LEWISTON, NEW YORK (October 22, 2025) – Fifteen years after seeing its first tee shot, Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course continues to gain national acclaim and prestige in the golfing world.
The course was recently named to GolfWeek Magazine’s Best of 2025 list of top 50 casino golf courses in the United States. Seneca Hickory Stick ranked number 37 on the list, up three spots from its 2024 ranking.
“Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course offers a premier golf experience for golfers of every skill level, from casual golfers to true golf enthusiasts,” Seneca Resorts & Casinos President & CEO Kevin Nephew said. “There are countless golf courses of all types and levels across the United States. Seeing Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Course consistently mentioned among the best is a testament to how the course both complements the overall guest experience and world-class service we provide at all of our properties, and stands alone as a signature destination.”
Golfweek’s course-ratings panel, which includes hundreds of members, continually evaluate courses across the country, rating them based on a list of ten criteria. The panel members also file a single, overall rating on each course. The ratings are then averaged to produce a final rating for each course that is used to compile the magazine’s Best Course rankings.
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. The course has hosted several prestigious competitive golf tournaments for organizations including the WNYPGA, US Am Tour, National Collegiate Club Golf Association, and others.
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. Seneca Hickory Stick is an ideal venue for any golf tournament, charity outing, or corporate event. The course setting allows guests to take in views of Western New York’s Niagara River basin and is the perfect venue for celebrations, events, meetings and gatherings.
For information on tee times, season passes, tournaments, event amenities and more, visit www.senecahickorystick.com or call (716) 754-2424.