Historic Black Knight in Beckley is a true throwback—an old-school, nine-hole municipal course with deep local history and a layout that feels rooted in a different era of golf. The course plays across rolling ground with classic features like small greens and strategic bunkering rather than modern water-heavy or target-golf design. It’s also set up to be replay-friendly: many golfers treat it like an “18-hole day” by looping twice, which makes it ideal for practice and quick rounds. The challenge is subtle but real—because it’s shorter, you’re judged on accuracy, wedge control, and putting more than raw power. If you like historic community golf with a simple, timeless feel, Black Knight is one of West Virginia’s most distinctive stops.