1.7.24 - Bally’s name replacing Trump on Bronx golf course
' Bally’s name will officially replace Trump at the Ferry Point golf course in The Bronx.
“BALLY LINKS” will be emblazoned on a massive green berm on the links — a symbol of the company acquiring the lease of the golf course from the Trump Organization last fall — replacing “TRUMP LINKS.”
The giant TRUMP LINKS logo was visible driving over the East River on the Whitestone Bridge.
The scenic changeover — as shown in the below image obtained by The Post — will take place later this week, a rep for Bally’s said.
It’s a big move in New York for Bally’s, which will separately submit a bid to operate a casino adjacent to the golf course.
“We are incredibly excited about this new chapter for Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point. This course is one of the City’s crown jewels—an amazing public course right here in the Bronx—and we look forward to being both responsible and responsive stewards of this compelling community asset,” said Bally’s controlling owner Soo Kim, who grew up in Queens.
Kim also gave a nod to the Trump Organization.
“We want to complement the previous operator for maintaining the property at the highest standards and thank them for making this transition as smooth as possible,” he said.
Bally’s has won over Bronx elected officials who represent the golf course and surrounding neighborhoods.
“I’m excited for the future of Bally’s Golf Links at Ferry Point,” said Assemblyman Michael Benedetto.
“Bally’s has already had a positive impact on this community, and is committed to providing opportunities for economic growth and job creation. They have shown through concrete actions that they are a community partner you can count on,” the Bronx lawmaker said. '