
Cobbs Course
Glade Springs Resort




About this course
Cobbs Course at Glade Springs Resort, carved from the rugged mountains of West Virginia, provides a stern test where pars are earned, not given. A product of the late 20th century, its design, while not attributed to a single renowned architect, reflects a movement toward integrating the course with the existing landscape. The course demands strategic play more than brute power. Its narrow, tree-lined fairways and deceptively contoured greens favor accuracy and thoughtful course management. Doglegs and elevation changes abound, forcing players to carefully consider club selection and shot shape. While not a regular stop for professional tournaments, Cobbs has hosted regional amateur events, challenging up-and-coming golfers against a demanding layout. Cobbs at Glade Springs is a course enjoyed by many, offering challenge and value in equal measure. The course serves as a reminder that a great golf experience isn't always about length or championship pedigree, but rather the satisfaction of conquering a well-designed and challenging course in the West Virginian mountains.
Rankings
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
Best in USA
Best in WV
Quick facts
- Location
- Daniels, WV, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1972
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- George Cobb
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 7,151 yards
- Difficulty
- 74.8/143
- Course Vaults score
- 7.2
Getting there
The journey to Glade Springs Resort begins at Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia, or Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional in Virginia, each roughly an hour and a half away through the rolling Appalachian highlands. The drive itself becomes part of the experience as interstate gives way to two-lane blacktop, winding through forested ridges and past coal-country hamlets before climbing into the resort's 4,100-acre sanctuary near Daniels. For those arriving by private aircraft, Raleigh County Memorial Airport in Beckley sits just twenty minutes north, offering a discreet gateway to this secluded mountain retreat. The final ascent delivers you into a world apart - a sprawling estate of championship golf, spa, and Southern Appalachian quietude carved into the West Virginia high country.

FAQ
Common questions about Cobbs at Glade Springs Resort
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Cobbs at Glade Springs Resort has a Course Vaults score of 7.2 out of 10 based on 16 logged golfers.
Cobbs was designed by George Cobb.
Yes. Cobbs at Glade Springs Resort is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Cobbs is 72.
Cobbs plays 7,151 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Cobbs is 143.



