LEWISTON, NY – 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 U.S. 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,” said Kevin Nephew, Seneca Resorts & Casinos President & CEO. “There are countless golf courses of all types and levels across the U.S. 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 10 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 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 and Golfweek magazines. The course has hosted several prestigious competitive golf tournaments for organizations including the WNYPGA, US Am Tour, National Collegiate Club Golf Association, and others.
