Oct 29, 2024 / Val Wright
The man behind the Gaylord Golf Mecca’s member updates, entertaining blogs and countless magazine articles, Greg Johnson, recently received a tremendous honor in the golf industry. On October 27, 2024, Johnson joined the ranks of some of golf’s greatest as he was inducted into the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame. MORE
Oct 22, 2024 / Christy Walcott
By Greg Johnson - Indian River Golf Club is a welcoming place, bills itself as the friendliest golf course in the north, and follows up with a we-are-still-open plan each fall. “Most of our members are gone, but we try to stay open at least until Halloween,” says General Manager and PGA Professional Corey Crowell. MORE
Sep 02, 2024 / Christy Walcott
By Greg Johnson - 1. Trees for miles with colorful leaves framing green grass and vistas you will not believe. In fact, you have to see it to believe it. 2. The Mecca marketing group features 16 beautiful championship golf courses packaged any way you like at the price point you desire. MORE
Jul 30, 2024 / Christy Walcott
By Greg Johnson - August has been National Golf Month across the country since the PGA of America came up with the idea 30 years ago in 1993, and the Gaylord Golf Mecca’s wonderful combination of incredible summer weather and world-class golf fits perfectly every August with such a proclamation. We consider the Mecca THE summer place for golf. MORE
Jun 17, 2024 / Val Wright
By Greg Johnson Once again, the Gaylord Golf Mecca surprised and delighted a group of national golf media members on a fam (familiarization) trip. The group played seven of the 16 Mecca golf courses, dined in the area’s great restaurants, including some at the member courses, and enjoyed perfect golf lodging at Otsego Resort and Treetops Resort. MORE
May 29, 2024 / Val Wright
By Greg Johnson - A new study by the National Golf Foundation (NGF) reveals that Michigan’s golf industry has an annual economic impact of $6.1 billion, which is a seriously big news number. The new study also tells us something the Gaylord Golf Mecca has been telling us in its cooperative marketing for 37 years. MORE
May 20, 2024 / Val Wright
By Greg Johnson - It’s a combination of perfect timing and the perfect place. It’s National Travel & Tourism Week across the country and here in the Gaylord Golf Mecca our fabulous collection of 16 golf courses are open and welcoming golfers. MORE
Mar 18, 2024 / Christy Walcott
That golf itch is starting as the season switches to spring. Here are five things you can do at home to scratch the itch as we march toward spring and golf in the beautiful Gaylord Golf Mecca. Make plans to get the time slot for your Mecca visit and learn about our 16 golf courses and 20 lodging partners. MORE
