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Kevin Kisner headlines PGA TOUR winners committed to Classic

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – (June xx, 2017): Dean & Deluca Invitational winner headlines a list of eight winners on the PGA TOUR this season who have committed to play in The July 3-9 on the restored Old White TPC Course at The Greenbrier. “We’re really excited about how the field is coming together,” said Habibi Mamone, Executive Tournament Director, The Greenbrier Classic. “We’re going to have an extremely competitive field with some of the best golfers in the world competing for The Springhouse Trophy.” Ranked No. 19 in the Official World Rankings, Kisner captured his second PGA TOUR victory at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, , with a 10-under score of 270, one shot ahead of both and . Kisner previously won the RSM Classic in 2015. In 17 events this season, he’s finished in the top 25 10 times, including six top 10s. The Aiken, S.C., native is currently sixth in the FedExCup Rankings. Si Woo Kim became the youngest player ever to win when he won by three strokes this past May at the age of 21. It was his second PGA TOUR victory after capturing the last August. The South Korean is currently 23rd in the FedExCup Rankings and 31st in the Official World Golf Rankings. The PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year in 2009, won for the first time since 2012 when he hoisted the trophy at the Invitational in March. The 33-year-old Australian is 14th in the FedExCup Rankings and 37th in the Official World Golf Rankings. is not only the 2013 Greenbrier Classic champion, he also teamed with to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans this past May. It was his third PGA TOUR victory, the 2012 Frys.com Open the other. The 33-year-old native of Sweden has four top 25 finishes this season. D.A. Points won this third PGA TOUR title in March when he claimed the . The 40-year-old University of Illinois graduate has three top 25 finishes this season. University of Georgia graduate won the in May for his second PGA TOUR victory. He previously won the in 2014. Currently 10th in the FedExCup Rankings, Harman has 10 top 25 finishes in 20 starts this season. Canadian won the RSM Classic this past November for his first PGA TOUR victory. , a 47-year-old Australian, won the Shriners Hospital for Children Open in November for his third PGA TOUR victory and first since 2006. These eight champions join five-time Major champion , two-time Masters champion and two-time Major champion in The Greenbrier Classic field. More commitments will be announced soon, and players have until June 30 to register for the event. Grounds badges for The 2017 Greenbrier Classic are complimentary. Fans are asked to visit GreenbrierClassic.com to register for their free badges. Upgraded experiences are also available.

About The Greenbrier Classic The Greenbrier Classic is an annual PGA TOUR FedExCup event that began in 2010 on the historic Old White TPC Course on the grounds of The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. One of the most popular family events on the PGA TOUR, the tournament has drawn top-level golfers including , Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, , , , , Sergio Garcia, John Daly and many others to the famed grounds of The Greenbrier’s 11,000- acre playground. Past champions include , , Ted Potter Jr., Jonas Blixt, Angel Cabrera and . The tournament includes 156 players with a total purse of $7,100,000. The winner also receives 500 FedExCup points. The tournament is carried live on The Thursday and Friday and on CBS Saturday and Sunday. About The Greenbrier The Greenbrier is a distinct and spectacular luxury mountain resort situated in the Allegheny Mountains in White Sulphur Springs, . It is best known as “America’s Resort” and is synonymous with world-class, authentic, southern hospitality. The Greenbrier experience, beginning in 1778, offers a luxurious respite to discerning guests from around the world. The grand scale architecture, Dorothy Draper décor, immaculate attention to detail and legendary gracious service set The Greenbrier apart from all others. Guests walk in the footsteps of Presidents, celebrities and generations of families who regard The Greenbrier as a “one of one” destination. The 710 perfectly appointed Signature Resort Rooms, Classic and Historic Suites, Legacy Cottages and Estate Homes are situated on our breathtaking 11,000-acre playground. Play championship golf courses or experience more than 55 activities, including professional indoor and outdoor tennis, Off-Road Driving and Falconry. America’s only private casino features table games, slot machines and simulcast racing. The Greenbrier’s full-service, 40,000-square-foot world-renowned spa is widely recognized as one of the most luxurious mineral spas in the world, and the Retail Collection is comprised of 36 boutiques, shops and hand crafted works of art. In addition to The Main Dining Room, The Greenbrier Restaurant Collection is comprised of 19 restaurants, cafés and lounges featuring traditional, award– winning southern-inspired cuisine. The Greenbrier Clinic has been practicing diagnostic medicine since 1948 and in 2014 was expanded to include a full- service MedSpa and Cosmetic Surgery Center. Greenbrier Care provides family medical services to Greenbrier Team Members and the community. The Greenbrier Sporting Club is the pinnacle of luxury real estate, offering exclusive home sites within distinctive neighborhoods across The Greenbrier estate. Follow The Greenbrier on Facebook at The Greenbrier, on Twitter at @the_greenbrier or on Instagram at the_greenbrier.

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