The Woods

Mountain View at The Woods occupies rolling terrain in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, near Hedgesville in Berkeley County. Ray Johnston designed the course to work with the natural topography of the region, which sits between the Appalachian ridges to the west and the Potomac River valley to the east. The layout takes advantage of elevation changes and wooded corridors typical of this part of the state, where golf courses often navigate through mixed hardwood forests and open meadow areas. Johnston's design philosophy generally emphasizes playability for a range of skill levels while incorporating strategic elements that reward course management. At Mountain View, the routing likely moves through varied terrain, with holes that climb and descend across the property's contours. The wooded setting provides natural definition and framing, while also demanding accuracy from the tee on tighter holes. Greens and green complexes serve as the primary defense, requiring thoughtful approach play. The Woods operates as a semi-private facility, serving both members and outside play. The club provides a regional option for golfers in the tri-state area where West Virginia, Maryland, and Virginia converge. The course fits into the recreational golf landscape of the Eastern Panhandle, an area that has seen residential and golf development growth due to its proximity to the Washington-Baltimore corridor while maintaining a more rural, mountainous character than courses closer to major metropolitan centers.