History

Ownership

Bridge Haven Golf Club opened in 1992 under the guidance, design and management of Mike White and Roger Flint. Mike, a local golf legend, grew up in Raliegh County and played on multiple professional tours around the world, including the PGA Tour. His success on the South African tour led to his nickname “King White.” Roger was a local businessman who managed the course for nearly 2 decades and oversaw the expansion of the course from 9 holes to 18 holes in 1995. Mike is generally credited with the design of the front 9 while Roger is credited with the design of the back 9.

Being silent partners, essentially since the opening of the course, Gerry and Terry Hildebrand took over the day to day operations nearly 15 years ago and provided a solid management style that allowed the course to weather the difficult economic conditions in the early and mid-2010s. While many golf courses closed throughout the United States, and several closing in Southern WV, Bridge Haven continued to flourish.

In the Summer of 2023, the Hildebrand’s entered into an agreement to sell the golf course and that transaction came to fruition in December 2023 when the new ownership group completed the purchase transaction.

The new ownership group is no stranger to golf, and no stranger to Bridge Haven.