Golf

Merry Mecca Christmas
And Happy Holidays Gift Ideas

Dec 04, 2024 / Christy Walcott

By Greg Johnson The Gaylord Golf Mecca is patiently waiting out the winter sports season, but we have a foursome of gift ideas to help you make the merriest of holiday celebrations. While the establishment of Mecca golf packages for 2025 are underway and will be announced at a later date with fabulous savings and specials, it is possible through some of our 17 member courses and 20 lodging partners to book ahead. MORE

Winter Golf Survival Tips

Nov 18, 2024 / Christy Walcott

By Greg Johnson - The Gaylord Golf Mecca, a paradise for golfers and America’s favorite summer golf destination is preparing to switch to a winter wonderland of skiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling and more in the coming months. But this doesn’t leave golfers out in the cold. MORE

Aune Retires From Black Lake

Nov 12, 2024 / Val Wright

By Greg Johnson - Nick Aune has been serving golfers, especially Gaylord Golf Mecca golfers, in one way or another for most of the last 44 years, which also means he was working while others were playing the game. The highly respected and multi-faceted general manager at Black Lake Golf Club and the UAW Black Lake Conference Center has decided he wants to play more golf next summer. He has decided to step away from leading the fortunes of the popular showcase golf course in Onaway. MORE

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

The Gaylord Golf Mecca: Perfect Place to Celebrate National Golf Month

Jul 30, 2024 / Christy Walcott

By Greg Johnson - August has been National Golf Month across the country since the PGA of America came up with the idea 30 years ago in 1993, and the Gaylord Golf Mecca’s wonderful combination of incredible summer weather and world-class golf fits perfectly every August with such a proclamation. We consider the Mecca THE summer place for golf. MORE

Four BEST Reasons to Make a Lakes of the North Stop

Jul 23, 2024 / Val Wright

By Greg Johnson - Rob Diroff, the head PGA golf professional at Lakes of the North Golf Course, helped us pick the four BEST reasons to make Lakes of the North Golf Course part of your golf getaway plans. Go to gaylordgolfmecca.com and check it out. MORE