In the News
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…
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,…
By Greg Johnson – Golfers have been coming back to the Gaylord Golf Mecca for many years, including the recently concluded and wonderfully bustling 2025 season. In fact, many are already booking for 2026. The Mecca, ever thankful, started as a cooperative marketing effort for its collection of golf in…
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…
By Greg Johnson – Black Bear Golf Course increased its rounds played from 2024 to 2025 by over 5,000. It’s an amazing jump considering just 4,000 total rounds were played on the course the year before Olivia and Rob Smith took over ownership. “I feel like we did great,” Olivia…
By Greg Johnson – The PGA of America has noticed what visitors to the Gaylord Golf Mecca have known for decades, and what legendary golf course architect Robert Trent Jones realized 39 years ago: the Masterpiece at Treetops Resort is a stunning fall golf course. Brendan Elliott, writing for the…
