
Valley View Course
Valley View Golf Course

About this course
Valley View Golf Course sits in the rolling farmland of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia, near Moorefield in Hardy County. Designed by Bill Ward, the course occupies terrain characteristic of the Potomac Highlands region, where the South Branch of the Potomac River winds through a landscape of agricultural valleys bordered by forested ridges. The routing takes advantage of natural elevation changes and open views across the surrounding countryside. The layout reflects a straightforward approach to golf course design common in rural mid-Atlantic settings, where the land dictates strategy more than elaborate shaping or water features. Holes move across gently sloping ground with fairways that follow the natural contours. Mature trees frame many playing corridors, and the property's agricultural heritage remains visible in the open character of several holes. Greens are typically modest in size and defended by conventional bunkering. Moorefield serves as the county seat and a hub for the surrounding farming and recreational community. Valley View functions as a public facility accessible to both local residents and visitors exploring the South Branch Valley. The course offers a relaxed atmosphere and straightforward conditions suited to everyday play. The setting provides a quiet alternative to more developed golf destinations, with the Allegheny Mountains visible in the distance and the rural character of Hardy County defining the experience.
Quick facts
- Location
- Moorefield, WV, USA
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1969
- Designer
- Bill Ward
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 71
- Length
- 6,154 yards
- Difficulty
- 69.8/116
Getting there
The journey to Valley View Golf Course begins at either Washington Dulles International (IAD) or Yeager Airport in Charleston, West Virginia, each roughly two hours away through the folded ridges of the Potomac Highlands. The drive from either direction threads through classic Appalachian terrain - narrow valleys flanked by forested slopes, small farming communities, and the occasional limestone outcrop - before converging on Moorefield, a quiet county seat tucked along the South Branch of the Potomac River. The final approach follows local roads into the surrounding farmland, where Valley View reveals itself as an unpretentious layout carved into the rolling countryside, offering a straightforward arrival to one of West Virginia's more accessible mountain golf experiences.

FAQ
Common questions about Valley View
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Valley View was designed by Bill Ward.
Yes. Valley View is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Valley View is 71.
Valley View plays 6,154 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Valley View is 116.
Valley View is a 18-hole course.



