Rocky Gap Casino Resort Celebrates 20th Anniversary of Its Award-Winning Golf Course
May 6, 2021
Flintstone, Md. – May 6, 2021 – Rocky Gap Casino Resort in Flintstone, Maryland will host a “20th Anniversary Week” for its award-winning Rocky Gap Golf Course Friday, May 14 through Friday, May 21. The course and resort casino will celebrate two decades of unforgettable golf experiences since Jack Nicklaus, one of golf’s greatest, played the inaugural first round at the 18-hole course of his design on May 17, 2001, with a week of discounted rounds, a member tournament, signature cocktails and more.
“Our golf course is one of the most distinctive and exciting parts of both Rocky Gap Casino and the state park,” said Vice President and General Manager of Rocky Gap Skylar Dice. “Since Mr. Nicklaus teed off here for the first time in May of 2001, the course has remained a top destination for golfers. We are thrilled to be celebrating 20 years, with many more to come.”
Festivities kick off Friday, May 14 with a signature new cocktail called “The Nicklaus,” prepared with orange juice, pineapple and dark rum, available at Signatures restaurant. The “Anniversary Week” celebration continues Monday, May 17 through Friday, May 21, when the public is invited to play Rocky Gap Golf Course, ranked by GOLF Magazine as one of the “finest courses in Maryland,” at a 20% discount per round. On Friday, May 14, members are invited to participate in an anniversary scramble golf tournament alongside renowned course designer Troy Vincent, who was the site manager for the Nicklaus Design team during construction of the course. Rocky Gap Golf Course members will receive specially designed anniversary swag including commemorative bag tags, headwear, towels, chips and tees on the day of the annual tournament.
Recently named one of Golfweek’s “Best Casino Courses,” Rocky Gap Golf Course design takes advantage of its location among the undulating hills of the ageless Appalachian Mountains and the blue waters of the adjacent lake. The 7,000-yard, par 72, 18-hole course features five tee boxes at each hole, allowing players to adjust play to their handicap. Maryland’s only Jack Nicklaus Design Golf Course also offers a 50-spot driving range, a large putting green, a chipping area and a practice bunker. The front nine is carved from mountainous, tree lined terrain with numerous dramatic elevation changes, while the back nine is spread across expansive, gently rolling meadows. Rocky Gap Golf Course offers competitive membership packages for locals and visitors alike with single and group lessons are also available.
As part of Golden Entertainment, Inc., Rocky Gap Casino adheres to the company’s “Golden Commitment” to the health and safety to guests and team members. A full outline of the company’s Golden Commitment is available at www.goldenent.com/commitment.
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About Rocky Gap Casino Resort
Due to current state restrictions enacted to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, modified hours of operations and temporary restaurant and venue closures may be in place.
Rocky Gap Casino Resort is located at 16701 Lakeview Rd NE, Flintstone, Maryland in Rocky Gap State Park near Cumberland in the heart of Allegany County. A AAA 4-Diamond Award® and TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence-winning resort, Rocky Gap offers a casino, hotel, conference center, Bonkerz Comedy Club, three restaurants, indoor and outdoor event spaces, the only Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course in Maryland, a spa, indoor pool, fitness center, pro shop, complimentary valet parking, individual parking, and several outdoor recreational activities. The casino features 665 slot machines, 16 table games, and two casino bars. With a picturesque setting for festivals, events, retreats and large gatherings, both The Lakeside Terrace and 5,000-square-foot Allegheny Event Center at Rocky Gap Casino Resort offer a scenic outdoor setting with a backdrop that includes Evitts Mountain and the 242-acre lake. Maryland’s only Jack Nicklaus Design course, Rocky Gap Golf Course was included in Golfweek magazine’s list of the best courses to play in Maryland and best casino courses, as well as was featured in Golf Digest’s list of America’s 36 Best Buddies-Trip Destinations. Rocky Gap Casino Resort is owned by Golden Entertainment, Inc. More information is available at www.rockygapcasino.com.
About Golden Entertainment, Inc.
Golden Entertainment owns and operates gaming properties across two divisions – casino operations and distributed gaming. Golden Entertainment operates over 16,000 slots, 120 table games, and 6,200 hotel rooms. Golden Entertainment owns ten casino resorts – nine in Southern Nevada and one in Maryland. Through its distributed gaming business in Nevada and Montana, Golden Entertainment operates video gaming devices at over 1,000 locations and owns over 60 traditional taverns in Nevada. Golden Entertainment is also licensed in Illinois and Pennsylvania to operate video gaming terminals. For more information, visit www.goldenent.com.
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