Day 1:
It all started in the rain. We arrived at Lexington Airport. The sky was beautiful on the ride up from Charlotte, but as soon as we landed we were greeted by a deluge, which continued throughout the day.
Our first stop, after a three hour drive was Jenny Wiley State Park.  We were greeted by Park Manager, Mark McLemore.  He and Jim Williams,  Executive Director of Paintsville Tourism Commission,  gave us an excellent  dinner presentation of what the area had to offer.  Camping Hiking Biking, boating and of course Golf were highlighted.  There is also a Folk Festival held each summer that offers some of the best Country Music in Kentucky.
Day 2:
On to golf. We started the second day again in the rain. We moved on to the Paintsville Country Club and was greeted by Luther Conley, the clubs Head Professional. 

We were scheduled to play the Jenny Wiley Golf Course that afternoon,  but due to the continued rain it was under water.

Day 3:
After a true country breakfast at the Lodge which included  sausage, eggs, and grits we headed off to Prestonsburg and to one of the most picturesque golf courses you can ever play -  Stone Crest

Day 7,
When we awoke the next morning we found that our condo overlooked a beautiful lake. Our driver was at the door, the very first thing, ready to take us to the course, where we were greeted by Head Professional,  Tim Dudley.  This course wasn't as long as some of the others, but again sharp doglegs and tiny green prevailed.  Being from Florida most of the courses I play are relatively flat.  Not so in Kentucky.  Again this course proved to have more than its share of side hill lies. The course was well maintained as it wound in and out of the trees and condominiums and what do you know, it didn't rain.

The next stop -  A buffet lunch at the Lake View Restaurant which overlooked Lake Cumberland. Owner Charles Deaton was there to greet us offering all kinds southern style food.  Then on to General Burnside State Park where we were greeted by Park Manager Libby Furlong. She went on to  explain some of the features of the property.  Of course camping, hiking and picnicking were a given, but they also have a golf course as well.  Right in the park.  Again it was a short course and again it was hilly. It was a fun course and would be relatively kind to beginners as well as tried and true golfers.  It can sure test your iron play.

To cap this golfing the day we moved on to the Waterway Adventures Burnside Marina. where we were piped aboard a houseboat.  Now this was a houseboat,  like I've never seen.  More like the Queen Mary.  It was huge, four bedrooms and a Jacuzzi of the roof.

Dinner at Bastin's Steakhouse in nearby Somerset was a real treat.  Owner Mark Bastin and his staff were on deck to furnish delicious sizzling steaks or what ever we wanted from the menu.
Then back to the Marina to lay back, recap the week and sip some fine Kentucky bourbon. Even tried a little moonshine that mysteriously appeared in a Coke bottle.
We covered a lot ground and a lot of golf courses during this last six days. I was tired, so were the rest of us, but we all agreed that this in spite of the rain the trip was a wonderful experience.
All the people involved in putting this trip together are to be congratulated.  Its not an easy task to organize co-ordinate, transport and put up with a group such as us. 

My hat goes off to all of you. 

Here are some of the people responsible for this trip.  For more information about Southeastern Kentucky go to the Web Sites listed below, or better still give them a call.  They will be happy to give you all the details necessary to have wonderful visit this beautiful area.