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Labor Day Weekend at GSC

GBSC — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 20:43:12 +0000

This year’s Labor Day festivities look to be as exciting as ever, with dinners every night at The Lodge and Summit, a drink mixology demonstration, fitness classes, golf and, of course, our Annual Labor Day Weekend Picnic featuring live music by Downing Brothers Trio and entertainment provided by Ziggy. The Ananda Spa will be offering services throughout the weekend, as well as the Equestrian Stables and Outdoor Pursuits Department.

For a complete offering of the weekend’s activities, see our schedule of events below:

Thursday, September 2nd

6-8:30pm Surf & Turf Dinner
Join us at the Lodge Pool (weather permitting) for an amazing poolside buffet dinner.
Adult $49 Children $15
Reservations can be made by calling the Concierge at 304-647-6440

Friday, September 3rd

6:45am Wake Up Workout
Join us in the GSC fitness Center.

10:00am Adult Tennis Clinic
Registration for tennis must be done by 9am on Thursday. Please contact Jane at 304-647-6109 .

11:00am Junior Tennis Clinic
Registration for tennis must be done by 9am on Thursday. Please contact Jane at 304-647-6109 .

12pm Men’s Golf on the Snead
Tee times can be made by calling the Pro Shop at 304-647-6114

4-6pm Happy Hour
Join us in the Lodge Lounge for complimentary hors doeuvres, beer & cocktail specials

6:30-8:30pm Dinner Service
Join us at the Lodge or Summit for a la carte dinner service.
Reservations can be made by calling the Concierge at 304-647-6440

Saturday, September 4th

9:00am Flirty Girl Fitness
Join us in the GSC fitness Center.

10:30am Yoga
Join us in the GSC fitness Center.

11am Children’s Craft & Cookie Decorating Class
Join us at the Lodge for this patriotic themed event!
$15/Child Register with the Concierge by calling 304-647-6440

11am Drink Mixology Demo
Join us in the Lodge Lounge for this cocktail making & tasting event!
$25/Adult Register with the Concierge by calling 304-647-6440

6:30-8:30pm Dinner Service
Join us at the Lodge or Summit for a la carte dinner service.
Reservations can be made by calling the Concierge at 304-647-6440

Dusk Astronomy Lab at The Summit
View the night sky with local Astronomer Dave Buhrman.

Sunday, September 5th

7:00am Yoga
Join us in the GSC fitness Center.

5-8pm Annual Labor Day Weekend Picnic
Adults $75 Children $35
Lodge Event Lawn & Pool Deck.
Live Music by Downing Brothers Trio.
Entertainment provided by Ziggy.

Monday, September 6th

6:45am Wake Up Workout
Join us in the GSC fitness Center.

10:00am Total Core
Join us in the GSC fitness Center.

11:30am – 2pm Lunch Service
Stop by the Lodge to enjoy a Monday a la carte lunch menu.
The Lounge will be serving a full lunch menu until 5pm.

Other Sporting Club Activities

Private Real Estate Tours are available throughout the weekend by appointment.
Please contact the GSC Sales Team at 304-536-7792 for further details.

The Ananda Spa is offering services throughout the weekend by appointment. Unwind at the Ananda Spa with our “Relaxing Waters”. This three part service starts with a sea salt soak in the Hydro Tub to work out all of your tension, followed by a signature full body massage and finishes with a fragrant lavender body wrap for total relaxation. Please allow 80 minutes for this relaxing experience.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 304-647-6112.

The GSC Stables are offering services throughout the weekend by appointment. From riding to just hanging out in the stable with the critters, we have plenty to offer.
Please contact the GSC Stables at 304-536-3348 for appointments and details about activities.

The Outdoor Pursuits Department offers many great services during late Summer. Whether it be guided nature hikes, fishing trips, fly tying lessons, or general information, we are here to help make your trip to the Sporting Club a memorable experience.
Contact Jacob Ott at 304-667-8337 for details on group and individual activities during your stay.

2010 GSC Club Championship Next Weekend

GBSC — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 20:19:52 +0000

Next weekend The Greenbrier Sporting Club will host its 7th Annual Club Championship. Please note that anyone in the men’s division desiring to play in the Championship Flight must pre-qualify on Friday. We will take the low 6 scores which will comprise the Championship Flight. For those not qualifying for the Championship Flight, they will fall in place in the handicap division. Below is a summary of the tournament and schedule. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us at 304.647.6440.

Men’s Division
Match Play pre-flighted by handicap in flights of six; five 9-hole matches will be conducted.

3 matches on Saturday and 2 matches on Sunday.

You will play a 9-hole match against each individual within your flight. Points will be accumulated accordingly. Handicap differences will be used for matches except for the Championship Flight. Winners will be determined by overall point totals.

Ladies Division

36 hole stroke play with awards for gross and net winners and runners-up.

The entry fee is $145 per member. This price includes spouse or guest Sunday for the Awards Luncheon.

~ Friday, August 20
12-12:30pm – Tee Times For Championship Flight Qualifiers*
All Day – Arrival and Practice Rounds
Dinner is on your own – Reservations are available at Lodge or Summit

~ Saturday, August 21
8:00am – Tournament Play Begins (3 nine hole matches)
Continental Breakfast at The Starter Building
Lunch Buffet in the Private Dining Room after 18 holes
Dinner is on your own – Reservations are available at Lodge or Summit

(Optional Event: The Summit will have a Buffet and Concert Series with Washington Street Strutters performing.) Please call The Concierge for more details at 304-647-6440.

~ Sunday, August 22
8:00am – Tournament Play Resumes (2 nine hole matches)
Continental Breakfast at The Starter Building
1:30pm – Lunch Buffet and Awards Ceremony at The Lodge
(Casual, golf attire appropriate)

Please RSVP to Janet Jarrell Sulgit at 304-647-6105 or via email at janet_jarrell@greenbrier.com

On Sale Today – Greenbrier Classic 2011 Badges!

GBSC — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:20:06 +0000

With Stuart Appleby’s historic 59, fantastic concerts and Jim Justice’s $1 million hole-in-one challenge, the inaugural Greenbrier Classic was a confirmed success. Due to the immediate demand for access to the 2011 Greenbrier Classic, Justice announced today that badges for next year’s PGA TOUR, FedExCup event will go on sale Friday, August 13, with an added bonus for early buyers. The first 5,000 Grounds badges sold will be automatically upgraded to Benefactor badges and the first 2,000 Benefactor badges purchased will be elevated to Alumni badge status. The Classic is expected to be held July 25-31, 2011, however, the exact dates will be released by the PGA TOUR later this year.

“We had such a tremendous response to this year’s event, it was just overwhelming. And before the competition started on Thursday, we had lots and lots of people asking if they could buy tickets for next year,” said Justice. “I could say thank you for days, and it would never be enough to really show how much I appreciate everyone’s support of our first year efforts. This special upgrade is just a small token of my appreciation to the tens of thousands of fans who were with us this year.”

The Grounds badges for the 2011 Greenbrier Classic, available for $159, will once again include all three practice rounds and four days of competition. The Greenbrier Classic Concert Series, which included Reba, Rascal Flatts, Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley this year, will again be a part of The Greenbrier Classic. Complimentary access to the concerts will be included with all weekly badges, with the 2011 performers to be announced at a later date. New for 2011 is the inclusion of a weekly parking pass.

For $285, spectators may purchase a Benefactor badge which includes all of the benefits of a Grounds badge, plus access to special hospitality venues with air-conditioning, upgraded restroom facilities, and premium food and beverage items for purchase. Fans of West Virginia University, Marshall University, Virginia Tech and University of Virginia can enjoy a private Alumni Hospitality area with special appearances by coaches and alumni athletes with an Alumni badge. In addition, the Alumni badge, at $495, includes complimentary dry snacks and non-alcoholic beverages on Monday and Tuesday and unlimited tailgate-style food and non-alcoholic beverages Wednesday through Sunday.

For exclusive access, the $5,000 Clubhouse badge combines the benefits of the Grounds, Benefactor and Alumni badges with access to Sam Snead’s at the Golf Club and Slammin’ Sammy’s with unlimited food and beverage. Reserved seating for the 2011 concert series and $500 in special amenity vouchers are also included with the Clubhouse badge.

The Badges for Charity program, which raised almost $400,000 for charitable organizations in West Virginia and Virginia will be underway soon. Charities may register online at www.greenbrierclassic.com or by calling 304-536-5322.

Badges may be purchased at www.greenbrierclassic.com or by calling 304-536-5322 or 877-322-2870. Refunds and exchanges for badges of lesser value are not permitted. Free tournament grounds admission is available to children ages 15 or under, when accompanied by a ticketed adult. (Limit one child per adult.) Active duty and retired military personnel will again receive complimentary daily admission with a valid military ID.

Learn to Play Like the Pros

GBSC — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 19:24:55 +0000

GET SCHOOLED!
GOLF SCHOOL ENROLLMENT IS NOW OPEN.

The Greenbrier Sporting Club is proud to announce two upcoming golf schools with two of the most sought after instructors in the country. Each golf school will begin with a reception in the evening, followed by two full days of world-class golf instruction. Space is limited to 12 students so reserve your space today!

August 16-18 ~ Jim Hardy

During his 39 years in professional golf, Jim Hardy has sought out experiences and opportunities that span the golf profession. He is currently ranked #7 in Golf Digest’s 50 Greatest Teachers and was named one of Golf Magazine’s Top 100 Golf Teachers. Cost for this school is $1,800 per student.

October 1-3 ~ Jim McLean

Jim McLean is the 1994 PGA National Teacher of the Year, and owner of the Jim McLean Golf Schools found throughout the United States. He is probably best known for his research on the golf swing and his work on The X-Factor ®, which describes in detail, body motions, body angles and body positions. Cost for this school is $2,000 per student.

CALL ROBBIE GILMORE AT 304-647-6108 AND RESERVE YOUR SPACE TODAY!

Wild and Wonderful Weekend at The Greenbrier Sporting Club

GBSC — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 18:00:15 +0000

The weekend of August 28th is set to be as wild and wonderful as the great state of West Virginia. Guided mushroom foraging kicks off on the 28th, from 9-11am. The cost is $25 per person.

Later that evening, The Wild Rumpus band will play at The Members’ Lodge, with a farm fresh buffet dinner from 6-8:30pm.

The cost for the buffet is $65/adults and $35/kids. Contact the concierge for details and reservations today! 304-647-6440

Jonathan Bartlett has Spectacular Weekend at Greenbrier Classic

GBSC — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:43:35 +0000

With thousands of spectators following and a clamoring herd of media jockeying for position before each shot, Greenbrier Sporting Club sales executive Jonathan Bartlett played this past week’s Greenbrier Classic tournament like a seasoned PGA pro. Given an exemption into the tournament by Greenbrier owner and president Jim Justice as a reward for winning the West Virginia State Amateur Tournament earlier this year, Bartlett commanded a large contingent of Sporting Club members and locals as he battled his way to -2 on the second day of the tournament.

After a nerve racking few hours, in which the cut waivered between two and three under, the news finally came down the cut had settled at -2, giving one of our own another chance to live out the opportunity of a lifetime.

Bartlett finished the tournament on Saturday at -1, and did not get to play on Sunday. But the experience itself is something he will always carry with him.

“I’ll never forget this as long as I live,” said Bartlett to a room full of media. “My boys can see it. I got one that’s gonna turn four and one that’s almost two, so of we’re trying to get as much on tape as possible so they’ll believe me when the time comes.”

Bartlett wins W.Va. Amateur by 1

GBSC — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:49:20 +0000

One of our own Sporting Club sales executives wins W.Va. Amateur and earns a spot in the PGA Tour’s Greenbrier Classic!! Congrats Jonathan Bartlett!!!

Check out the USA Today article – HERE

Photo from Beckley Register-Herald

Celebrities Announced for Casino Club Opening

GBSC — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:58:02 +0000

Jim Justice, owner and chairman of The Greenbrier, today announced an initial list* of celebrities who will be attending the July 2 opening of the Casino Club. Among the list of actors, singers and sports figures are two well known West Virginians who will be coming home to be a part of the celebration. Constructed in less than a year, the elegant, underground entertainment complex encompasses 102,000 square feet and features the resort’s signature Draper décor.

“Since purchasing The Greenbrier last year, I have made a commitment to our guests, employees, and every West Virginian that we would increase The Greenbrier’s world class appeal without losing our sense of history and tradition,” said Justice. “The grand opening of the Casino Club will be really spectacular and the tremendous interest among celebrities and long time guests validates my belief that The Greenbrier will continue to be an elite travel destination for a long time.”

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The initial list of celebrities scheduled to appear includes:

· Jennifer Garner
· Ben Affleck
· Ann Magnuson
· Carleton Varney
· Tom Watson, The Greenbrier’s Golf Professional Emeritus
· Jack Nicklaus
· Lee Trevino
· Jessica Simpson
· Lionel Richie
· Jane Seymour
· Elliott Gould
· Christine Ebersole
· Debbie Reynolds
· Phyllis George
· Raquel Welch
· Brooke Shields
· Michael Buffer
· Shaquille O’Neal

* Celebrities in attendance subject to change without notice

“In the next several days we will be announcing the names of additional celebrities who have accepted our invitation to be a part of the opening,” continued Justice. “With the launch of the Casino Club and The Greenbrier Classic which starts on July 26th, we have a very exciting month planned, and the world will certainly know that we are back and better than ever.”

The opening of the highly anticipated Casino Club at The Greenbrier will truly be a once-in-a-lifetime event as guests walk the red carpet to a black tie dinner. An intimate concert with the legendary Lionel Richie sets the stage for the dazzling evening ahead. A call to trumpets herald the official ribbon cutting ceremony, and then, the games will begin.

This grand opening package also includes $300 in match game vouchers per person and commemorative gift. The grand opening event only rate, which does not include overnight accommodations, is $850 per person. While all rooms at The Greenbrier are sold out, accommodations at The Resort at Glade Springs are still available and transportation will be provided. For reservations, call 877-322-2876.

Known as America’s Resort, the luxurious Greenbrier has hosted celebrities, royalty and world leaders for more than two centuries. Today’s announcement is the latest in a string that have made the resort even more accessible to national and international guests. On June 10, 2010, The Greenbrier celebrated the inauguration of daily, direct flights from New York LaGuardia and Atlanta Hartsfield airports on Delta Air Lines. Just last week, The Greenbrier announced a strategic partnership with Keeneland, one of the world’s most prestigious Thoroughbred racetracks and the world’s largest Thoroughbred auction company.

Left: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner; Right: Jessica Simpson

Left: Brooke Shields; Right: Elliot Gould

Left: Shaquille O’Neal; Right: Tom Watson, Lee Trevino, and Jack Nicklaus

Left: Jane Seymour; Right: Raquel Welch

Left: Christine Ebersole; Right: Phyllis George

Left: Ann Magnuson; Right: Carleton Varney

Left: Michael Buffer; Right: Lionel Richie

Basketball Camp Begins this July

GBSC — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:06:31 +0000

This past week The Lakers won their 16th NBA championship and now, during July, you too can learn how to play like a champ. On July 9th and 10th, The Greenbrier Sporting Club is hosting a basketball camp for kids at The Summit from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The camp, directed by Mike Winkfield, will take place in The Activities Barn, with a lunch break provided by The Sporting Club. Sign ups can call Jane deOlloqui-Saylor at 304-647-6109 or the concierge at 304-647-6440.

Caddy for Life: Premieres Tonight

GBSC — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 23:39:31 +0000

Caddy for Life: Premieres Monday, June 14 at 9 p.m. ET on the Golf Channel

The story of Bruce Edwards and Tom Watson was brought to life poignantly in Caddy for Life, the best-selling book by John Feinstein that chronicled Bruce’s career and his struggle with ALS. This inspirational story will be brought to the small screen in “Caddy for Life,” which premieres on the Golf Channel on Monday, June 14th at 9:00 pm. The documentary details the incredible friendship between Bruce and Tom, and the battle they fought when Bruce was diagnosed with the incurable disease.

READ MORE HERE

…And in case you didn’t know…Tom Watson is The Greenbrier’s golf professional emeritus! Watson has held this title since 2005. The only other golfer to have held that role was the legendary Sam Snead.