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Seneca Hickory Stick Selected to Host 2015 WNYPGA Section Championship Lewiston, NY. March 31, 2015 – Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course is excited to announce that it will be hosting the 2015 WNYPGA Section Championship in August. This marks the second time in its five-year history that Seneca Hickory Stick will host this prestigious event. “The Western New York Section PGA is excited to bring its 2015 WNYPGA Coors Championship to Seneca Hickory Stick GC, seeking only the finest section venues providing true championship-caliber tests of golf,” says Joe Bertino, Executive Director of the Western New York Section PGA. “We anticipate with great excitement the opportunity that Seneca Hickory Stick will provide to crown our newest Champion!” “This selection is another testament to the high-quality guest experience and ‘Tour’ quality turf conditions that Seneca Hickory Stick provides to its golfers every day,” said Fran Roach, PGA general manager, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course. Since opening in 2010, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course has garnered widespread acclaim as one of the premier tests of golf in New York State, as well as national honors for guest service. “The Seneca brand is recognizable for world-class venues, remarkable service, and an unmatched guest experience from the time you arrive,” said Audrey Oswell, Chief Operating Officer, Seneca Gaming Corporation. “Seneca Hickory Stick embodies those qualities.” Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones II masterpiece, takes full advantage of the surrounding beauty of the Western New York countryside. Located in a picturesque setting just minutes from the US/Canada border, panoramic views of the Niagara Escarpment and native Hickory and Pine trees abound as you play your way through this parkland routing. The 257 acres of challenging terrain presents golfers with tall heather grass, fairway and green side bunkers and beautiful undulating bent grass greens. With five sets of tees, golfers can select their desired yardage and challenge at this Western New York gem. Rated #12 Best Public Golf Course in the State of New York by Golf Magazine
and #33 Best Casino Course in the United States by Golfweek Magazine, Seneca Hickory Stick is an ideal venue for any golf tournament, charity outing, or corporate event. An enclosed outdoor tent facility allows guests to take in the views of Western New York’s Niagara River basin and is the perfect wedding venue for fall events. For information on events, weddings, banquets or other special events at Seneca Hickory Stick call Jason at 716.754.2424 or visit www.senecahickorystick.com. About Seneca Gaming Corporation Seneca Gaming Corporation operates Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino in Niagara Falls, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino in Salamanca, NY, Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino in Buffalo, NY and Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course in Lewiston, NY on behalf of the Seneca Nation of Indians. Since opening Seneca Niagara Casino in 2002, Seneca Gaming Corporation has grown to employ more than 3,700 people. Seneca Gaming Corporation operates world-class facilities offering more than 6,500 slot machines, 140 table games, 1,000 hotel rooms, a championship golf course and other related amenities. For more information, visit www.senecacasinos.com.
About KemperSports Northbrook, Ill.-based KemperSports builds, owns and manages golf courses, resorts, athletic clubs and lodging venues across the U.S., Caribbean and Central America. The company’s award-winning portfolio includes nationally-ranked courses and tournament venues such as Bandon Dunes Golf Resort, named the No. 1 Golf Resort in North America by Golf Digest and GOLF magazine; The Glen Club; Desert Willow Golf Resort; Harbor Shores, site of the 2012 and 2014 Senior PGA Championship presented by KitchenAid; and Chambers Bay, host of the 2010 U.S. Amateur and the 2015 U.S. Open. For more information about KemperSports, please visit http://www.kempersports.com.
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