Discover Long Island, the region’s only accredited destination marketing organization, in partnership with MTA, the largest transportation network in North America, is celebrating one year of Long Island x Manhattan connection through Grand Central Madison by launching a golf-inspired activation at the GCM concourse. As warmer weather approaches, tourists head out east, and eyes shift to Long Island’s iconic Bethpage Black golf course ahead of the 2025 Ryder Cup, Discover Long Island is working to turn the gears of excitement on GCM travelers to hop on the LIRR and take a trip to our beautiful and welcoming world-class destination.
Starting 8:30 a.m. on Monday, March 4, travelers through the GCM Concourse will be met with lively Discover Long Island staff, Discover Long Island banners and travel inspiration guides, a putting green, chances to enter an exciting giveaway, and much more, all in efforts to educate travelers about the Long Island region and professional golf’s grandest stage, The Ryder Cup, which will be calling Long Island home, come September 2025.
By either downloading the Discover Long Island app or testing their putting skills on Discover Long Island’s traveling putting green, individuals will be entered into a giveaway for a chance to win an overnight stay at the beautiful Gurney’s Montauk Resort.
“There is so much excitement behind this activation between Discover Long Island and MTA,” said Discover Long Island President & CEO, Kristen Reynolds, CDME. “In 2025, for the very first time, the largest and most prestigious international golf competition in the world will be played on Long Island and with this convenient connection to our region through Grand Central Madison, the ease for fans and travelers to get out to our region and enjoy that event in 2025 as well as all that Long Island has to offer year-round, has never been easier.”
This activation will take place Monday, March 4th – Friday, March 8 | 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Discover Long Island enjoys a strong partnership with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, by providing thorough travel inspiration guides and itineraries to the MTA for use on MTA Away – a site guiding travelers with trip ideas, upcoming events, fun facts, transportation via the Long Island Rail Road and overnight stay options for your destination, deals to help you save along the way, and more. Be sure to check out MTA Away ’s Long Island articles for the latest things to do and places to visit, all accessible via the LIRR!
ABOUT DISCOVER LONG ISLAND
Discover Long Island is the region’s only accredited destination marketing and leadership organization charged with furthering the destination’s thriving visitor economy, which saw record-breaking highs in 2022 generating $6.6 billion in visitor spending. The organization ensures Long Island’s coveted quality of life, thriving industries, and dynamic destination offerings are promoted on a global level, furthering economic development, and benefiting residents and businesses throughout the region. Awarded “Best Social Media” in the nation by the US Travel Association, the organization produces engaging content featuring local businesses and attractions for their 10 social media channels which garner upwards of 10 million views. Additionally, the organization hosts a popular YouTube series, Long Island TV, as well as the Long Island Tea podcast. To learn more, please call 631-951-3900 or visit www.DiscoverLongIsland.com.