Golf

THE GAYLORD GOLF MECCA: 18 Reasons to FALL For It!

Sep 02, 2024 / Christy Walcott

By Greg Johnson - 1. Trees for miles with colorful leaves framing green grass and vistas you will not believe. In fact, you have to see it to believe it. 2. The Mecca marketing group features 16 beautiful championship golf courses packaged any way you like at the price point you desire. MORE

BEST STUFF: Black Lake Offers Best of Everything

Aug 23, 2024 / Val Wright

By Greg Johnson - Black Lake Golf Club in Onaway, one of the 16 premier golf courses in the Gaylord Golf Mecca, offers the best of everything. We could tell you all of the best stuff, but let’s start with a fabulous foursome of reasons to make it part of your next trip to the Mecca. MORE

Mary Woodhouse of Michaywe Retiring After 45 Years of Service

Aug 20, 2024 / Val Wright

A myriad of people have worked in various roles over the years to make the golf courses in the Gaylord Golf Mecca, like The Pines at Michaywe’, continue to serve as part of America’s favorite summer golf destination. And Mary Woodhouse jokes that she has probably signed each of their paychecks at one time or another. MORE

National Golf Media Members Delighted by Gaylord Golf Mecca Trip

Jun 17, 2024 / Val Wright

By Greg Johnson Once again, the Gaylord Golf Mecca surprised and delighted a group of national golf media members on a fam (familiarization) trip. The group played seven of the 16 Mecca golf courses, dined in the area’s great restaurants, including some at the member courses, and enjoyed perfect golf lodging at Otsego Resort and Treetops Resort. MORE

Gaylord Golf Mecca: Ladies Welcome!

Jun 11, 2024 / Christy Walcott

It’s National Women’s Golf Month and we’re excited to share an excerpt from an article written by our good friend and a familiar face in the Gaylord Golf Mecca, Susan R. Pollack. The full piece is featured in the 2022 issue of Northern Michigan Golfer Magazine, which can be viewed here. MORE

STUDY SAYS: Gaylord Golf Mecca, Michigan, Top Summer Destination

May 29, 2024 / Val Wright

By Greg Johnson - A new study by the National Golf Foundation (NGF) reveals that Michigan’s golf industry has an annual economic impact of $6.1 billion, which is a seriously big news number. The new study also tells us something the Gaylord Golf Mecca has been telling us in its cooperative marketing for 37 years. MORE