The PGA Tour’s Rocket Mortgage Classic and Golden Nugget Online Gaming (GNOG) have formed a partnership which will designate GoldenNuggetCasino.com the official national casino partner of the 2021 and 2022 edition of the tournament.
This year’s tournament will be held from 1 to 4 July at the Detroit Golf Club in Michigan, where GNOG will have on-site branding.
Furthermore, the company will also offer give-aways, including premier golf bags, all-inclusive hospitality upgrades to Club 1899, prizes, Golden Lines odds boosts on wagers placed during the tournament, and an exclusive promotional casino and sportsbook bonus for tournament attendees.
Samir Banerjee, Director Marketing, GNOG, remarked: “We are proud to partner with the prestigious Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament in 2021 and 2022.
“Our continued commitment to making an impact in local communities perfectly aligns with the mission of the Rocket Mortgage Giving Fund by hosting a world-class PGA Tour event that benefits the Detroit community, and connects the golfing community with a world-class online casino and sportsbook experience at GoldenNuggetCasino.com.”
The 2021 Rocket Mortgage Classic has drawn 156 of the world’s best golfers including Phil Mickelson, Bryson DeChambeau, Rickie Fowler, Hideki Matsuyama, Webb Simpson, Bubba Watson and Matthew Wolf.
The third annual tournament will be nationally broadcast on PGA Live, Golf Channel, and CBS.
GNOG sportsbook will also host its Golden Lines odds boosts, featuring the Rocket Mortgage Classic, where wagers placed on the tournament will receive boosted odds.
The announcement follows on from GNOG’s agreement to become Detroit City FC’s exclusive online gaming partner, finalised earlier in the week.