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Atunyote Golf Course

Atunyote Clubhouse

Turning Stone Lodge

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The Course

ATUNYOTE

ATUNYOTE (uh-DUNE-yote): Oneida word that means "eagle"

Designer: Tom Fazio

Location: St. Rt. 31, Vernon, NY. Approximately 2.5 miles from Turning Stone.

Tournaments

Atunyote is the home of the PGA TOUR Turning Stone Resort Championship held each September. It is the only PGA TOUR event held on Native American soil.

Description of the course

The 18-hole course has vast stretches of open space, gently rolling hills, a stream, small waterfalls, and several lakes. There is a mile and a half of secluded driveway that leads you to the New England style clubhouse with wrap-around porch. Atunyote has its own practice facilities, driving range, short game area and putting green. The course has four Par 3's, ten Par 4's and four Par 5's. The largest body of water, measuring 13 acres, runs along three fairways including the dramatic finishing hole.

Awards & Accolades

"Top 100 Courses You Can Play"- GOLF Magazine
"America's Best- Top 10 Public Courses in New York"- Golfweek
"Top 10 in the USA"- Native American Casino Magazine
"Ten Best New Public/Resort Course"- Travel & Leisure Golf
"Best 21 Casino Course in the USA"- Golfweek
"Best New Golf Course in the World"- Robb Report
"America's Best- Top 40 New Golf Courses"- Golfweek
"Hot List of US Course Openings"- Travel & Leisure Golf