PGA Tour: The Greenbrier, America’s Resort, Takes Center Stage

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Published: July 20, 2010

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Featured Columnist Andy Reistetter continues his exclusive "Play-Write" series for the Bleacher Report with one of American golf's true treasures- The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia. The author was delighted to have the opportunity to play the Old White Course shortly before next week's Greenbrier Classic. Here is his fifth article in the series he shares his thoughts on the historical aspects of the Old White course, the lore of Sam Snead and the excitement of competitive golf's return to The Greenbrier.   In 1979 golfing history changed at The Greenbrier when Spaniard Seve Ballesteros and others from continental Europe first competed against the Americans alongside Great Britain and Ireland in the Ryder Cup.

 

Team United States still prevailed over Europe by a score of 17 to 11 points.

 

In 1987, it was Australian Bruce Crampton winning the last Champions Tour event played at the Greenbrier.

 

In 1994 at The Greenbrier, in only the third Solheim Cup, it was a strong Sunday singles performance led by Beth Daniel and Meg Mallon that regained the Cup for American captain JoAnne Carner.

 

Sadly, it was nearby The Greenbrier in Hot Springs, Virginia where Slammin' Sammy Snead passed on May 23, 2002 after showcasing his sweet swing one last time earlier that year at The Masters.

 

Remember Sammy's little gig on the Swilican Bridge as he bid farewell to St. Andrews?

 

In between his birth and his death in the same town, during the nearly 90 years on this Earth, Snead became, and still is, the most victorious golfer ever. Winning in six decades, his triumphs totaled 82, including seven majors.

 

Talk about almost shooting your age…

 

Greenbrier's Professional Emeritus since 1994 won the Open at St. Andrews in 1946, three M...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Golf

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