Turning Stone Resort Championship Announced
 
May 3, 2007

PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem today announced the schedule for the 2007 PGA TOUR Fall Series, which will feature seven PGA TOUR events and will include the Turning Stone Resort Championship on Sept. 17-23 at Atunyote Golf Club at Turning Stone Resort in Verona, New York.

"Turning Stone Resort did a tremendous job hosting the B.C. Open in July with just two weeks to prepare," said PGA TOUR Commissioner Tim Finchem. "Our players, staff and officials all came away impressed with the course, the resort and the individuals that helped make this event happen in such a short amount of time. We are delighted that this partnership will allow the creation of a new event that we know the market will embrace."

"We are particularly pleased to announce a Fall Series schedule that features a combination of terrific golf courses, strong sponsorship and community and charitable impact," Finchem said.

The Oneida Indian Nation will be the host organization for next year's $6-million event with an agreement in place for the next six years.

"The Oneida people join together with our employees at Turning Stone Resort and all of our related enterprises to express our sincere appreciation to Commissioner Finchem for this outstanding opportunity," said Ray Halbritter, Nation Representative and CEO, Oneida Indian Nation. "Like the PGA TOUR and its players, we strive for excellence in everything we do. The Turning Stone Resort Championship will showcase the world's best golfers on what we believe to be one of the best golf courses in the world, Atunyote. We invite everyone to come and experience Oneida culture and hospitality first-hand and enjoy the excitement as we launch the Fall Series."

Earlier this year at the B.C. Open presented by Turning Stone Resort, John Rollins won his second-career title, holding off a challenge from Bob May to win by one stroke.

Atunyote GC is a Tom Fazio-design that opened in 2004. The 7,315-yard layout played host to the PGA of America Professional National Championship earlier this year as well. Atunyote (uh-DUNE-yote), which is the Oneida word for eagle, is a parkland course with vast stretches of open space, gently rolling hills, a stream and small waterfalls, and several lakes. The largest body of water, measuring 13 acres, runs along three fairways, including the dramatic finishing hole.

The course was listed in 2004 by Travel & Leisure Golf as one of the "10 Best New Public/Resort Courses," and by GOLF Magazine as one "Top 10 New Courses You Can Play."

The PGA TOUR Fall Series will begin immediately following the conclusion of the FedExCup season, which culminates Sept. 16 at THE TOUR Championship presented by Coca-Cola. The seven-event series will be televised on The Golf Channel and will offer more than $32 million in official prize money.