Golf Mecca News

Garland Member Lori Schlicher is GAM Player of the Year

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

THE GAYLORD GOLF MECCA: 18 Reasons to FALL For It!

Sep 03, 2025 / 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 17 beautiful championship golf courses packaged any way you like at the price point you desire. MORE

Top Ten Reasons Black Bear Golf Course Continues to Improve

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

The Gaylord Golf Mecca: Perfect Place to Celebrate National Golf Month

Aug 01, 2025 / Christy Walcott

By Greg Johnson - August has been National Golf Month across the country since the PGA of America came up with the idea over 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

National Travel & Tourism Week’s Perfect Place: Gaylord Golf Mecca

May 05, 2025 / 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 17 golf courses are open and welcoming golfers. MORE

March Into Spring: Gaylord Golf Mecca Prep Time

Mar 18, 2025 / Christy Walcott

By Greg Johnson - 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. MORE

“Spectacular 17” Reasons to Book a Trip to the Gaylord Golf Mecca

Feb 24, 2025 / Val Wright

By Greg Johnson 1 - You have 17 courses to pick from at nine properties, including several flagship resorts. There are also 20 lodging partners, comprised of major brand hotels, rental homes, newly renovated condos and cabins. MORE

Gaylord Golf Mecca Continues on Path of Success

Feb 05, 2025 / Val Wright

The Gaylord Golf Mecca moves into 2025 as a premier U.S. summer golf destination for the 38th year, coming off yet another banner golf season in 2024. A grand total of 273,724 rounds were played at member courses in 2024, which was a four percent increase over what was then a record-setting 2023. MORE