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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…
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…
