2013 Golf Directory - West Virginia Department of Commerce

Mid-Ohio ValleyTRAVEL REGIONGolf Club of West Virginia, WaverlyThe Mid-Ohio Valley Region of the stateis bordered by Ohio, with the wide OhioRiver separating the two states. Rollinghills and valleys define the Mid-OhioValley Region, providing an abundance ofoutdoor activities. These include boating,fishing, mountain biking, birding, canoeing,camping and, of course, golf.A major metropolis for the region isParkersburg. The city's rich heritage, muchof it involving the early oil and gas industry,is presented at several museums and historicsites. Most notable among these is theBlennerhassett Island Historical State Park,home to a 7,000 square foot mansion builtin 1798. It’s preserved in its original gloryand open for tours, providing a snapshot ofwhat life was like for the wealthy barons inthe late 18th and early 19th centuries.Parkersburg is home to two publiclyaccessiblecourses. Worthington Golf Clubwas built on relatively flat terrain, so it’s afavorite among walkers. A creek, whichwinds throughout the layout, provides achallenge on several holes. The South HillsGolf Club is a championship 18-hole designwith each hole offering its own uniqueset of challenges. Measuring just under 6,500yards from the back tees with spaciouslanding areas strategically accented byboth fairway and green-side bunkers,accurate shot-making is a must. Waterhazards are encountered on several of theholes. A meandering stream flows throughoutmost of the course.Greenhills Country Club in Ravenswoodoffers one of the areas more challenginglayouts. The 18-hole championship coursehas a lengthy, yet wide open, front nineand a hilly, shorter and tighter back nine.The course boasts some of the best maintainedgreens in the state.12WWW.WVTOURISM.COM/GOLF