465 Lodge Drive,
Wheeling, West Virginia 26003
The Course:
36 holes. Tree-lined & open parkland. Undulating terrain - several slopes to climb.
Surroundings:
Woodland.
Designer:
Jones course: designed by Robert Trent Jones Sr (1970; formerly called the Speidel course).
Palmer course: designed by Arnold Palmer (2000; formerly called the Klieves course).
Crispin course: designed by Robert Biery (1950).
Above distances are for the Palmer course. Also at Oglebay Resort's Speidel Golf Club is the Jones course (par-72; 7001 yds from back tees; rating 75.1). The resort also includes the original 18-hole Crispin course (par-71, 5670 yds), and a 9-hole par-3 course.
40.116431
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5 mi NE of Wheeling / 60 mi SW of Pittsburgh.
Oglebay (Speidel GC)
Oglebay Resort is home to the Speidel Golf Club, which comprises the resort's top two 18-hole championship golf courses, the Palmer course (formerly called the Klieves course) and the Jones course (formerly called the Speidel course). The resort is also home to the original 18-hole Crispin course (5670 yds) and a 9-hole par-3 course.
The Palmer course ranks with some of the best in West Virginia. This tree-lined and open parkland layout provides a wonderful test for your all-round game, with many attractive, skilfully crafted and challenging holes to enjoy. A must play if you are in the area.
Stay&Play at Oglebay Resort: luxury onsite accommodation available, see Where2Stay section below.
Visitors welcome on weekdays and weekends.
Must book in advance.
Golf carts are fitted with GPS.
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Over a hundred years ago, a tradition of generous hospitality was started at the summer estate of Earl W. Oglebay in Wheeling, West Virginia. Today, Oglebay Resort & Conference Center offers 1,700 acres of year-round recreational opportunities and overnight accommodations.
465 Lodge Drive, Wheeling, WV 26003.
+1 (304) 243 4000
Visit websiteSituated on a hilltop in the heart of Oglebay is the 271-room Wilson Lodge. The Lodge's new 5,000 sq. ft. West Spa was completed in 2008, offering the finest in relaxing and therapeutic services. Additional amenities at the Lodge include casual and fine dining, an indoor pool, jacuzzi, sauna and wireless Internet.
Oglebay (Crispin course)
Oglebay/Speidel GC (Palmer & Jones courses) (2 mi from resort center).
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