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The award-winning chef is now in charge of more than the kitchen at The Loon Golf Resort, and he said the resort will continue to put customer service first. Dave Bourdlaies, a Gaylord native, is the new director of operations at The Loon, where he has been in charge of…
Winter indoor golf shows don’t quite scratch the itch for swinging a club in the sunshine on an artistic landscape crafted by a world-class golf architect, though they do remind you how impressive the Gaylord Golf Mecca collection of courses is for adventurous golfers. The Mecca is essentially an art…
Hey buddy, it’s never too early to starting planning, and the word “buddy” is meant to include everyone. Even as the snow flies, we’re talking golf in the Gaylord Golf Mecca, which for over 31 years has been America’s Summer Golf Mecca. So, let’s discuss the essentials of a buddy…
Be on the lookout for Northern Michigan Golfer, the Official Publication of the Gaylord Golf Mecca. It’s the Mecca’s annual publication some might remember formerly called “Headwaters.” As always, it features the great golf – 15 member courses – and great lodging – 20 partners – that make up the…
A group of visiting VIP golf writers over the summer repeatedly commented on three things about the Gaylord Golf Mecca. First, they were overwhelmed by the variety of golf experiences they had in a week-long visit, which often included 36 holes of golf at two of the 15 Mecca member…
Another great Gaylord Golf Mecca season is in the books and was booked by many. And apparently, those who also read Golftime Magazine, enjoyed their visits and voted in a wonderful manner. Gaylord was chosen as the Best Destination by the readers of Golftime in the magazine’s first-ever Best of…
BEAT THE RUSH Book Your 2019 Gaylord Golf Mecca Trip Now Shoppers launch early to beat the rush for Christmas. Fans leave ballgames early to beat the traffic, especially if all looks lost for the home team. So just because the golf season is in the rearview mirror and you…
1. The leaves on the trees become Mother Nature’s canvass of color, and the Gaylord Golf Mecca has trees – millions of them – and we are not exaggerating. One of the resorts that is part of the Golf Mecca marketing effort is named Treetops. The views are incredible from…
Photo Credit: Tom Bedell In recent days some VIP golf writers from places like Texas, Oklahoma, Georgia, Tennessee, Vermont and Canada visited the Gaylord Golf Mecca as a group and played golf – a lot of golf come rain, shine or even windstorms. They departed impressed and should be…
Five things that make visiting the Gaylord Golf Mecca in the summer the best trip ever! 1. TREE-MENDOUS GOLF For 31 years the top golf courses in the Gaylord area have marketed together as the Gaylord Golf Mecca and gained a great reputation. It’s because the area truly offers one…
