By Bill Nestor
This week’s edition of “Tee It Up” took us high in the Appalachian Mountains to the Raven Golf Course at Snowshoe Mountain. This Gary Player designed venue is rated as one of the best in the Mountain State every year. Tucked in the hills, this 18-hole championship course provides a pristine course with ideal weather conditions during the dog days of summer.
Dramatic elevation changes and rugged rock faces provide gorgeous views and challenges at the same time. The Raven tees play a shade over 7,000 yards and there are additional tees available to provide a challenging, but fun, round for golfers of all skill levels. The course conditions are the best they have been in several years, which is a testament to the hard work put in by the friendly and knowledgeable staff.
The par threes are what stick out at the Raven. They are short in distance, but tall in intimidation. Elevation changes and ravines make the most confident golfers take a deep breath before teeing off.
The Raven Grille offers a fabulous pre round breakfast, grab n’ go lunch, or an after round bite on the deck with your favorite beverage. Stay and play packages are a must here. On Snowshoe Mountain, the village has something for everyone. The non-golfers are guaranteed to have just as much fun on this excursion as the golfers. With discounts, the price is right, so all you have to do is come on down to the Raven Golf Course at Snowshoe Mountain.