West Virginia's remarkable collection of Golf Resorts offer challenging courses, relaxing spas, entertainment and family activity amenities designed to please everyone in your party. Rolling hills, lush greens, panoramic mountain views and master designed courses make West Virginia the perfect golf vacation destination.
Oglebay Resort
Route 88 North
Wheeling, WV 26003
304-243-4141
www.oglebay-resort.com
Oglebay is a 1,650-acre public resort that offers three 18-hole golf courses—the Palmer Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, the Jones Course designed by Robert Trent Jones, and the Crispin Course. The Palmer course opened in 2000 to rave reviews. Here you will experience strategically placed bunkers, decorative mounding and generous greens. The Jones course is regarded as one of the state’s premier layouts. The Crispin course, one of the oldest courses in West Virginia, is a good warmup course for the Palmer and Jones layouts. Other amenities include miniature golf, driving range, indoor and outdoor swimming, tennis, picnicking, fishing, hiking, boating, and downhill and cross country skiing. The grounds include a 204 room lodge, 49 cabins, a 65 acre Good Zoo, Waddington Gardens, Cascading Waters, a planetarium, nature and garden centers, children's center, nine gift shops and the Mansion Museum.
Lakeview Golf Resort and Spa
One Lakeview Drive
Morgantown, WV 26508
304-594-1111
www.lakeviewresort.com
Lakeview offers two championship courses--Lakeview (6760 yards), played by some of golf's greats, and Mountainview (6447 yards) with its valley and mountain views. The Lakeview Course combines narrow, tree-lined fairways with bunkered, steep greens to give golfers a challenge without breaking their enthusiasm. The Mountainview Course is 6,447 yards long. The course is more open, with less of a country-club atmosphere. The front nine holes play through a rolling valley, while the back nine holes provide exceptional mountainous views as the course name implies. Other amenities included a 187-room lodge, and 50 executive townhouses, spa facility, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness and sports center, and fine dining overlooking scenic Cheat Lake.
Stonewall Jackson Lake State Park
149 State Park Trail
Roanoke, WV 26447
304-269-7400
www.stonewallresort.com
The Arnold Palmer course has revolutionized the park and region. Tight, hilly and tree-lined, the 7,149-yard track meanders around and over the lake before ranging up into the hills for some panoramic views. The course is one where gently sloping hills fall into long, lush valleys perfect for long drives. The front nine holes not only border Stonewall Jackson Lake, but also use it for across-the-water shots. Also available is a 198-room lodge and 10 fully furnished cottages featuring two, three and four bedrooms.
The Resort at Glade Springs
255 Resort Drive
Daniels, WV 26651
866-589-8424
http://www.gladesprings.com/west-virginia-golf.php?NCK=travelsouthusa
Nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of southern West Virginia is the 3,800-acre resort estate of Glade Springs in Daniels. The Cobb Course is the most comprehensive golf course in West Virginia and a true testament to the game. Designed by George W. Cobb in the early 70’s this 18-hole championship golf course features rolling fairways framed by mature forest leading up to some of the largest greens and bunkers you’ll probably ever play. The newly renovated course now features lengths of over 7,000 yards while maintaining the integrity of the original design. The Stonehaven Course designed by Ault, Clark & Associates, Ltd. is a prefect compliment to The Cobb, featuring non-returning nines and some of the most beautiful landscape in West Virginia. Golf this extraordinary mountain course and enjoy tees of Bent-grass and lengths ranging from 7,200 yards from the black to 5,200 yards from the forward tees. The two-room Presidential Suites feature a bedroom and parlor with pullout sofa bed. The Manor Houses and Chestnut Hill Lodges have become favorite lodging for groups and foursomes. Other amenities include a spa center, an equestrian center, tennis courts, Olympia-size swimming pool, fitness center and a restaurant.
Pipestem Resort State Park
Box 150
Pipestem, WV 25979
304-466-1800
www.pipestemresort.com
Pipestem Resort State Park, the crown jewel of the state park system. This resort offers an 18-hole championship course and a 9-hole par three course. Resting on the edge of the Bluestone River Canyon, this scenic 18-hole championship golf course features prevalent sand traps and natural hazards presented by the proximity of the gorge. Spend the afternoon enjoying a multitude of outdoor recreational activities such as horseback riding on the 100 miles of trails, swimming, tennis, hiking and fishing. McKeever Lodge features an indoor pool, exercise and game rooms, sauna and a variety of restaurants. Fully equipped, modern cottages provide all the comforts of home.
Twin Falls Resort State Park
Route 97, Box 1023
Mullens, WV 25882
304-294-4000
www.twinfallsresort.com
A sprawling 18-hole championship golf course provides a dominant centerpiece for the resort's recreational facilities. Tight and demanding, this course is best known for its elevated park-3 fourth hole and every-thirsty, par-4 eighth hole with two-thirds of its green surrounded by water. Resting at the heart of the challenging course is the centralized golf pro shop, snack bar and swimming pool/bathhouse complex. Among the amenities at this modern, year-round facility are 20 guest rooms, 14 vacation cottages, a restaurant, meeting/conference rooms and a gift shop.