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Indian River Golf Club Adding Short Game Area

Jul 08, 2025 / Val Wright

Indian River Golf Club is building a short game area to go with their busy practice range. It’s the latest at the course that bills itself as the friendliest golf course in the north. “It’s something that happened organically because we had the very busy range and the big new putting green we put in a few years ago up by the clubhouse, but we didn’t really have an area for chipping and pitch shots,” said Corey Crowell, general manager. MORE

The Pines Finds Silver Lining in Aftermath of Record Ice Storm

Jun 25, 2025 / Val Wright

By Greg Johnson - The Pines Golf Course at Michaywe’ is ramping up for another busy season of offering affordable championship golf to all ages and skill levels in the heart of the Gaylord Golf Mecca. Beautiful green fairways beckon as they have for over 50 years in this stunning part of Northern Michigan. MORE

Garland Lodge & Golf Resort Announces Grand Opening of The Sawyer

Jun 09, 2025 / Val Wright

Garland Lodge & Golf Resort has announced the grand opening of The Sawyer, a brand-new 10-hole reversible short course set to open on June 13, 2025. This innovative course pays tribute to Northern Michigan’s illustrious lumbering heritage and marks a new chapter in the resort’s storied golf tradition. MORE

Treetops Hosts Women’s Golf Day, Showcases Ladies Golf Schools

May 27, 2025 / Val Wright

By Greg Johnson - International Women’s Golf Day is being observed for the 10th time this year, and Treetops Resort is among the participating Michigan golf venues taking part by celebrating women in golf. On June 1, Treetops will present a free golf clinic from 4-6 p.m. MORE

101 Reasons to Love Gaylord Golf Club – Kidding, We Stopped at 10

May 06, 2025 / Val Wright

By Greg Johnson - 1 If time-tested matters, then Gaylord Golf Club is certainly that. It celebrates 101 years as a club and 50 years at its current site this summer. Come celebrate timeless golf with us. MORE

Mecca Welcomes Todd Zunker, New Director of Golf at Treetops Resort

Apr 21, 2025 / Val Wright

The Gaylord Golf Mecca welcomes Todd Zunker, the new director of golf for Treetops Resort. He left Walt Disney World Golf in Florida with a specific area of experience and expertise that should fit in perfectly with America’s favorite summer golf destination. MORE

Spring Cleaning Has a Different Meaning

Apr 14, 2025 / Val Wright

There’s nothing quite like springtime in the Gaylord Golf Mecca—sunshine, fresh air and the sound of hitting that perfect drive once again. While this season kicked off with a challenge, our optimism is in full swing. MORE

The Mecca Welcomes Shane Riley

Mar 25, 2025 / Val Wright

Garland Lodge & Golf Resort’s New Director of Golf By Greg Johnson - Dave Sanderson, the general manager at Garland Lodge & Golf Resort, first met Shane Riley a few years ago at a Michigan Golf Course Association function and they stayed in touch. “When I posted the job for a new director of golf, I was surprised to see his resume hit my desk and I’m really happy where it went from there,” said Sanderson. MORE