
Lakeview Course
Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa

About this course
Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa sits in the hills surrounding Morgantown, West Virginia, where the Appalachian topography provides natural elevation change and wooded corridors typical of the region. The course was designed by James Harrison, though specific details about the design date and Harrison's broader portfolio are not widely documented in major golf architecture references. The layout works with the rolling terrain common to northern West Virginia, likely incorporating doglegs and elevation shifts that require thoughtful club selection and course management. The property's resort setting suggests the course serves both destination visitors and local membership, with amenities beyond golf that include spa facilities and lodging. Courses in this part of West Virginia often feature tree-lined fairways with views of the surrounding ridges and valleys, and seasonal changes in the hardwood forests create distinct playing conditions from spring through fall. Water features, whether natural streams or constructed ponds, are common design elements in the region and likely factor into the routing. Morgantown's position as a college town and regional hub means the course draws from both the local community and travelers to the area. The resort model typically emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while maintaining enough challenge to keep regular players engaged. Without major tournament history or national rankings to reference, Lakeview functions primarily as a regional amenity, offering mountain golf in a part of the state where the landscape naturally lends itself to interesting holes and scenic variety.
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
- Morgantown, WV, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1950
- Holes
- 18
- Designer
- James Harrison
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 6,760 yards
- Difficulty
- 73.1/132
- Course Vaults score
- 6.2
Getting there
Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa is most readily accessed via Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia (CRK), situated roughly ninety minutes south by car through the rolling Appalachian foothills, or alternatively through Pittsburgh International (PIT), a two-hour drive north through the ridge-and-valley terrain that defines this corner of West Virginia. The drive itself traces a gradual ascent into the highlands surrounding Morgantown, where the landscape shifts from interstate corridor to winding mountain roads lined with deciduous forest and glimpses of the Monongahela River valley. Private aviation options are available at Morgantown's Benedum Airport, a short fifteen-minute transfer from the resort, ideal for those seeking a more discreet arrival. The final miles unfold through the serene lake country that gives the resort its name, with the main lodge emerging quietly from the wooded shoreline - a fitting arrival point for a destination that balances mountain seclusion with genuine hospitality.

FAQ
Common questions about Lakeview
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Lakeview has a Course Vaults score of 6.2 out of 10 based on 29 logged golfers.
Lakeview was designed by James Harrison.
Yes. Lakeview is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Lakeview is 72.
Lakeview plays 6,760 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Lakeview is 132.




