Nemacolin Woodlands Resort preparing to unveil Shepherd’s Rock

Nemacolin Woodlands Resort announced its new Shepherd’s Rock will open in July 2017.

The new layout will enhance Nemacolin’s reputation as a premier golf destination as it will join the celebrated Pete Dye-designed Mystic Rock course, former home of the PGA TOUR’s 84 Lumber Classic. Dye, along with noted architect Tim Liddy, are currently putting the final touches on Shepherd’s Rock.

High atop the Allegheny Mountains, the 7,142-yard Shepherd’s Rock course will offer extraordinary golf in a spectacular setting. The rolling bucolic terrain is ideal to fully utilize Dye’s brilliant imagination. The layout is expected to be a perfect companion to Mystic Rock.

The tree-lined 3,306-yard front side of Shepherd’s Rock will be a shotmaker’s delight as precision and accuracy will be key to successfully navigating its rippling fairways flanked by the ever-present Dye-created mounds, natural wetlands and cleverly situated greens. Ball positioning on the opening nine will be crucial for a good start.

The stout 3,836-yard back nine is brawny and wide open with jaw-dropping vistas of the Laurel Highlands and ample landing areas off the tee. The dramatic par-5 18th figures to provide a great finish with a green sitting atop the property’s high ground and a single, magnificent oak tree standing sentinel on the right. Shepherd’s Rock will provide plenty of challenge and fun for players of all abilities.

“Shepherd’s Rock promises to be one of the best courses in the U.S.,” said Monte Hansen, Managing Director at Nemacolin. “Thirty-six holes showcasing the creativity and genius of Pete Dye, combined with our myriad luxury amenities and accommodations, positions us at the very top of premier resort destinations in the U.S.