Bennett, a 20 handicapper - and his wife Sheila – a 29 handicap – just loved West Virginia. Their first stop was at Lakeview Resort & Spa where they enjoyed a round at the Lakeview Course followed by a round on the new Mountainview course. "Morgantown is a very nice area and the courses were in great condition," he told me.

Designed by James Harrison, the Lakeview Course, which has recently hosted the West Virginia Open, offers breathtaking views of both Cheat Lake and the rolling hills of West Virginia. In fact, it was more than once that Bennett commented about the fantastic scenery. The Lakeview Course is a Par 72 who's signature hole, the par 5 – 7th, features an amazing 180-foot drop from tee to green with incredible views of Cheat Lake and the surrounding mountains.

The Morris's were amazed and excited by the wildlife that they experienced on this trip. Especially while on the Mountainview Course. "It was incredible. The deer would come right out to the tee blocks as we were teeing off. You couldn't approach them, but they sure didn't seem scared of us." Winding through the Allegheny forest, the Mountainview Course offers tights landing areas, scenic views and gently rolling fairways.

After leaving Morgantown, the Morris' enjoyed two nights at the rustic Stonewall Resort where they were able to play the Pete Dye Club, home of the Nationwide Tour Championship and the Arnold Palmer Signature Course at Stonewall. "The Pete Dye course would have to be one of my favorite courses I've ever played," said Bennett. "The Palmer course would be a very close second, though."

What did it feel like to know that he was teeing off at such an exclusive club? "Actually, it was nice. We felt almost honored to have a chance to play on such a great course. We never felt like we were being rushed and we were able to take our time playing, enjoying the scenery and taking pictures." Bennett admits that he found the course quite challenging. "My ending score was pretty much where I expected it to be since it was such a tough course." With plans to visit West Virginia again Bennett is hoping to take another shot at the Pete Dye Course.

Situated in a valley near Clarksburg, West Virginia, The Pete Dye Course has rolling fairways and undulating greens that now adorn a property where a coal mine used to be the life blood of the region. Driving into the course, visitors are reminded of days gone by as they pass an old coal mining bin. More than one element of the coal mine is included with this course – the cart path takes you through an old mining shaft between the 6th and 7th hole. Bennett and Sheila didn't see the 9 foot Black Snake that apparently lives in that tunnel. "But it was pretty dark in there," he told me. "Apparently it is often be seen hanging from the rafters; It would have been neat to see." It's a short trip through the mine, and safe - Black Snakes are harmless.

The final two nights took the Morris's to the Resort at Glade Springs at the southern end of West Virginia near Beckley, with rounds on The Cobb Course and Stonehaven Courses. "The weather turned on the last day of our trip so we didn't get to finish our final round that day. Shelia and I are planning to go back to Glade Springs this coming Fall so that we can get that round in."