TEMPE, ARIZ. — Grass League today announced the renewal and expansion of its partnership with Gila River Resorts & Casinos, continuing the Arizona-based hospitality brand’s role as the Official Resort and Casino Partner of Grass League and elevating it to Presenting Sponsor of two of the league’s three championship events for the 2026 season.
Building on a successful inaugural partnership, the league’s flagship event becomes the Grass Clippings Open Presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos, while the season finale will be known as the Grass League Championship Presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos. The expanded agreement deepens on-site hospitality and activations, broadcast integration, trophy presentation rights, year-round digital content, and a prominent presence across the league’s media properties.
“Renewing and expanding our partnership with Gila River Resorts & Casinos is a defining moment for Grass League. They’ve been with us from the start, and taking this next step together — with Gila River as Presenting Sponsor of both the Grass Clippings Open and the GL Championship — reflects the momentum we’ve built and the trust we’ve earned with one of Arizona’s most respected hospitality brands,” said Jimmy Hoselton, Co-Founder and Head of Brand, Partnerships and Sales of Grass League. “Grass League was built in Arizona, and this renewal puts a world-class local partner at the center of our biggest events of the year, from the fan experience on the ground to the moments our players will remember long after the trophy is lifted.”
Continuing as the Preferred Hospitality Partner for players, owners, influencers, celebrities, and VIP guests, Gila River Resorts & Casinos remains the official recommended stay for all Arizona-based Grass League events. The renewed partnership features an expanded “Stay & Play with Gila River Resorts & Casinos” campaign integrated across event travel messaging and targeted outreach to out-of-state ticket buyers throughout the season.
Across all three championship events — the Grass Clippings Open, Summer Grind, and GL Championship — Gila River will maintain and grow its on-site, broadcast, and digital presence, including branded hospitality lounges, activation zones, course signage, commercial inventory during event telecasts, trophy presentations, and a year-round content series across Grass League’s social and digital platforms.
“Continuing our partnership with Grass League and expanding our role for the 2026 season reflects the strength of what we’ve built together. At Gila River Resorts & Casinos, we pride ourselves on delivering a complete destination experience where world-class golf, premium hospitality, and unforgettable entertainment come together. This next chapter is a natural fit and a great way to keep connecting with a new generation of players and fans,” said Dominic Orozco, President and CMO of Gila River Resorts & Casinos.
The renewed partnership takes effect with the 2026 Grass League season, which opens April 22 with the open qualifier at the league’s home course, Grass Clippings Rolling Hills in Tempe, Arizona. The qualifier leads into golf’s only live draft on April 23, followed by the $150K purse Grass Clippings Open on April 24–25. Tickets are available at grassleague.com.
About Grass League
Grass League is the premier High-Stakes Par-3 Golf league, defining par-3 golf as a standalone global sport. Built around franchise ownership, elite competition, and modern media distribution, the league brings together both professional and amateur players—men and women alike—to compete on the same stage. Designed for a faster, more engaging format, Grass League delivers world-class competition in a fan-forward environment tailored for live audiences and digital platforms. With a focus on innovation, accessibility, and storytelling, Grass League is reshaping the future of golf and establishing the definitive platform for the world’s best par-3 players.
About Gila River Resorts & Casinos
Gila River Resorts & Casinos currently operates four locations in Arizona, Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, Vee Quiva and Santan Mountain, all owned by the Gila River Indian Community. The resorts at Wild Horse Pass and Vee Quiva are Four Diamond accredited. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, all four casinos offer a combination of slots, live table games, poker, bingo and BetMGM sportsbooks. Additional information is available at 1-800-946-4452 or at PlayAtGila.com.
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