Resorts World Catskills Restarts its Monster Golf Club

This week, Resorts World Catskills in Monticello, New York, issued a statement about the reopening of its Monster Gold Club. The course will be available on August 29, 2023, for a preview season. It was closed down due to a US$40 million investment from the casino, and the revamp was made by Rees Jones and it will soon welcome its first golfers.

Located in the Catskill Mountains, Monster Golf Club is a par-72 championship course, which impresses with length, extensive bunkering, and plenty of water challenges. It is famous for its huge greens, and there are six sets of tee boxes making sure the course is playable for anyone. Meanwhile, golfers can roam the course via lithium-ion E-Z-GO golf cars with GPS.

The Grand Reopening

Robert DeSalvio, President of Genting Americas East stated that the restart of the golf club is a milestone for the company and it completes the vision the operator had for the property. He added that the team is pleased to deliver on the commitment it made to the Catskills region to rejuvenate the course in partnership with the iconic Rees Jones.

Starting from Tuesday, August 15, 2023, individuals will be able to book their tee time. Tee times are available from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day of the week. Meanwhile, Sullivan County locals, active military, veterans, and guests of the Resort World Catskills hotel are eligible for discounted greens fees. However, it depends on availability at the time.

The course’s offerings are complemented by a hand-picked selection of the best product lineup from top golf brands at the Monster Golf Club Pro Shop. It features brands such as TravisMathew, FootJoy, and Johnnie-O. The shop is open every from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. But after the opening of the course, the shop will have extended working hours from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

On top of providing high-quality apparel options, the shop also serves as the check-in location for the whole course. It allows a seamless experience for hotel guests and visitors, as they can conveniently access the club’s services directly from the retail space. There is also a shuttle service which takes people to and from the golf course.

Eyeing Further Expansion in New York

Currently, Genting Americas owns three casino properties in the Empire State but the company wants to expand its operations. The operator is after one of the full-scale gaming licenses for downstate New York. According to Maybank IB Research, the company is a frontrunner for one, as its Resort World New York City will have a head start as an already functioning casino.

While pushing for one of the licenses, the company was able to debut a new gaming amenity at the Newburgh Mall, titled Resorts World Hudson Valley. It opened in December 2022, and it boasts 60,000 square feet of ground, while its gaming floor is equipped with over 1,200 slot machines and electronic table games, and there’s also the Resorts World Bet Sports Bar.

Source: “Resorts World Catskills Announces Grand Reopening of Rees Jones-Designed Monster Golf Club” PR Newswire, August 1, 2023