GAP, betPARX® and Parx Casino® are proud to announce a new partnership between Philadelphia institutions. The relationship will establish a new title sponsor for a GAP Major Championship while creating digital and on-site activations designed to enhance experiences for GAP members.
Parx Casino will serve as the title sponsor of the 2026 Middle-Amateur Championship at Jeffersonville Golf Club, along with all qualifying events. The tournament is branded the Middle-Amateur Championship presented by Parx Casino.
betPARX, the online gaming component affiliated with Parx Casino, will provide GAP Members, living in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, opportunities via a variety of association digital platforms including the mobile score posting application and website.
“We’re proud to partner with GAP, an organization that shares our deep roots in the Philadelphia region and commitment to delivering premier experiences for its members,” said John Dixon, Chief Operating Officer of betPARX and Parx Casino. “The Middle-Amateur Championship has quickly become one of the standout events on the GAP calendar, and we’re excited to support its continued growth while creating new opportunities for engagement both on-site and digitally for GAP members throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey.”
“We’re excited to welcome betParx and Parx Casino as a new partner. It brings together Philadelphia staples. The Middle-Amateur Championship is quickly becoming the most popular Major on the GAP calendar and provides the perfect audience for betParx and Parx Casino,” said Mark Peterson, GAP Chief Executive Officer. “For GAP, the support of betParx and Parx Casino will allow the Association to improve and increase member experiences throughout the organization.”
GAP
Celebrating Amateur Golf since 1897, GAP, also known as the Golf Association of Philadelphia, is the oldest regional or state golf association in the United States. It serves as the principal ruling body of amateur golf in its region. The organization’s 345 Member Clubs and 140,000 individual members are spread across Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey and Maryland. The GAP’s mission is to promote, preserve and protect the game of golf.
Parx Casino®
Parx Casino is owned and operated by Greenwood Racing Inc. and is the #1 revenue-generating casino property in Pennsylvania. Conveniently located just 20 minutes north of Center City Philadelphia on Street Road in Bensalem, Bucks County, Parx Casino features more than 180,000 square feet of gaming and sports wagering space, including 3,000 slot machines, 148 live table games, and 48 poker tables in a private poker room.
The property also offers live thoroughbred horse racing and simulcast action, the Xcite Center – a 1,500-seat live entertainment venue – nine restaurants and bars, and complimentary parking for more than 5,000 vehicles. Parx Casino operates a world-class retail sportsbook and online sports betting, along with online casino gaming, under the betPARX® brand in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Michigan.
In 2026, Parx Casino expanded its destination experience with the opening of Parxview Hotel, a brand-new, completely smoke-free hotel located just steps from the casino. Parxview Hotel offers 160 modern guest rooms across four room categories, including 16 spacious suites, The Bistro and bar, free parking, seasonal outdoor pool deck, and convenient complimentary shuttle service to and from Parx Casino.
betPARX®
betPARX is a wholly owned subsidiary of Greenwood Gaming & Entertainment® and features retail sports betting with a 7,500 square foot world-class sportsbook at Parx Casino. betPARX operates best in class iGaming and online/mobile first casino and sports betting products in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Michigan. For more information on betPARX, visit www.betparx.com.
