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The golf course architect at Guyan Golf and Country Club was Mr. Herbert Strong.  One of the most sought-after course designers of the 1920’s – Strong was often referred to as “well known” or “internationally famous” Herbert Strong. Mr. Herbert Strong completed the golf course in 1922 on the land formerly known as the Ensign Farm. Strong also built courses at Saucon Valley, Canterbury, Army-Navy in Arlington, Fort Pierce in Florida, and Murray Bay in Canada.

Guyan has been the site of numerous golf tournaments throughout the years, including the Marshall Invitational, U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open Qualifiers, the Women’s Western Amateur, the West Virginia Amateur & Open Championships, the West Virginia Women’s Amateur, the West Virginia Senior Amateur, the West Virginia Junior Amateur, the Virginias-Carolinas Team Matches, and the USGA Girl’s Junior Amateur.

Guyan has also hosted some of the country’s most outstanding golfers. Sam Snead won the West Virginia Open in 1936 at Guyan and qualified for his first U.S. Open the next year at the club. In 1942, Guyan welcomed its largest crowd when 4,000 watched an exhibition between Arnold Browning and Denny Shute against Byron Nelson and Harold McSpahen. Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen also appeared at Guyan in exhibition matches. Patty Berg, Betsy Rawls, and Betty MacKinnon, leading professionals on the women’s circuit, gave a memorable clinic at the club in 1954.
 
Acclaimed golfer Bill Campbell learned to play golf at Guyan, where he was a member for 87 years. Campbell held many titles, including 1964 U.S. Amateur Champion, 1979 and 1980 USGA Senior Amateur Champion, 1982 and 1983 President of the United States Golf Association, and 1987 Captain of The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. In 2013, the Guyan entrance was renamed and the logo redesigned in his honor.  

Today, the course is well known to be one that requires the player to have all facets of the game at the ready.  The placement of the ball is critical and the ability to create shots is a true advantage. Quick, firm greens require the deftest touch from those that play Guyan. Whether it’s a quick nine with friends or a tournament, you’ll be certain to enjoy your trip around the course.

GUYAN'S GOLF CHAMPIONS

William C. Campbell

 

Bill Campbell was one of the most respected figures in American amateur golf, a man whose life embodied sportsmanship, skill, and dedication to the game. Born in 1923 in Huntington, West Virginia, Campbell developed a lifelong love for golf early on. Though he never turned professional, he became one of the most accomplished amateurs in the sport’s history, competing at the highest levels while maintaining a successful career outside of golf. His approach to the game was marked by grace and humility, qualities that earned him admiration both on and off the course.

Throughout his career, Campbell won numerous prestigious amateur titles, including the U.S. Amateur Championship in 1964 and the U.S. Senior Amateur twice. He represented the United States on several Walker Cup teams, even captaining the squad on two occasions. His consistency, precision, and competitive spirit made him a model for generations of amateur golfers to follow. Campbell’s career demonstrated that exceptional achievement in golf did not require a professional tour card—just talent, hard work, and integrity.

Beyond his playing career, Campbell’s influence extended deeply into golf administration and governance. He served as president of the United States Golf Association (USGA) and later became the captain of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews, one of the sport’s highest honors. His leadership helped uphold the traditions and values that define golf as a game of honor and respect. Remembered as both a champion and a gentleman, Bill Campbell’s legacy continues to inspire golfers around the world to pursue excellence with humility and class.

Steve Fox

Steve Fox is one of West Virginia’s most accomplished amateur golfers, known for his remarkable consistency and longevity in the state’s competitive golf scene. A lifelong resident of Huntington, West Virginia, Fox played collegiately at Marshall University and has been a fixture at Guyan Golf & Country Club for over three decades. Over his career, he captured an impressive 29 West Virginia State Championship titles, including two West Virginia Amateur Championships in 1988 and 1994, and a West Virginia Senior Open title in 2014. He also earned multiple Four-Ball Championships, senior match play and stroke play titles, and represented his state in numerous national events, competing in dozens of USGA Nationals and North-South Amateurs. Fox’s sustained excellence is further underscored by his selection as WVGA Player of the Year and Senior Player of the Year multiple times, as well as his induction into the West Virginia Golf Hall of Fame.

Beyond his successes on the course, Fox has contributed significantly to the growth of amateur golf in West Virginia. He served for many years on the West Virginia Golf Association’s Executive Committee, including a term as its president, helping shape the state’s competitive golf landscape. His deep roots in the local golf community are evident not only in his competitive achievements but also in his long-standing involvement with Guyan Golf & Country Club and support for junior and amateur golf initiatives across the Mountain State.

Jim Ward

Jim Ward was a celebrated amateur golfer from Huntington, West Virginia, best known for breaking a long-standing dominance in the state’s amateur ranks by winning the West Virginia Amateur Championship in 1964 — becoming the first champion other than Ed Tutwiler or Bill Campbell since 1941. A graduate of Marshall University and co-medalist in the Mid-American Conference Championship in 1962, Ward competed in the U.S. Amateur four times and was later inducted into the Marshall University Hall of Fame for his contributions to golf. In addition to his competitive achievements, he was honored by the West Virginia Golf Association for his lifelong commitment to the sport before his passing in 2019.

Noah Mullens

Noah Mullens is a standout amateur golfer that has called Guyan home for many years. A graduate of Cabell Midland High School where he and fellow Guyan members Andy Michael and Hutton Light captured a high school state championship and a former collegiate player at Marshall University, Mullens has earned recognition both for his play in major amateur events and his collegiate performances, including top finishes and leadership on the Marshall men’s golf team. In 2022 he captured the West Virginia Amateur Championship, highlighted by clutch scoring and a memorable eagle on the 17th hole to secure the title, and more recently he won the 2025 West Virginia Mid-Amateur Championship, underscoring his continued prominence among the state’s top golfers.

Cameron Jarvis
Guyan member Cameron Jarvis followed a strong career at Cabell Midland High School, with a signature win in the 104th West Virginia Amateur Championship at just 19 years old, finishing under par to become one of the youngest winners of the prestigious event. At that event, a member of Guyan held the lead each of the four rounds with 16-year old Jack Michael leading rounds 1 and 2 and Cameron leading rounds 3 and 4. He continues his golf career at Marshall University, where he has earned accolades such as Sun Belt Conference Golfer of the Week and medalist honors at the Joe Feaganes Marshall Invitational, showcasing his skill and consistency for the Thundering Herd.