2013 Golf Directory - West Virginia Department of Commerce

Eastern PanhandleTRAVEL REGIONCacapon Resort State Park, Berkeley SpringsThe Eastern Panhandle region locatedbetween Maryland and Virginia is aninteresting mix of historical sites, therapeuticspas, and thrilling, live thoroughbred racing.History buffs will enjoy a visit to thewell-preserved Shepherdstown, the oldesttown in the state and Harpers Ferry NationalHistoric Park, the site of abolitionist JohnBrown’s failed attack on slavery. It’s alsothe national headquarters for the famedAppalachian Trail. A number of mineralsprings provide healing waters in the eclectictown of Berkeley Springs. And the regionboasts gaming excitement at HollywoodCasino at Charles Town Races. The casinooffers year-round live thoroughbred racing,more than 5,000 video slot machines and avariety of tables games. And the golf offeringsin this northeastern part of the state are justas varied and provocative.The casual Woods Resort in Hedgesvillefeatures two scenic 18-hole courses, a spa,restaurant, and on-site condos. TheMountain View course wanders around awooded plateau along Third Hill Mountainwhich dominates its views. Carved from aforest, Mountain View's fairways are framedby dogwood, maple, oak, and pine trees.Most holes play flat and fair, but severalwater hazards and the medium-sized greensprove challenging. The most difficult holeis number 6, a 415-yard, par 4, requiringan approach shot over a canyon to awell-bunkered green. The Mountain Viewcourse rates 4 stars from Golf Digest’s Placesto Play, an annual survey of subscribers,considered one of the most reliable ratingsources in the industry. The Woods Resort’sStony Lick mid-length course is wellmaintained and has medium-sized greens.Water hazards also come into play to createa challenge on several of its holes.6WWW.WVTOURISM.COM/GOLF