news releases --------------- [news](https://www.turningstone.com/press/news) / [golf](#) / [Turning Stone Resort Casino Named #1 Weekend Golf Trip Getaway on the East Coast by Golf Digest](#) ![](https://www.turningstone.com/uploads/press/1786026503GolfDigestRankingImageforTSRCNews.webp) ### Turning Stone Resort Casino Named #1 Weekend Golf Trip Getaway on the East Coast by Golf Digest ***Golf Digest writer Alex Meyers praises Turning Stone’s drivability, championship courses, amenities and TS Steakhouse*** **Oneida Indian Nation Homelands (July 28, 2026)** – Turning Stone Resort Casino has been recognized by Golf Digest’s Alex Meyers as his #1 Weekend Golf Trip Getaway on the East Coast. He listed [Shenendoah](https://www.turningstone.com/golf/shenendoah), [Kaluhyat](https://www.turningstone.com/golf/kaluhyat), and [Atunyote](https://www.turningstone.com/golf/atunyote) golf courses as top picks on his [list](https://www.golfdigest.com/courses/guides/an-east-coaster-s-5-favorite-weekend-golf-trips-) and praised the resort’s drivable Northeast location, amenities such as the Sportsplex and TS Steakhouse. **The accolades include:** - “Hands down my favorite quick road trip form the New York area is Turning Stone Resort Casino.” - “Once you get on property, you never need to leave. There’s also a fantastic par-3 course and indoor range so can you spend all your free time playing golf.” - “Atunyote – which hosted the PGA Tour for four years and had its conditioning compared to Augusta National by Chris DiMarco – that’s just a short shuttle ride away.” - “Your group can really live it up by getting a table at TS Steakhouse. You can overlook two of the golf courses.” The recognition comes as Turning Stone is celebrating the grand opening of Turning Stone Evolution, a $400 million expansion project that added a 258-room luxury hotel, The Crescent, fine-dining restaurant, Salt and on-site clinic, Rome Health Convenient Care at Turning Stone. The new additions are proving to be popular with golf groups. Designed by Tom Fazio, Atunyote hosted PGA Tour events from 2006 through 2010, including victories by Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar. Atunyote was named one of the Top 200 Courses by Golfweek in 2026 and made USA Today’s Best Public Courses list in 2026. Shenendoah’s Rick Smith design features a wide variety of holes, while Kaluhyat’s Robert Trent Jones Jr. design includes elevation changes as dramatic as 50 feet, providing stunning views of the historic Mohawk Valley. Atunyote, Shenendoah and Kaluhyat are all ranked as Best in the State by Golf Digest. For more information on Turning Stone Resort Casino’s world-class golf program, visit . **About Turning Stone Enterprises** [Turning Stone Enterprises](https://www.turningstoneenterprises.com/) is the parent organization for all business operations of the [Oneida Indian Nation](http://www.oneidaindiannation.com/). One of the largest employers in Central New York with more than 5,200 team members, Turning Stone Enterprises’ portfolio of hospitality, gaming and recreational destinations includes Turning Stone Resort Casino, YBR Casino & Sports Book, Point Place Casino Hotel, The Lake House at Sylvan Beach, The Cove at Sylvan Beach, Maple Leaf Market and SavOn convenience stores, an RV park, two marinas, a hunting preserve and salmon-fishing destination and Wáhta’ Maple Farm. Collectively, these properties offer guests from across the region and around the world five award-winning hotels, nearly 30 signature restaurants and dining venues, two spas, five golf courses, Las Vegas-style casino gaming, a state-of-the-art sports betting lounge, two concert venues and several nightlife venues. **Media Contact:** Kathleen Shaffer; Head of Public Relations Turning Stone Enterprises 315.569.8193 - - - [ Next ](https://www.turningstone.com/press/news/dining/tin-rooster-goes-beyond-barbeque) We use cookies to give you the best website experience. By clicking “Agree & Proceed”, you agree to our [Privacy Policy](https://www.turningstone.com/privacy-policy) Advanced Reservations Encouraged