FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Jason Moravec Director of Sales and Marketing Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course 716-754-2424, ext. 4305 jmoravec@kempersports.com www.senecahickorystick.com
Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course Ready for 2015 Season WNY’s premier public course will open Friday, April 10 Lewiston, NY, April 8, 2015 – With the onset of one of the most anticipated weeks in professional golf, the premier public course in Western New York has given golfers another reason to look forward to this weekend with great excitement. Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course announced today that the course will open for the season this Friday, April 10. Tee time availabilities start at 8 a.m. “Striking that first drive and sinking the first putt of a new golf season is a sensation that every golfer looks forward to throughout the entire offseason,” said Fran Roach, PGA, general manager at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course. “The course is in incredible shape and we’re eager to welcome golfers from throughout the region back to Seneca Hickory Stick.” Golfers can take advantage of a number of Frequent Fairways season pass options for the 2015 golf season, including the Frequent Fairways Unlimited pass, good seven days a week; the Frequent Fairways Weekday pass, accepted Monday-Thursday; as well as spouse and junior golf pass options. All passes include greens fees, use of the driving range, preferred tee times 14 days in advance, and a handicap system. The Unlimited and Weekday passes also include use of a golf cart. Designed by the legendary Robert Trent Jones II, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course is regarded as one of the finest courses in New York State, and has been regularly included on numerous “Best Courses” lists from such publications as Golf Magazine and Golfweek Magazine. Last week, the course was selected to host the 2015 WNYPGA Section Championship in August, marking the second time in its five-year history that Seneca Hickory Stick will host this prestigious event.
“Playing a round of golf at Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course is to experience the beauty of the sport at its finest,” said Audrey Oswell, chief operating officer, Seneca Gaming Corporation. “It’s easy to understand why the course has earned such an acclaimed reputation.” Tee times, season passes and other course information are available online at www.senecahickorystick.com or by calling (716) 754-2424. Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course 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. 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.
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