Tiger Woods announced Monday that he will be playing in this year’s Greenbrier Classic, joining a strong field for the PGA TOUR event set for July 2-8. Tiger definitely brings an added layer of excitement to the popular event that won “Best in Class” from the PGA TOUR in 2011 and looks to continue that trend this year with another impressive field of players and concert lineups, including Toby Keith, Lionel Richie, The Fray, Rod Stewart and Bon Jovi.
Already committed to play in this year’s Greenbrier Classic are Phil Mickelson, who failed to make the cut last year and is looking for a little revenge on the Old White TPC course, Tom Watson, the resort’s pro emeritus, Sergio Garcia, Kenny Perry, returning champs Stuart Appleby and Scott Stallings, and a host of other players looking to take home part of the tournament’s $6.1 million purse.
While Tiger has struggled recently on the TOUR, the 72-time event winner still commands enormous crowds and ticket sales are already heating up. His presence alone is a huge coup for the Greenbrier Classic, in only its third year, and is one of only three new tournaments Tiger has added to his schedule in the past year.
With the Greenbrier Classic quickly becoming a favorite stop for TOUR players, you can expect the field and excitement to build until Thursday morning’s tee-off. With badges starting at only $189 for the entire week and free access to all of the Concert Series, why wait? Visit www.greenbrierclassic.com to secure your badge today.
Members of the Greenbrier Sporting Club will have the luxury of being within walking distance of this exciting event in addition to having access to The Greenbrier resort’s amenities, including fine dining, a five-star spa, designer boutiques, indoor pool, casino, ballrooms and four of the best golf courses in West Virginia. Greenbrier Sporting Club is a residential golf community that offers homes for sale in West Virginia. If you’re interested in becoming a resident of The Greenbrier, visit the Greenbrier Sporting Club homepage.
The annual Sam Snead Festival will be held at The Greenbrier resort on May 20-22, 2012. This popular event honors the memory, achievements and sportsmanship of golfing legend and professional Sam Snead who called The Greenbrier home for more than 60 years acting as the resort’s golf professional emeritus up until his death in 2002.
The event originated in 1948 and has featured such golf greats as Ben Hogan, Bob Hope, Arnold Palmer and Gary Player. Originally called The Greenbrier Open, it became known as the Sam Snead Festival in 1957 after Sam won the open three years in a row. Events include a welcome reception, practice rounds, players’ reception, awards luncheon and a gala to celebrate Sam’s 100th birthday.
The 36-hole, Pro-Am tournament will be played on two of The Greenbrier’s championship courses, The Greenbrier and The Old White TPC. Teams consist of a PGA or LPGA club or touring professional and four amateur players. The Greenbrier course was originally designed by Seth Raynor in 1924. In 1977, it was redesigned by Jack Nicklaus. Charles Blair Macdonald designed The Old White TPC course, which opened in 1914. President Woodrow Wilson was one of the first to play its large fairways and challenging greens.
Sam Snead was born in Ashwood, Virginia in 1912. Nicknamed “Slammin’ Sammy” because of his strong, lengthy drives, he was admired by many for his smooth swing. He and his trademark straw hat have graced several covers of Sports Illustrated and Time magazine.
The top golf player in the world for nearly four decades, Sam won a record 82 PGA Tour events and 70 others worldwide. His wins include three Masters, three PGA championships and one British Open. Sam is a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
Playing golf on The Snead Course is an exclusive benefit to members of The Greenbrier Sporting Club, Greenbrier’s luxury residential community offering real estate in West Virginia. Designed by Tom Fazio, this par 71 course opened in 2004. It features five sets of tees and a practice range that allows up to 30 golfers at a time. The course has target greens, simulated holes and a short game section with a fairway, green and bunker shots.
The Greenbrier resort has been the historic hangout of presidents, dignitaries and notables from around the world. Dating to 1778, The Greenbrier is a National Historic Landmark in the middle of the Allegheny Mountains of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. The luxury resort offers fine dining, a five-star spa, designer boutiques, indoor pool, casino, ballrooms and four of the best golf courses in West Virginia.
Learn more about the Sam Snead Festival – CLICK HERE
Learn more about real estate and Sam Snead’s namesake private, member-only golf course, The Snead.
Greenbrier Summit Village will receive quite the enhancement in the next coming months. A number of new and exciting amenities are slated to begin construction in early spring 2012 and be completed before the summer rolls around. The expansion will be conducted in two phases and include a variety of activities for our younger guests, including play areas and a putt-putt course.
Coupled with the ever popular Summit dining experience, the existing Activities Barn, infinity pool, outdoor amphitheater and events glade, Summit Village attracts a diverse group of families seeking secluded, yet picturesque, homesites that feature spectacular mountain views within close proximity to private amenities.
“These new additions at the Summit will only enhance that neighborhood’s desirability and add more family fun at the top of the mountain,” says Larry Klein, Vice President and General Manager of The Sporting Club.
PRIVATE AMENITIES PHASE 1:
• 9-hole miniature putt-putt
• Play area for younger children
• Future expansion for spray park and
expanded play areas
Call today to learn more about our real estate offerings at Greenbrier Summit Village and to speak with a sales executive – 888.741.8989.
As The Greenbrier Sporting Club realizes a real estate purchase nearly every two weeks, the buzz continues to grow as our sales executives have recently been holding private parties at members’ homes to introduce selected guests to some of our featured home and homesite listings. With homesites starting at $300,000, a bevy of positive news throughout the resort and development over the past month, including the final plans for The Greenbrier Medical Institute – a world-class medical destination, The Greenbrier leaves other real estate developments behind in its push to continue building more exciting amenities. Ultimately, our resort community undoubtedly offers the finest in luxury and quality to its residents and guests.
“These private home events are ideal for buyers looking to have the buying experience personalized just for them,” says John Klemish, Broker in Charge and Adviser to the President. “When they visit to look at real estate we are better able to customize their itinerary around their sporting and leisure interests. In the end, buying real estate at The Greenbrier comes down to building something you can call your own but with over 230 years of history and luxury as a backdrop. And the big white hotel with over 50 amenities and 6,750 acres helps a little bit as well.”
This April 12th The Sporting Club will be hosting a private event in Washington D.C. in association with Mark Lowham and five of his Sotheby’s International Realty agencies throughout the Capitol and northern Virginia region. The event will showcase selected properties available at the renowned resort as well as provide a taste of the Sporting Life as Executive Chef Stephen Gustard prepares classic American fare. (For more information about the event, call our sales office at 304-536-7792.)
As spring turns into summer, GSC begins to enter its busy season and with so many great buys on the market right now it appears poised to have another exciting year. Last year, we saw almost $34 million in real estate purchases and with the future of the resort and the club free of debt and looking brighter than ever since Mr. Justice purchased both in 2009, we foresee another great year full of excitement and energy.
Call today to learn more about our real estate offerings and to speak with a sales executive – 888.741.8989.
Chris and Audrey Shebby are longtime fans of The Greenbrier resort, even becoming engaged here. Today, they own a home in our Howard’s Creek neighborhood and enjoy living the sporting life with their two young children when they visit. Learn more about the Shebby’s and their decision to create their own legacy at America’s Resort below…
Names:
Chris & Audrey Shebby
Children:
Charlotte (5) and Christopher (3)
Primary Home:
McLean, VA
Occupation:
Chris is in investment banking while Audrey is a career sports publicist on a “mommy break”
Activities Of Interest:
Golf, tennis and exploring the mountains with our family
Q: How did you first become aware of The Greenbrier and our real estate opportunities?
A: We are long time Greenbrier resort fans. We were even engaged at The Greenbrier, so we were intrigued that there was an opportunity to purchase real estate at The Greenbrier that also featured separate incredible club amenities like the members’ Summit Lodge, golf, tennis, etc. It was the perfect blend of historic south meeting a sort of Jackson Hole feeling. The added bonus—it’s only a 3.5 hour drive from our home outside D.C.
Q: What attracted you to become a member at The Greenbrier Sporting Club (GSC)? What were you looking for in a club?
A: We love that the Sporting Club has managed to be “best in class” in so many things…golf, tennis, fishing, riding. We also knew we desired a second home that was in driving distance to where we live. The Sporting Club made perfect sense.
Q: What do you feel GSC offers that other communities do not?
A: The Sporting Club is unique. You walk into the various buildings and you feel like you are out west, yet you can access the amenities of The Greenbrier resort with its rich history and Dorothy Draper furnishings. You have the opportunity to experience two different resorts at once. I would say that is unique.
Q: How often does the Shebby Family visit The Greenbrier and The Greenbrier Sporting Club?
A: We try to go as much as possible!
Q: What do you and your family enjoy doing while you’re home at The Sporting Club?
A: The kids are in the pool and horses phase, which is a lot of fun for all of us. My husband loves playing golf both on The Snead as The Old White TPC.
Q: What legacy do you hope to create with your family at The Greenbrier Sporting Club?
A: We hope to teach our children to enjoy and respect the outdoors and hopefully create many happy memories for many, many years to come.
New home construction is at a steady pace this year with eight new homes currently being built and another eight currently under review with the Architectural Review Board (ARB). With per square foot building costs at their most modest level in years, many lot owners are taking advantage. The increase in construction, well above last year’s numbers at this time, is building energy at the resort and throughout the club.
Ranging from vernacular mountain estates located in The Ridges neighborhood to classic fairway homes along The Snead golf course, The Greenbrier Sporting Club looks forward to adding these to the 188 completed homes located across 6,750 acres of the the property.
Building a home at The Greenbrier Sporting Club involves a number of principals, from architects and builders to landscape and interior designers. Each of these firms are carefully vetted and approved by the development and represent the finest professionals in the industry. Many home builders use local artisans and craftsmen when customizing their home — everything from hand-hammered copper range hoods to stained glass doorways and transoms.
To learn more about building your home at The Greenbrier, visit our Design Guidelines.
SHAMROCK CHALLENGE
Opening Day of The Snead
Saturday, March 17, 2012 | 1:00 PM Shotgun
$20++ per person
Calling All Golfers! The wait is over! St. Patrick’s Day is almost here, so dust off those clubs and try your luck on The Snead as we open for the season on Saturday, March 17th. Sign-up today for the Shamrock Challenge’s Stableford shotgun tournament, beginning at 1:00pm. To register visit the Pro Shop or call 304-647-6114. And make sure to view our video invite above!
Not a golfer? No worries, this weekend is filled with fun activities… and everyone can meet us in The Lodge Lounge after Saturday’s tournament for a pint of green beer. Click HERE for a complete schedule of events over the weekend.
The Greenbrier’s Executive Chef, Richard Rosendale, has been named one of four finalists for the prestigious Bocuse d’Or USA National Competition. On January 28-29, 2012, the four will vie for the chance to represent America at the 2013 Bocuse d’Or World Cuisine Contest.
But not before he made a quick pit stop at Studio 1-A at Rockefeller Center to appear on NBC’s TODAY Show this morning. He featured two of The Greenbrier’s classic dishes, braised short ribs and five-onion risotto. And last but not least…for dessert, coconut almond pound cake. YUM! Watch the video below, in case you missed the segment.
The Keller family at their Sporting Club home in the Howard's Creek neighborhood
Names:
Gary Keller & Mary Pfluger Children:
John Keller (19) Primary Home:
Austin, TX Occupation:
Chairman of the Board, Keller Williams Realty Activities Of Interest:
Fly fishing, golf, hiking, swimming, skeet, bowling, taking in a movie and enjoying The Greenbrier culinary experience
Q: How did you first become aware of The Greenbrier and our real estate opportunities?
A: Every summer we would take a family trip to a different destination resort. Once we experienced The Greenbrier we quit going to other places.
Q: What attracted you to become a member at The Greenbrier Sporting Club (GSC)? What were you looking for in a club?
A: We simply love The Greenbrier and all it offers. Becoming a homeowner and a club member simply gave us roots with a deeper connection to The Greenbrier and much greater access to all that it offers. Being a member enhances our experience tremendously.
Q: What do you feel GSC offers that other communities do not?
A: It offers more than any other community we ever visited.
Q: How often does the Keller Family visit The Greenbrier and The Greenbrier Sporting Club?
A: We try to get there several times a year to enjoy the different seasons.
Q: What drew you specifically to your home purchase in our Howard’s Creek neighborhood?
A: We love being close to the hotel and amenities. Plus being able to step out our front door and go for a wonderful walk or step out our back and fly fish is heaven for us.
Q: What do you and your family enjoy doing while you’re home at The Sporting Club?
A: Every activity offered—from fly fishing to golf to shooting clays to hiking.
Q: What legacy do you hope to create with your family at The Greenbrier Sporting Club?
A: Great memories!
Forbes Travel Guide unveiled its 54th annual Star Ratings on November 11, 2011, a list that represents the best of the best in hotels, restaurants and spas. The Forbes Spa Ratings system is the gold standard in the travel industry, with hospitality standouts earning its coveted stars since 1958.
For centuries, people have traveled to The Greenbrier to “take the waters”. These days, along with therapeutic spa treatments, The Greenbrier offers a full collection of patented products and procedures you won’t find anywhere else. Spa treatments focus on the benefits of natural essences and minerals and the use of hydrotherapy. Your senses will be rejuvenated in a soothing atmosphere, as our 40,000 square foot spa is yours to savor in an elegant, restful setting. Luxuriate in a whirlpool bath or soak up the healing properties of the native sulphur waters. Invigorate every pore in a steam room or sauna. Or simply indulge in all the spa treatments you so richly deserve. The Greenbrier Spa offers an exquisite experience you won’t soon forget.
Spa appointments at The Greenbrier may be reserved in advance by contacting the Spa at (800) 624-6070.
New home construction is at a steady pace this year with eight new homes currently being built and another eight currently under review with the 
