Oglebay Speidel Course
Robert Trent Jones senior carved the Speidel Course through the wooded hills of Oglebay, a 2,000 acre city owned park and resort in Wheeling. Opened in 1971, this par 71 of about 7,001 yards hosted the West Virginia LPGA Classic for eleven years and remains one of the state's best resort tests.
Photo: Speidel Golf Club via Google.
The verdict
The Speidel Course, often called the Jones Course, is the headline layout at Oglebay Resort and one of the finest resort tests in West Virginia. Robert Trent Jones senior routed it through the hilly, tree lined terrain of the Oglebay park, and from 1979 it hosted the West Virginia LPGA Classic for eleven consecutive years, a pedigree that still shows in the demanding par 71 of about 7,001 yards. Five sets of tees stretch it from a gentle 4,659 yards to a full championship length.
For the traveling golfer it is the anchor of a relaxed resort golf trip. Oglebay is a true destination, a city owned park of 2,000 acres with lodging, multiple courses and family attractions, and the Speidel gives the serious golfer a genuine Jones test among it. Narrow tree lined fairways, water on several holes and undulating greens make it a fair but exacting round.
Oglebay Resort Speidel Course at a glance
- Opened
- 1971
- Designer
- Robert Trent Jones senior
- Type
- Resort parkland
- Par
- 71
- Yardage
- To about 7,001 yds
- Green fee
- From about 70 dollars
Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026 from Oglebay Resort and leading course databases. The Speidel or Jones Course is a Robert Trent Jones senior design opened in 1971, a par 71 playing from about 4,659 to 7,001 yards across five sets of tees, and it hosted the West Virginia LPGA Classic for eleven years. Indicative green fees run from roughly 70 dollars to about 119 in the 2026 season, with resort and package rates, and change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
The holes worth the trip
Speidel is a classic Robert Trent Jones senior parkland test. The fairways are narrow and tree lined, demanding accuracy off the tee, and the hilly terrain produces plenty of uneven lies and uphill and downhill shots that complicate club selection. Water comes into play on around seven holes, adding risk to several approaches.
The greens are medium sized and well defended by Jones bunkering, putting a premium on the right angle of approach and solid distance control. The course climbs and falls through the woods of the park, giving each hole its own character and rewarding the player who plots a careful way around rather than firing at every flag.
It is a course that suits the strategic golfer who values position over power, and from a sensible set of tees it is hugely enjoyable. The LPGA history and the Jones design give it a championship feel that lifts it above the average resort layout.
How to get on
| What to know | Detail |
|---|---|
| Access | Public resort course at the city owned Oglebay park; open to resort guests and visiting golfers by tee time |
| Green fee | From about 70 dollars to roughly 119 in 2026, with resort, stay and play and package rates; rates vary by season, day and time |
| Booking | Book online or through the resort golf shop; stay and play packages available through Oglebay lodging; reserve ahead in summer |
| On the day | Carts standard on the hilly, tree lined terrain; resort dress; full practice facilities and a second resort course on site |
| Getting there | Oglebay park, Wheeling, in the northern panhandle of West Virginia; about an hour from Pittsburgh |
| Best months | Late spring through October; early fall brings fine weather and foliage in the park |
Access and fees verified June 2026; resort pricing and packages change by season and demand, so always confirm the current green fee and availability directly before booking. To book a round through a partner, use our trip desk to check tee time availability.
Where to stay nearby
Oglebay is a self contained resort, so the easiest base is the on site Wilson Lodge and the resort cottages, set within the 2,000 acre park alongside the golf, a zoo, gardens and seasonal festival of lights. It is built for a stay and play, and works well for families and mixed groups as well as golfers.
For a wider West Virginia golf tour, the Speidel pairs naturally with the grand resort golf of The Greenbrier Old White course to the south, for a trip that spans the state's two great golf destinations.
Looking for a base near Wheeling? See our recommended hotels and resorts.
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Oglebay Resort Speidel Course questions
Who designed the Speidel Course at Oglebay Resort and when did it open?
The Speidel Course, also called the Jones Course, was designed by Robert Trent Jones senior and opened in 1971 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, West Virginia.
What is the par and length of the Oglebay Speidel Course?
Speidel is a par 71 that plays from about 4,659 yards on the forward tees to roughly 7,001 yards from the championship markers, across five sets of tees.
How much does it cost to play the Oglebay Speidel Course?
Indicative green fees run from about 70 dollars to roughly 119 in the 2026 season, with resort and stay and play package rates available. Rates change by season and day, so always confirm directly before booking.
Can visitors play the Oglebay Speidel Course?
Yes. Speidel is a public resort course in the city owned Oglebay park, open to resort guests and visiting golfers. It hosted the West Virginia LPGA Classic for eleven years and is best booked ahead in summer.
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Researched and written by the GolfForKings editorial desk. Designer, opening year, par and yardage verified June 2026; indicative green fees verified June 2026. Last reviewed June 2026.