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
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
