Popular Golf Destination Opens 2006 Season with a FREE Golf Weekend
Gaylord Mich., (April 19, 2006) – The Gaylord Golf Mecca, known as the Midwest’s summer golf "must-play" destination, will open its 2006 golf season with a FREE golf weekend, April 28-30.
The Gaylord Golf Mecca FREE golf weekend is a celebration of spring and a "thank you" to the many golfers from around the Midwest who frequent the colorful and scenic region.
Visitors who book an overnight stay at one of the participating hotels will be able to play a FREE round of golf on one of the participating Gaylord Golf Mecca courses. Golfers simply call one of the participating hotels to book your room and mention you would like to participate in the FREE Golf Weekend. The hotel will then make the tee-time and present a golf certificate to golfers upon check in. The certificate is then presented to the golf course in order to get the FREE round of golf.
For more information and to view the participating hotels and golf courses please visit www.freegolfgaylord.com.
The Gaylord Golf Mecca is entering its 19th year of promoting the destination as the Midwest’s Summer Golf Mecca. The Gaylord Golf Mecca’s 2005 season ended with a four-percent increase in rounds-played – a positive sign considering the recent economic challenges in the golf tourism industry. Below is additional positive news from around the Gaylord area:
Treetops Resort-ING Par 3 Shootout Tickets Available.
Tickets to one of the most popular and fan-friendly events in the region – the ING Par-3 Shootout – are now on sale. Treetops Resort, the host of the two-day event for the eighth consecutive year, features defending champion Andy North taking on Fred Couples, Masters Champion-Phil Mickelson and Craig Stadler from the Threetops Course at Treetops Resort.
Priced at $50 for the two days or $30 for each day, tickets may be purchased online at www.treetops.com or by calling (989) 732-6711, ext. 2499. The event, which has sold out four of the last five years, is limited to 1,500 spectators each day.
Always one of the most viewer-friendly golf telecasts of the year, the ING Par-3 Shootout will air same-day tape-delayed on ESPN2 Monday, June 26 and Tuesday, June 27. For more information visit www.treetops.com.
Marsh Ridge Resort Adds Real Estate Development to Great Golf and Fine Dining.
Marsh Ridge Resort, long one of Gaylord’s popular golf and dining retreats has announced a new real estate development. The development will refurbish and remodel the existing hotel rooms, lodge rooms, and condominiums.
Marsh Ridge will now offer a true "up north," log style, four-bedroom, Scandinavian Lodge. The Lodge can accommodate up to 12 and is fully furnished with a fireplace, two baths, and a full kitchen. The log condominiums feature two bedrooms and two baths. They are also fully furnished with a fireplace and fully equipped kitchen. The spacious hotel suites feature Jacuzzis.
The condominiums, along with the popular golf course and Jac’s Place for dining, will make Marsh Ridge a winning vacation or second home destination. Visit www.marshridge.com.
Garland Resort Setting Records in Real Estate Sales.
Garland Resort has been experiencing positive real estate sales over the past few seasons. The real estate numbers at Garland have surged over the last 30 months. Since April 2003, Garland has posted nearly 600 real estate transactions, with 250 in 2005. Garland’s real estate program offers French country villas, condominiums, wooded lots, and single detached homes.
Garland has long been known for its special Northern Michigan ambiance – 3,500 acres rich in beauty and wildlife – offering an array of outdoor seasonal activities including 72 holes of golf amidst the state’s most scenic forests, lakes and streams. Visit www.garlandusa.com.
New Ownership at Black Bear Resort.
Black Bear golf course is under new ownership and looking positively at the upcoming season. The resort has developed an array of promotions to greatly satisfy customers who will enjoy a new, high quality product at an exceptional price.
Black Bear’s new ownership has purchased a new fleet of golf carts and fresh maintenance equipment, and completed several capital projects focusing on the overall condition of the course. Visit www.golfblackbear.net.
Awards and Rankings Keep Coming for Gaylord Courses.
GolfWeek Magazine selected four Gaylord Golf Mecca courses among the state’s Top- 10 courses. Black Forest, designed by world renowned architect Tom Doak, was ranked 5th; the Rick Smith-designed Signature course at Treetops (#8); Black Lake Golf Club, designed by Rees Jones (#9); and the Tom Fazio Premier at Treetops (#14).
Golf Magazine also awarded Treetops Resort the Silver Medal Resort for the seventh time. In addition, Michigan Golf Magazine ranked six Gaylord courses among the listing of its "Top 50 Courses in Michigan." Leading the way was Black Lake Golf Club (#6); the Tribute course at Otsego Club & Resort (#8); Elk Ridge (#14); and Treetops Fazio (#19), and Jones course (#23).
The Gaylord Golf Mecca offers something for everyone — high-quality public courses, fine and casual dining, opulent resorts and quaint inns. It’s an experience golfers of all skills and tastes can enjoy. For more information, visit www.gaylordgolfmecca.com or call (800) 345-8621.
Contact:
Kevin Frisch
(989) 614-0241
kevin@resortandgolf.com
Dave Richards
(248) 642-6420
dave@resortandgolf.com
