Alpine Lake Course
Terra Alta, WV, USA




Alpine Lake Resort sits in the Allegheny Mountains of northeastern West Virginia, near Terra Alta in Preston County. The course occupies rolling, forested terrain characteristic of the region, with elevation changes and tree-lined corridors that define play through much of the routing. The resort property centers around Alpine Lake itself, and the course layout incorporates views of the water and surrounding mountain landscape. The design reflects the recreational resort golf common to mountain communities in the Mid-Atlantic, where the natural topography dictates strategy and shot values. Holes move through corridors carved from hardwood forest, and the elevation shifts require golfers to account for uphill and downhill lies throughout the round. The greens and fairways follow the land's contours, and several holes play near or across water features connected to the lake system. Alpine Lake Resort serves primarily as a destination for regional golfers and resort guests, with lodging and amenities integrated into the property. The course operates as part of the broader recreational offerings at the resort, which includes lake access and seasonal activities suited to the mountain setting. The routing provides a straightforward test of accuracy and course management rather than extreme length, fitting the resort's role as a getaway in the West Virginia highlands.
Ranked by CV ratings from golfers who've played this course. Positions are shown worldwide, by country, and by state; the Public column compares courses anyone can play.
Best in World
Unranked
Best in USA
Unranked
Best in WV
Public: #5
7.3
14 players
One of the more fun recent golfing experiences I’ve had. Only 30 minutes outside Deep Creek, and blows away a lot of the courses there for a fraction of the price. Most courses with these kinds of lakeside holes would be charging triple what they do. Fun, different and old school.
While it may be listed at a resort course this is far from a standard resort track. Located in a small private lake community alpine shockingly has multiple lake front holes. Usually this land is reserved for homes but the stretch of 10,11,12 run right along the shore. The greens are incredibly slow but usually in decent shape. The course is very short and very scorable. The routing can only be described as wild. A par 3 finisher, a drivable par 4 1st, and the par 5 17th might be the hardest hole in the state. Usually around $50 you get exactly what you pay for. The signature par 3 10th is a ball buster and has you hitting a tee shot off a hillside to a green on a peninsula jutting into the lake. The best word to describe this course would be dated. The proshop feels old, the layout is best suited for hickories, and the conditioning is equivalent to courses in the 60s. If you're at deep creek and have an extra day to squeeze in 18 I would recommend Oakland. But if you want a chance to shoot a LOW round on a ok track make the short drive to Alpine for a cheap round.
Public courses closest to Alpine Lake.
FAQ
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Alpine Lake has a Course Vaults score of 7.3 out of 10 based on 9 explicit golfer ratings.
Yes. Alpine Lake is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Alpine Lake is 72.
Alpine Lake plays 6,069 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Alpine Lake is 117.
Alpine Lake is a 18-hole course.