West Virginia invites you to a new standard of golf vacation.  Forget every golf trip you've ever taken and take a look at all the wonderful golf courses in the Mountain State; courses located among rolling hills, along raging rivers and in peaceful valleys.  Many of the layouts in this scenic state were designed by the game's best. . .  Palmer, Nichlaus, Cobb, Jones and Player to name a few. 

In the NewRiver - Greenbrier Valley region, the renowned Greenbrier Resort beckons.  It's located in White Sulpher Springs.  The resort's first course, the Old White, was built in 1913 and is still garnering high praise from golfers and raters.  The GreenBrier Classic hosts the tournament, PGA Tour FedEx Cup Series the end of July.  Contact them at www.greenbrierclassic.com for more information.

The Resort at Glade Springs is also located in the New River - Greenbrier Valley region and boasts three championship courses.  Deisned by noted architect George Cobb, the aptly-named Cobb Course features rolling fairways framed by mature forest leading up to some of the largests greens and bunkers you'll ever play.  Contact for more information www.gladespring.com

The Lewisburg Elks Country Club, located ½ mile north of Interstate 64 on US Route 219, is enjoyed by everyone who plays here. Enjoy the eighteen distinctive and unique holes that meander over rolling countryside.  Contact information www.lewisburgelkscc.com

Bridgehaven Golf Course, an 18 hole course located in the heart of whitewater rafting country just outside Fayetteville, known for its pristine Bentgrass greens.  Contact them at http://wvweb.com/bridgehaven/

Recently named in 2009 to America's 100 Greatest Public Courses at #89, Stonewall Resort’s Palmer Signature Course strikes the perfect balance between difficulty and playability, science and nature. In the midst of rolling mountains, alongside beautiful Stonewall Jackson Lake, come enjoy our 18-hole golf course, designed exclusively by Arnold Palmer.  With a full practice facility featuring both grass and synthetic hitting areas, Golf Shop and convenient clubhouse, dining in Lightburn's Restaurant, they welcome you to their golfer's paradise. www.stonewallresort.com/golf

Just located off of Route 19N in Summersville, there is a local Nine-hole course for you to play, the Nicholas Memorial Golf Course.  Call them at 304-872-9850 for more information.

Additionally, three of the six state parks with golf courses are located in our region.  Hawks Nest State Park Golf Course is a challenging nine hole executive course offering inspiring views of the New River valley.  Pipestem Resort State Park has two golf courses.  The 18-hole course overlooks the Bluestone Canyon and the none-hole par three course is the perfect spot for an afternoon round.  Nearby, is Twin Falls State Park in Mullens.  Water comes into play on 15 of the 18 holes here. 

Every year, Golf Digest ranks the top golf courses in every state.  In 2009, they ranked three local courses as #3 and #4, and #5.  Glade Springs Resort and Stonewall Jackson Resort are both short interstate drive away from us and besides, the golfing will be worth the drive.