KemperSports was selected to oversee the planning, development and operation of Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Club, situated just 20 minutes north of iconic Niagara Falls. The course, which is being developed by the Seneca Nation of Indians, will add championship-caliber golf to a growing lineup of amenities offered on the New York side of the Falls.
Steering the design of the 18-hole Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Club, named for the rare and distinct Shellbark Hickory trees found along the course, is the Robert Trent Jones II golf course architecture firm. The par-72 layout, featuring manicured landscapes surrounded by stunning lakes and ponds, will weave through native vegetation, wetlands and open meadows. Seneca Hickory Stick, stretching approximately 7,100 yards, will be designed for the walking golfer.
Golf course construction commenced in June 2007 with Seneca Hickory Stick’s opening scheduled for 2009. Future plans also include development of a spacious clubhouse and pavilion for hospitality functions and special events.
“We look forward to working alongside the Seneca Nation and RTJ II design firm to create a must-play destination golf course in western New York,” said KemperSports president and c.o.o. Steve Skinner. “Niagara Falls and the surrounding area is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world, and we plan to broaden its reputation as a must-visit locale with the debut of Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Club.”
Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Club marks the first project developed by the Seneca Nation off of its sovereign territory. The property was secured with specific intentions of developing a high-end golf course to complement the Nation’s world-class gaming and entertainment facilities, including Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, which is located in Niagara Falls, N.Y.