Tony Tallarico is the owner of Charleston, West Virginia’s, Power Parts Supply Company, and has also started an energy supply company with an eye toward green projects utilizing the gas from landfills. A graduate of West Virginia Tech, he played football during his college years before going on to complete graduate work at Marshall University. Enthusiastic about the outdoors, Tony Tallarico enjoys a round of golf in his free time on one of Charleston, WV’s finest golf courses.
The area boasts six different golf courses, and there are two additional courses within 20 miles of the city. Several of them are highly rated by the website golflink.com, including Little Creek, which is the oldest of the courses and was opened in 1921. A municipal course, Little Creek is a par 70 with 18 holes totaling just over 6,000 yards.
Another highly rated course is the Edgewood Country Club, located on Derek’s Creek Road. It is the longest course, with 18 holes at over 6,923 yards, and is a par 72. Designed by George W. Cobb in 1972, the course can be suited to the player’s level of difficulty by tee choice.
Berry Hills Country Club has the honor of being rated the best course near Charleston. A private course, Berry Hills has 18 holes at over 6,500 yards, and is a par 70. Just four miles from the center of Charleston, this course is a favorite among local reviewers due to its challenging holes and good condition.
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