Atunyote has truly brought people and attention from every corner of the globe to the Mohawk Valley and CNY area. From an eighteen year old from New Zealand who nips at the heels of Tiger Woods to AP stories about the Indians “Golf Mecca” and more.

So how do you say Atunyote anyway and what does the word mean? According to the Turning Stone Website the word is pronounced uh-DUNE-yote, which I for one did not know. The word is an Oneida Indian word meaning Eagle. Atunyote is open from April 1 through November 15, depending upon the weather. The course was designed by Tom Fazio.

A shortened description of Atunyote from the Turning Stone website: An 18-hole layout about two and a half miles from Turning Stone, presents a parkland setting with vast stretches of open space, rolling hills, a stream and small waterfalls, and several lakes. The largest body of water, measuring 13 acres, runs along three fairways, including the finishing hole. A mile-and-a-half long secluded driveway winds through wooded areas and locales adjacent to the course. The entryway leads to a New England-style clubhouse with a wrap-around porch. Atunyote has its own practice facilities, offering a driving range, short game area and putting green.

More Atunyote Resources: AP Story, Atunyote Slide Show, Google Map Atunyote Location, Phone: 315-361-8006, Atunyote Website