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Holes 18
Type Public
Par 72
Length 7016 yards
Slope 129
Rating 73.6
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Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Club
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Course Details

Year Built 2010
Fairways Bent Grass
Greens Bent Grass
Golf Season Year round
Architect Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (2010) Ty Butler (2010)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fee
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Bunker Yes
Teaching Pro Yes
Pitching/Chipping Area Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Fivesomes Allowed No
Dress code No denim, mesh, cut-offs. Collared shirts are preferred.

Food & Beverage

Bar, Restaurant

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities

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Reviews

4.2
337 Reviews (337)
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Reviews 12
Handicap 15-19
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

a true links style course...even more when the wind is up...

a good track with ample greens that are undulating enough to create inspired pin placements.....up to five tee areas on every hole...make the course as long or short as you want......wind direction would be a good indicator for distance desired....bunkers aplenty with smalls brooks running along some holes toward the awaiting ponds throughout.....great fun to be had...

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 8
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Awesome course

Fast greens and difficult holes, make Seneca a great challenge. Last time the course killed me. This time I was out for revenge. Shot a season low 80. Would reccomend Seneca to everyone. First ones out at 8:30, were finished by noon. 5 minutes from the Queenston-Lewiston border.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Challenging

Will play again . Greens were aerated.
Need a ranger for slow players.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
First Time Playing

Nice!

Great course for money! Well kept, over the top staff

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 34
Handicap 5-9
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Worth Playing

This RTJ Jr. Western NY course is a great track and true test of golf. Well positioned sand, water and trees force you to play a variety of shots and think your way through the course.

Overall, the course was in fantastic shape and pace of play was fantastic. Never felt rushed from behind and never found ourselves on top of the group in front of us.

I overheard some people complaining about the course being too expensive, and perhaps by Buffalo standards the course was on the high side, but playing courses in the Metro NY area, the value for the money was fantastic.

I woud reccomend this course to anyone who finds themselves in the greater Buffalo area.

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

nice course....

Nice course, well kept... a few holes have some blind shots which will be made easier after playing the course a few more times , overall a good experience ...

Conditions Average
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

slow play,difficult course

I played there once last year ,all greens were sanded,and the play was slow.only reason I went back was I had a gift card.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Okay course, but expected more...

This was our first time playing this course. Based on cost and hype, we thought we'd be going to a fairly swanky course. Totally not the case. It's okay, but that's about it. This course was a spitting image of Buffalo Tournament Club in Lancaster. Very little growth on the fairways...no color...and honestly fairly boring. I live in central Erie county, surrounded by similar/better courses, and I have no incentive to go back up there to play...if anything, cost is a dis-incentive. The clubhouse was nice, the people were nicer, and the greens were good...but the rest of the place was simply average.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 149
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Atlanta Advisor
Top 250 Contributor
First Time Playing

Enjoy these greens....

Some of the fastest greens I have played. If the course is busy, expect a longer round than normal. There is enough difficulty with some of these holes, that it will bottleneck on busier days.

I enjoyed my day, even though the course won today....

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Course was wet but still in excellent condition

Even though the course was wet from a heavy rain, it was in excellent condition/

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 37
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

JULY 13, 2013 review

Course was in much better condition than the last time I played in 2012. The areas which were rock/hard-pan in 2012 are now being watered.
Tee boxes were all in fine condition and the greens were rolling very true and fast.
Playing partner advised the bunkers were also in very good condition (fortunate enough not to be in one that day).
Took advantage of discount rate and enjoyed the course.
Ranger & cart girl both very pleasant during the round.

Conditions Average
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Awesome course and conditions!

The course is quite challenging, but is very fair! The fairways are generous and the greens are quite large. And the course conditions were impecable!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Average
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 1
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Best public course in Buffalo, NY area

Every hole is scenic and challenging. Drives need to be straight or you will be in the high grass. Fast undulating greens guarded well by sand, high grass, and water. Fairways are like a carpet. This is the first time I played here in all my time in the Buffalo area. I was amazed and impressed. Highly recommended.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 2
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser

great course!! can't wait to play it in the middle of the summer

Beautiful course!!! challenging will play again!!!!

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 51
Handicap 0-4
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser

Not bad for April

This course has a nice layout. Fairways are wide enough, greens are undulating. For April, this course was wet but hey, April. I would not hesitate to come back in the summer.
Had fun.................

Conditions Poor
Value Average
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

My favorite course in New York State

I play here often and always leave pleased. The conditions are always perfect even in April. If you have never played Seneca Hickory Stick Golf Club it is a must play

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 47
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0

A Challenge for All Skills Levels

Whether you want to play from Championship Tee Boxes, or up front on the Greens or Reds, this course will be a challenge. The conditions are top notch, & the staff is ready to help.
I wouldn't recommend this course for someone who only plays once a year, but if you can play a round of golf without loosing a dozen balls, and you can appreciate a fine course, Hickory Sticks is for you.
The only improvement I would suggest - bring your own range finder. The carts are not equiped, and it's kinda a guessing game if you find yourself off the fairway.

Conditions Excellent
Value Average
Friendliness Excellent
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
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