West View Golf Course

West View Golf Course sits in the rolling farmland of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, near the small community of Akron. Designed by Lloyd Seidel, the course reflects the straightforward, playable approach common to many mid-20th century Pennsylvania layouts. Seidel, a regional architect active primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, created numerous courses across the state that emphasized accessibility and practical design over dramatic features. The routing takes advantage of the gently undulating terrain characteristic of this agricultural region. The landscape features modest elevation changes and open vistas across the surrounding countryside. Tree-lined fairways and traditional green complexes define the playing corridors, with strategic bunkering that rewards accurate approach play. The design offers a balanced test suitable for a range of skill levels, with length and hazard placement providing the primary challenges. West View serves as a community course in an area known more for its Amish heritage and farmland than for golf tourism. The facility caters to local members and daily-fee players seeking a straightforward round in a rural Pennsylvania setting. The course operates within the regional golf economy of south-central Pennsylvania, where numerous layouts serve residential communities and provide recreational options without the amenities or tournament pedigree of destination facilities.