From Mountain Courses to Local Favorites: Where to Play Golf in West Virginia

By Black By God: The West Virginian

West Virginia golf offers a little bit of everything: historic resort courses, affordable community layouts, mountain views and challenging rounds designed by some of the biggest names in the sport.

To close out National Golf Month, BBG Sports assembled this regional guide to help residents discover places to play across the Mountain State.

This is a curated starting point rather than a complete directory. Course availability, public access, pricing and seasonal schedules can change, so golfers should contact each facility before visiting.

Charleston and the Kanawha Valley

Coonskin Park Golf Course — Charleston
A convenient public course located minutes from downtown Charleston, with a nearby driving range and access to West Virginia Golf Association programs.

Big Bend Golf Course — Tornado
A public course along the Coal River offering an accessible option for golfers in the Kanawha and Putnam County areas.

Edgewood Country Club — Sissonville
An 18-hole semi-private club serving the Greater Charleston area.

Berry Hills Country Club — Charleston
A private club with an established place in Charleston’s golf community and a history of hosting prominent West Virginia events.

Huntington and Western West Virginia

Esquire Golf Course — Barboursville
An 18-hole public course and one of the Huntington area’s most accessible options.

Creekside Golf Course — Lavalette
A public 18-hole layout serving Wayne County and the surrounding region.

Guyan Golf & Country Club — Huntington
A private club with a long history in West Virginia competitive golf.

Sleepy Hollow Golf Club — Hurricane
A championship-length course conveniently located between Charleston and Huntington. Golfers should confirm current guest-access requirements.

Mid-Ohio Valley

Parkersburg Country Club — Vienna
A private club that regularly hosts West Virginia Golf Association competition.

Worthington Golf Club — Parkersburg
A public course offering a local option for both regular players and visitors.

Mingo Bottom Golf Club — Elizabeth
A public course serving Wirt County and the surrounding Mid-Ohio Valley.

Northern Panhandle

Oglebay Resort — Wheeling
One of the state’s leading golf destinations. Oglebay offers the Jones and Palmer championship courses, the Crispin Course and shorter golf options for casual play.

Williams Country Club — Weirton
A private Northern Panhandle club with an 18-hole course and a long-standing regional presence.

North-Central West Virginia

Lakeview Golf Resort — Morgantown
A resort course near Morgantown offering golf, lodging and views of the surrounding hills.

The Pines Country Club — Morgantown
A private club known throughout the region for competitive golf.

Pete Dye Golf Club — Bridgeport
A nationally recognized private course designed by Pete Dye.

Fairmont Field Club — Fairmont
A nine-hole course that offers a more approachable local round.

Deerfield Country Club — Weston
A public nine-hole course serving Lewis County.

Stonewall Resort — Roanoke
An Arnold Palmer Signature Course beside Stonewall Jackson Lake. The resort combines destination golf with lodging and other outdoor activities.

Eastern Panhandle and Potomac Highlands

Cacapon Resort State Park — Berkeley Springs
A public Robert Trent Jones Sr. design featuring wide fairways, strategic bunkering and mountain views.

Locust Hill Golf Course — Charles Town
A public 18-hole course in the Eastern Panhandle.

The Woods — Hedgesville
A resort community featuring the Mountain View championship course and the shorter Stony Lick course. Confirm access when booking.

Cress Creek Country Club — Shepherdstown
A private club located near the Potomac River.

Fisher Mountain Golf Club — Franklin
A public course surrounded by Pendleton County mountain scenery.

New River Gorge and Southern West Virginia

Bridge Haven Golf Club — Fayetteville
A public course near the New River Gorge and one of the area’s convenient local playing options.

The Resort at Glade Springs — Daniels
A major Southern West Virginia golf destination with multiple courses, including the Cobb, Stonehaven and Woodhaven layouts. Access varies by course and package.

Pipestem Resort State Park — Pipestem
A public Geoffrey Cornish-designed course overlooking the Bluestone Canyon.

Twin Falls Resort State Park — Mullens
A wooded 18-hole public course with a relaxed resort setting.

Fountain Springs Golf Course — Peterstown
A public 18-hole course serving Monroe County and the southeastern portion of the state.

Mountain and Resort Golf

The Greenbrier — White Sulphur Springs
West Virginia’s most historic golf destination, offering the Old White, Greenbrier and Meadows courses, along with the Ashford short course. Public access is based on resort availability.

Raven Golf Club at Snowshoe Mountain — Snowshoe
A mountain course known for dramatic elevation changes, scenic views and challenging play.

Canaan Valley Resort State Park — Davis
A Geoffrey Cornish-designed public course that balances mountain scenery with a layout suitable for different skill levels.

Alpine Lake Resort — Terra Alta
An 18-hole course in a mountain-lake community near the Maryland border.

West Virginia has many more municipal, public, semi-private and private courses worth discovering. The West Virginia Golf Association’s course directory can help golfers find additional options, while West Virginia State Parks provides current information about its resort courses.

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