In an effort to avoid the wrath of Irene I headed west this weekend and played Mystic Rock at Nemacolin Woodlands and Lodestone at Wisp. All I can say about Lodestone is WOW! I absolutely loved the course and I think it is the best public access course in Maryland ahead of both Lake Presidential and Bulle Rock. The course is definitely not walkable due to the extreme elevation changes and several substantial treks from green to tee. But who cares, the golf is outstanding. The conditioning was excelent from tee to green (Partially due to a lack of play). The greens were some of the largest (Easily Averaging 10,000+ square feet) I have ever seen and they were very undulated and stimped around 9. In fact now that I have seen the greens I would like to go back and play it again so I know where to hit it.
The design credit goes to Hale Irwin with Todd Schoeder listed as the Architect. I am not familiar with this architect. DOes anyone have any insight?
I would highly recommend that anyone visiting western MD or Morgantown, WV go to Lodestone. You will not be disappointed!