Jan 20, 2026 / Val Wright
The Gaylord Golf Mecca moves into 2026 as a premier U.S. summer golf destination for the 39th year, coming off yet another banner golf season in 2025. A grand total of 280,659 rounds were played at 17 member courses in 2025, which was a three percent increase over what was then a record-setting 2024. MORE
Jan 19, 2026 / Val Wright
By Greg Johnson - It’s show time, as in the perfect time for the Gaylord Golf Mecca to show off a bit at the upcoming spring-to-action golf shows. A Gaylord Golf Mecca booth will be awaiting golfers at the upcoming shows in Chicago, Cleveland, Toledo, Toronto, Dallas and Houston. MORE
Dec 09, 2025 / Val Wright
By Greg Johnson – Renee from Birch Run, urged by friends and family to get back into golf, is excited and a little nervous about being the Gaylord Golf Mecca’s Ultimate Golf Giveaway Winner. “I’m not sure I’m ready for a golf trip like this, but I’m excited and I’m going to get lessons before I go,” she said. 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 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
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
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
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
