TEMPE, Arizona – Gila River Resorts & Casinos has expanded its partnership with the Grass League, the world’s first high stakes par 3 golf league, becoming the presenting sponsor of the Grass League Championship, set to be held Dec. 5 and 6 at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills, and the presenting sponsor of the Grass League’s season long Points Race, “The Gila River Resorts & Casinos Points Race”.
Earlier this year, Gila River Resorts & Casinos served as the presenting sponsor of the 2025 Grass Clippings Open, the first event of the 2025 Grass League season. The Grass Clippings Open presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos took place Wednesday, April 30 through Saturday, May 3 at Grass Clippings Rolling Hills, and the final round aired live on NBC Peacock.
As part of their Grass League sponsorship agreements, Gila River Resorts & Casinos receives digital and onsite branding, hospitality at the Grass League Championship, tickets to the Championship and nightly concerts, commercials on the tournament broadcast on Golf Channel, as well as social media and YouTube collaborations leading up to the Championship.
The Grass League’s next event, the Summer Grind, will take place Aug. 30 and 31 at Goat Hill Park in Oceanside, California and feature 44 two-person teams competing in a two-day, 36-hole scramble format. The 11 existing Grass League Franchises will each field four two-person teams.
“We’re proud of our extended partnership with Grass League as an official sponsor of the Summer Grind, and for the championship at Grass Clippings,” said Gregory DiVincent, Corporate VP of Marketing at Gila River Resorts & Casinos. “This collaboration reflects our continued investment in dynamic, community-driven experiences that bring people together through sport, entertainment, and culture. Grass League’s innovative approach to golf aligns perfectly with our brand, and we’re excited to be part of their continued success.”
“We’re incredibly proud to welcome Gila River Resorts & Casinos as the presenting sponsor of the Grass League’s Gila River Resorts & Casinos Points Race,” said Jake Hoselton, founder of the Grass League. “Gila River has always stood for more than entertainment — they are leaders in cultural stewardship, community empowerment, and honoring tradition while driving opportunity.
“Their commitment to Arizona and the Gila River Indian Community mirrors the values we uphold at the Grass League: community, culture, leadership, and pride in place. This partnership celebrates competition, connection, and a shared vision for what sports can mean to a community.”
Grass League features 11 franchise teams from regional markets, including Los Angeles, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Minnesota, Michigan, Canada, Tampa Bay, New York, Dallas and more.
Team investors include Good Good Golf, Wyndham Clark, Los Angeles Dodgers’ Manager Dave Roberts, Golf.com Founder Michael Lazerow, investment firm Social Leverage, and Eberg Capital. Additional Grass League franchise opportunities will soon be made available.
For more information on the Grass League or the 2025 Grass League Championship presented by Gila River Resorts & Casinos, visit www.GrassLeague.com.