Legends of the LPGA Returns Professional Golf to the Catskills After 30 Years with Star-Studded Charity Tournament Supporting Foster Youth

MONTICELLO, N.Y., May 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In a momentous return, professional golf is back in the Catskills for the first time in over 30 years. Grateful Hearts Association and the Legends of the LPGA proudly present the 2025 Legends of the LPGA Celebrity Charity Challenge, taking place June 26–28, 2025, at the newly reimagined Monster Golf Club at Resorts World Catskills. This historic three-day celebration of golf, community, and purpose unites Hall-of-Fame LPGA players, celebrities, first responders, and local supporters to benefit youth aging out of the foster care system.

Why This Event Matters
Every year, thousands of foster youth age out of care without housing, mentorship, or a support system. Grateful Hearts is on a mission to change that. This event is more than a tournament — it's a call to action. By blending golf, celebrity, and community, the event raises essential funding for housing, education, healthcare, and job support for vulnerable young adults.

What to Expect

• Thursday, June 26:
• Celebrity Pro-Am Tournament: LPGA legends and celebrities team up with amateur players.
  
  
• VIP Celebrity Dinner: An exclusive evening with special guests, hosted by three-time NFL Pro Bowler and TV personality Bob Golic.
  
  
• Friday, June 27:
• Legends of the LPGA Tournament - Round 1
  
  
• First Responders Golf Challenge - Day 1: 16 elite twosomes from over 100 regional departments compete for the inaugural title.
  
  
• Poker Tournament Kickoff - 7:00 PM at Resorts World Catskills Poker Room: Players compete for a $20,000 cash grand prize in the Grateful Hearts Celebrity Poker Tournament. The top 8 "Grateful Eight" return Saturday for the final table.
  
  
• Saturday, June 28:
• Legends of the LPGA Final Round
  
  
• First Responders Challenge - Day 2 & Awards
  
  
• Closest to the Hole Contest: Visitors and fans can swing for a chance to win a 2025 Nissan Sentra S. Each $20 donation earns a swing and automatic entry into a raffle for an additional car and other prizes.
  
  
• Community BBQ & Awards Ceremony: An afternoon celebration of golf, gratitude, and giving back.
  
  
• Grateful Eight Poker Finals - 7:00 PM: Finalists return for the $20,000 grand prize and global broadcast.

Media Coverage & Sponsorship The tournament, contests, and poker finals will be featured across a global streaming network, with projections of over 3 million viewers. Sponsors, including Arnold Palmer Iced Tea by Arizona, Ultimus Esports, and CapitalTech, will be featured in branded experiences, digital content, and live activations throughout the event.

Quotes:

"This will be one of the premier events of the Legends of the LPGA 2025 season," said Cathy Harbin, Legends of LPGA Representative. "The Catskills deserve a return to greatness, and this tournament delivers on every level."

"We're honored to partner with the LPGA and Grateful Hearts for the first professional tournament on the reimagined Monster Golf Club," said Robert DeSalvio, President, Genting Americas East. "It's a historic moment that merges purpose, play, and place."

"This event is about more than golf — it's about building a future for those who had none," said Kelly McMacammon, Grateful Hearts. "We're creating a movement through community, competition, and compassion."

Get Involved

• Register to Play: Compete in the Pro-Am or Closest to the Hole contest.
  
  
• Become a Sponsor: Gain global exposure and local goodwill.
  
  
• Donate: Every dollar supports real change and enters you to win exclusive prizes.

For more information, registration, and sponsorship opportunities:

[email protected]
(725) 229-9100
www.allgratefulhearts.org 

About Grateful Hearts Association
Grateful Hearts empowers youth aging out of foster care through housing, education, healthcare, and mentorship. Through national and global initiatives, we give vulnerable young adults the tools and community they need to thrive.

About Legends of the LPGA
The Legends of the LPGA is the official senior tour of the LPGA, featuring the game's most accomplished women. Since 2000, its players have raised nearly $24 million for charity while continuing to inspire the next generation.

About Resorts World Catskills
A world-class destination resort, Resorts World Catskills boasts over 100,000 square feet of gaming, award-winning dining, and the newly transformed Monster Golf Club, designed by Rees Jones. With a storied history and a bold future, the Catskills are back on the map.

SOURCE Grateful Hearts Association