PGA Play Begins in Indian Country by Tom Wanamaker, at highlights a break through for the Indian nation. The Oneida Indian Nation, held the inaugural Turning Stone Resort Championship at its new Atunyote Golf Course in Verona, New York. This is the first time an Indian nation has held a major golf tournament. It is also a step at bring the Indian Nation closer with the surrounding community.
The Championship isn’t the only first in this situation. The Atunyote Golf Course earned the first “environmentally friendly certification”. This is the only course of its kind on the PGA tour. Atunyote is still a very challenging course. It has many water hazards, bunkers, and narrow fairways. Top golfers have praised its scenic beauty and difficulty.
In attempt to better the relations of the Indian nation and the rest of New York, all proceeds from the tournament will go to charities. The estimated revenue so far is greater than $250,000. The reason for friction between the two parties lies in the fact that the Indian Nation is not required to pay taxes. Despite their differences, this is definitely a step in the right direction.
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The Turning Stone Resort Championship sponsored by the Oneida Indian Nation is a great stride in the Indian community. The PGA event not only increased involvement within the community, but also is a charity event, already having raised a substantial amount. The silver trophy portrays George Washington and the Oneida Chief Oskanondohna, which represents a sign of peace and cooperation. This golf tournament seems to be about peace, cooperation, and tolerance. Although I do understand the viewpoint of the New York residents who do not think it is fair that the Oneida Indians do not have to pay taxes, the tournament is a step in the right direction. Not only will charities benefit, but the PGA event will also bring a large amount of money and business into the area, benefiting everyone in the surrounding area. The tournament is a sign of the Oneida Indian’s desire for cooperation and should be embraced by the residents of New York.
The PGA event sponsered by the Oneida Indian Nation has had a great affect on the Indian community. This event is an effort to bring people from surrounding areas into this community, which will also bring a good amount of business. This event will also be donating all of it's proceeds to charity, which shows an effort by the Indian Nation.
This PGA tournament represents peace, and the statue of George Washington and the Oneida chief show this. I think it is cool how they brought this idea together and the fact that the statues show the idea of peace, cooperation, and toleration.
Maybe after this event the opinions of the New York people will change about the Indian Nation not having taxes, however I understand why it would be upsetting.
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