T
he City of Arlington and Texas Rangers
announced on January 12 a new
partnership to create the world’s only
Major League Baseball-branded golf course
— the Texas Rangers Golf Club — which is
scheduled to open this summer.
The City and the Rangers announced details
about the historic rebranding agreement for the
former Chester W. Ditto Golf Course, along with
new course features and amenities, during a
media event at Globe Life Park in Arlington. This
collaborative branding partnership, along with
$24 million in course renovations, affords the
opportunity for Arlington to offer a destination
golf course not only for residents but for visitors
to the Rangers ballpark, Texas Live! and other
Entertainment District attractions.
“As the world’s only MLB-themed golf course,
this course is sure to be a ‘bucket list’ item for
baseball fans across the globe, especially our
Rangers fan right here in Arlington,” Mayor Jeff
Williams said.
To celebrate Friday’s announcement, City and
Texas Rangers officials, including former players
and coaches, participated in a Closest to the
Pin competition to see who could hit a golf ball
6
from Home Plate closest to a Texas Rangers Golf
Club flag planted in Globe Life Park’s Center
Field.
“The Texas Rangers are proud to continue our
great partnership with the City of Arlington
on yet another outstanding project,” said Rob
Matwick, Texas Rangers Executi ve Vice President
for Business Operations. “Ditto Golf Course has
a long tradition in North Arlington, and Rangers’
team personnel have been playing at that
location for many years. We feel this presents
a great cross-promotional opportunity for the
club, and we look forward to working with the
City to make Texas Rangers Golf Club a first-class
destination.”
The American Dream City’s newest golf course is
located at Brown Boulevard and Collins Street in
north Arlington. A new clubhouse, set to open in
spring 2019, will feature a full-service restaurant
and bar, pro shop, multi-purpose rental and
event space, and more. To honor Chester W.
Ditto, his family, and their contributions to the
City of Arlington, the clubhouse will be named
the Chester Ditto Clubhouse.
The Texas Rangers are allowing the City to use
the team’s branding for the public golf course