The best golf courses in West Virginia, USA

Pikewood National Golf Club is an ultra-private, walking-only course set atop a West Virginia mesa, designed by J. Robert Gwynne and John Raese with input from Dow Finsterwald and Johnny Pott. Surrounded by mountain scenery and hardwood forests, it features dramatic elevation changes, undulating fairways, and a highly strategic layout intended for serious golfers.

Pete Dye Golf Club, designed by Pete Dye and opened in 1995, sits atop a reclaimed coal mine in Bridgeport, West Virginia. Consistently ranked among the top 100 U.S. courses, it features dramatic elevation changes, challenging hazards, and scenic views across rugged Appalachian terrain. Expect a strategic test with water hazards on nearly half the holes and a distinctly Dye design throughout.

The Old White at The Greenbrier, designed by C.B. Macdonald and opened in 1913, is a classic parkland course renowned for strategic design, tight, tree-lined fairways, and undulating greens. It’s an iconic American resort layout, updated by Lester George in 2006 and celebrated for blending historical architecture with challenging play amid the Allegheny Mountains.

Stonewall Resort's Palmer Course, designed by Arnold Palmer, is an acclaimed 18-hole layout winding through rolling hills and bordering the state's largest lake. It blends championship-caliber design with natural mountain beauty, offering varied holes, minimal development, and a peaceful escape in central West Virginia. The course is a centerpiece of an extensive resort complex.

The Cobb Course at Glade Springs Resort is a George Cobb design known for 51 bunkers, 8 lakes, and over 200 feet of elevation change. Ranked among the top 5 in West Virginia by Golf Digest, it offers a challenging yet enjoyable layout for players of all levels and spectacular mountain scenery.

The Snead Course at The Greenbrier Sporting Club is a Tom Fazio design opened in 2004, exclusive to club members. Set within the rolling meadows of the resort, the par-71 layout stretches over 7,025 yards and honors Sam Snead, the legendary PGA champion who began his career at The Greenbrier. The routing uses the former airstrip site to offer a blend of variety, challenge, and strategic risk-reward opportunities amidst beautiful mountain views.

Stonehaven Course at Glade Springs Resort is a Tom Clark-designed championship course opened in 2003 in the Appalachian Mountains. With dramatic elevation changes, holes meandering through hardwood forests, and the scenic 69-acre Chatham Lake, it offers 7,203 yards of challenging play, earning a top-10 West Virginia ranking and acclaim for its creative par 3s and 5s.

Designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr, this course offers a challenging and scenic experience with its natural undulating terrain.

Raven Golf Club at Snowshoe Mountain, designed by Gary Player in 1993, is a striking mountain course famed for dramatic elevation changes, tree-lined fairways, and stunning scenery. The par-72 layout features challenging greens and a dynamic routing through beautiful terrain that tests all skill levels while delivering memorable mountain golf experiences.

Woodhaven, designed in 2010 by Tom Clark, is a dramatic, modern mountain course at Glade Springs Resort. It features two contrasting nine-hole loops, one winding along Glade Creek Gorge and the other through a tight, forested valley. The layout is known for its bold elevation changes, target-driven golf, strategic challenges, and memorable natural rock settings.

The Meadows Course at The Greenbrier was originally designed as a 9-hole course by Alexander H. Findlay in 1911 and expanded to 18 holes over the decades with redesigns by Seth Raynor, Dick Wilson, and Bob Cupp. Restored after the 2016 flood, it features dynamic green complexes, mountain views, and stacked sod bunkers.

The Palmer Course at Oglebay Resort, designed by Arnold Palmer, is a modern par-71 championship layout stretching up to 6,800 yards. With scenic hills, strategic bunkering, and generous greens, it offers an enjoyable yet challenging experience for golfers of all levels. Noted for its player-friendly design and memorable routing, it is among the premier public courses in West Virginia.

Cacapon Resort State Park Golf Course is an 18-hole, par-72 parkland course designed by the famed Robert Trent Jones Sr. Nestled in the wooded mountains of West Virginia, the layout features rolling fairways, undulating greens, and beautiful vistas. The course delivers a memorable and fair challenge for players of all abilities, complemented by an inviting lodge and full-service practice facilities.

Lakeview Golf Resort's Lakeview Course, designed by James Harrison in 1954, offers an engaging parkland layout with scenic views of Cheat Lake. Recognized for its challenging holes and historic guests, the course blends classic tree-lined fairways with elevation changes through the rolling hills of West Virginia.