Excited About Future at Black Lake Golf Club

Feb 18, 2026 / Val Wright

By Greg Johnson - Steve Zimmerla has worked in administrative positions for the United Auto Workers (UAW) for 30 years, and for 25 of those, he ventured north from the Detroit area for conferences, fun and golf with his family at what is now called the Black Lake Conference Center & Golf Club. It wasn’t on his Bingo card that one day he would become the general manager and be in charge of the center, as well as the award-winning Black Lake Golf Club that opened in 2000. MORE

Happy Mecca Valentine’s Day!

Feb 10, 2026 / Val Wright

By Greg Johnson - 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. MORE

Winter Golf Survival Tips

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

Happy New Year Resolutions for Mecca Golfers

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

Treetops GM Barry Owens Honored for Lifetime Achievements

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