May 26, 2026 / Val Wright
By Greg Johnson - For 75 years, Garland Lodge & Golf Resort has welcomed golfers looking for a true Northern Michigan golf getaway. One year into his role as director of golf, Shane Riley said he now fully understands why so many visitors keep coming back. MORE
May 05, 2026 / 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
Apr 14, 2026 / Val Wright
By Greg Johnson - Noah Kole is the new head golf professional/director of golf at Lakes of the North Golf Course, but he isn’t new to the Gaylord Golf Mecca. The 27-year-old Midland native moved with his family to Gaylord in his teens. MORE
Mar 24, 2026 / Christy Walcott
By Greg Johnson - Spring is on the horizon, and golf season isn’t far behind. Here are five things you can do at home to get ready for days on the fairways in the Gaylord Golf Mecca. Make plans to get the time slot for your Mecca visit and learn about our 16 golf courses and 21 lodging partners. MORE
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
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
