In the News
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…
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…
By Greg Johnson – Will you be our Gaylord Golf Mecca Valentine? We HEART you and want to make it a special day for your special someone! It is easy. Just plan a trip of any type to America’s Favorite Summer Golf Destination, including a special romantic trip for two….
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…
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. Mecca…
By Greg Johnson – 2025 was filled with memorable Golf Mecca moments. Here are my top four: #1 The Gaylord Golf Mecca member courses and lodging partners did what they do best following the historic ice storm of April 2025. They worked together by sharing ideas and brainstorming how to…
By Greg Johnson – The Gaylord Golf Mecca, a paradise for golfers and America’s favorite summer golf destination, is now a winter wonderland of skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and more. But this doesn’t leave golfers out in the cold. You can stay connected to golf and the Gaylord Golf Mecca…
By Greg Johnson – #1 I will improve my golf swing: It can start with some instruction ranging from a lesson or two from a qualified professional to an instruction seminar, golf school or simply just practicing more. When you improve your swing, you will enjoy one of your favorite…
By Greg Johnson – The Gaylord Golf Mecca courses sit out the winter season, but we have a foursome of gift ideas to help you make for the merriest holiday celebrations. While golf packages for 2026 are underway and will be announced at a later date with fabulous savings and…
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…
