Turning Stone Shenendoah
Rick Smith's par 72 at Turning Stone, the resort's original championship course, rerouted and renovated in 2016 into a modern, playable companion to the flagship Atunyote.
Photo: Turning Stone Shenendoah via Google.
The verdict
Shenendoah was the course that launched golf at Turning Stone, a Rick Smith design that opened in 2000 and gave the central New York resort its first championship eighteen. A 2016 rerouting and renovation rebuilt seven holes and refreshed the rest, so the course that carries the name today is a modern, well conditioned par 72 of about 7,100 yards.
Where the flagship Atunyote is the grander, tour tested test, Shenendoah is the more approachable resort round: generous off the tee, varied through the green, and a touch friendlier to the mid handicapper while still offering plenty from the back markers. On a multi day Turning Stone trip it is the natural complement to Atunyote, and on its own it is a strong, enjoyable resort course with a real designer pedigree.
Turning Stone Shenendoah at a glance
- Opened
- 2000, rerouted 2016
- Designer
- Rick Smith
- Type
- Modern parkland
- Par
- 72
- Yardage
- About 7,129 yards
- Green fee
- From about 150 dollars
Designer and details verified June 2026: Shenendoah was designed by Rick Smith and opened in 2000, then rerouted and renovated in 2016 with seven new holes. It plays a par 72 of roughly 7,129 yards from the back tees. Indicative 2026 green fees run around 175 dollars at peak with resort discounts; fees change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Shenendoah is a classic Rick Smith resort design, built to give a wide range of golfers a fair, enjoyable test. The fairways are generous off the tee, the bunkering is bold but escapable, and the greens reward a thoughtful approach rather than punishing every miss. The 2016 rerouting tightened the flow of the round and added variety, so the holes build well from the opening stretch to the finish.
The water and wetland that thread through the property come into play on several holes, and the par 5s give the longer hitter a chance to go for the green and post a low number. It is the kind of course that plays comfortably as the second round of a Turning Stone day, when a player wants a great course without the full championship grind of Atunyote.
For traveling golfers, Shenendoah is the ideal partner to Atunyote on a Turning Stone stay: a strong, modern resort eighteen with a designer name and full resort access.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Resort public; open to Turning Stone resort guests and daily fee play |
| Green fee | Around 175 dollars peak with resort discounts, indicative 2026 |
| Booking | Book through Turning Stone; resort guests receive priority and package rates |
| On the day | Carts standard; collared shirts and proper golf attire required |
| Getting there | In Verona in central New York, roughly 30 minutes east of Syracuse and its airport |
| Best months | Roughly May to October; high summer and early fall are prime |
Access and fees verified June 2026; resort pricing changes by season and package, so always confirm current rates and availability directly before booking.
Where to stay nearby
As with the rest of the property, the simplest base is Turning Stone itself, where the hotels, casino and dining sit within a short ride of the first tee and packages bundle rooms with tee times across the resort's courses. Verona and the wider Oneida area add off resort lodging for those who prefer it.
Shenendoah is best played alongside the flagship at Turning Stone Atunyote, and it pairs well on a wider New York trip with the lakeside classic at Leatherstocking Golf Course in Cooperstown.
Looking for a base nearby? See our recommended hotels and resorts.
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Shenendoah questions
Who designed Turning Stone Shenendoah?
Shenendoah was designed by Rick Smith and opened in 2000 at Turning Stone in Verona, New York. It was rerouted and renovated in 2016 and plays a par 72 of roughly 7,129 yards.
What changed in the 2016 renovation?
The 2016 project rerouted the course and built seven new holes while refreshing the rest, modernizing Turning Stone's original eighteen into the layout that carries the Shenendoah name today.
How much does it cost to play Shenendoah?
Indicative 2026 green fees run around 175 dollars at peak with discounts for resort guests. Rates change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
How does Shenendoah compare to Atunyote?
Atunyote is the grander, tour tested flagship, while Shenendoah is the more approachable resort round, generous off the tee and friendlier to the mid handicapper. Together they make the core of a Turning Stone golf trip.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year and 2016 renovation verified June 2026; yardage and indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.