Inside the course: Atunyote Golf Club at Turning Stone

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Turning Stone Resort's Atunyote Golf Club is on of the most beautiful stops on the PGA TOUR.

Sep. 28, 2009
By PGATOUR.COM

Turning Stone Resort's Atunyote Golf Club in Verona, N.Y., is where the Fall Series begins. Here is all you need to know about the course.

Fast facts

Course superintendent	Matt J. Falvo
Original architect	Tom Fazio (2004)
Number of TOUR events as host venue	3 (including 2009)
Course ranking	Ranked 16 (out of 54) in difficulty on the PGA TOUR in 2008
Yardage history	7,482 yards (2007-present)
Par value:	72
Grass	Bentgrass (tees, fairways, greens:; Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass, fescue (rough)
Tournament Stimpmeter	12 ft
Sand bunkers	63
Water hazards	8
Course tour	Click here

Course record

Player
Jeff Maggert
Jarrod Lyle

Year
2007
2007

Round
2nd
2nd

Finish
T25
T25

Holes-in-one

There have been two aces recorded during the Turning Stone Resort Championship

Player	Hole	Year
Shaun Micheel	16	2007
Jason Day	6	2008

2008 Rankings

Toughest Hole

	On this relatively short par 4, avoid the fairway bunkers that frame the landing area. A simple, mid-to short-iron approach remains. Don't miss the green however; the bunker left and water right await any mis-hits. This could be a great birdie opportunity. 2008: 0 eagles, 26 birdies, 240 pars, 113 bogeys, 27 double bogeys, 3 others.
Easiest Hole
	Atunyote's longest par 5 requires three great shots. You must negotiate sand left and water right. The landing areas for the tee shot and second shot are generous. The shot to this very undulating green can be tricky. Proper club selection is needed to avoid the large greenside bunkers. 2008: 7 eagles, 155 birdies, 215 pars, 29 bogey, 3 others.

Atunyote Golf Club			2008 rankings		Last two years
Hole	Par	Yards	Avg. Score	Rank	Avg. Score	Rank
1	4	398	4.056	11	3.955	13
2	4	447	4.269	2	4.157	3
3	3	198	3.027	12	3.027	9
4	4	414	3.988	14	3.966	12
5	5	550	4.672	18	4.607	18
6	3	185	3.076	9	3.039	8
7	4	433	4.188	4	4.114	5
8	5	576	4.729	17	4.653	17
9	4	479	4.142	7	4.123	4
10	4	422	4.007	13	3.943	14
11	3	230	3.264	3	3.246	2
12	5	580	4.844	15	4.744	16
13	4	439	4.369	1	4.279	1
14	4	410	4.103	8	4.007	10
15	4	442	4.188	4	4.072	7
16	3	177	3.071	10	3.004	11
17	4	478	4.154	6	4.100	6
18	5	624	4.822	16	4.792	15

Course origins

Atunyote is an Oneida word that means "eagle." The parkland course is highlighted by spacious fairways, large undulating greens and steep-faced bunkers that are hallmarks of a Fazio design. Other notable features include a preserved deadwood marsh, a rock formation and several lakes, streams and small waterfalls.

The largest body of water, measuring 13 acres, runs along three fairways, including the dramatic finishing hole. The property is located in a secluded setting several miles from the resort, creating the ambiance of an upscale country club. Guests enter the property through a custom-designed and crafted iron gate and then traverse a winding two-mile entryway passing along portions of the course, wetlands and forested areas.

The memorable golfing experience begins and ends at the New England-style clubhouse, which is meticulously appointed to provide both luxury and comfort. It houses the players' lounge, locker facilities, pro shop, restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the course, and a private dining/meeting area. The site also includes a practice area with driving range and short game area. -- Source: Golf Course Superintendents Association of America

Tournament course history

Course	Location	Years
Atunyote GC	Verona, N.Y.	2007-present

This week's Kodak Challenge hole

HOLE: The par-3, 230-yard 11th at Atunyote GC
LAST YEAR: The 11th played to a stroke average of 3.264, with players recording no aces, 25 birdies, 273 pars, 92 bogeys and 16 double bogeys.
DESCRIPTION: The longest par 3 on the course is protected on the right by a stream and a greenside bunker. Favor the left side of this large green as it slopes from left to right toward the water. (Click here for Atunyote tour)