Grounds Badges Release
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Grounds Badges now on sale for A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. – (June 18, 2018): Grounds Badges for A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier are now on sale online at AMilitaryTribute.com and at A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier store inside The Greenbrier resort. Sold at a cost of $49 per badge, the Grounds Badge allows the badge holder access to The Old White TPC Course for three days of practice rounds of the annual PGA TOUR FedExCup stop at The Greenbrier July 2-4, including the popular Wednesday Pro-Am on July 4, and all four tournament rounds, July 5-8. A portion of the proceeds will be given to support various military organizations. “Seven days of golf and a chance to see some of the best golfers in the game is an incredible offer,” said Habibi Mamone, Executive Tournament Director, A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier. “We wanted to make sure this was an affordable ticket to give everyone an opportunity to take in some amazing golf and the breathtaking views around the course, and we’re confident we have done just that.” Formerly known as The Greenbrier Classic, the tournament has been held at The Greenbrier since 2010 and has drawn some of the biggest stars of the game like Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and Jordan Spieth to the historic Old White TPC Course, the oldest course on the PGA TOUR. Early commitments for this year’s tournament include Bubba Watson, John Daly, Tony Finau, Jim Furyk and Bryson DeChambeau, as well as all seven former champions – Stuart Appleby, Jonas Blixt, Angel Cabrera, Danny Lee, Ted Potter Jr., Xander Schauffele and Scott Stallings. Along with the Grounds Badges, badges are still on sale for the Stars and Stripes Outpost. This $249 badge grants badge holders access to an air-conditioned facility that includes special seating, televisions, private bathrooms and food and beverages for sale. Military members will receive complimentary Stars and Stripes Outpost Badges by registering online. “Sales have gone very well for the Stars and Stripes Outpost Badges, and we expect the Grounds Badges to do the same,” said Mamone. “Our fans have always been extremely enthusiastic and supportive, and the players comment on that support year after year.” Other events to honor the military include Military Appreciation Day on Tuesday, July 3, where military members will receive a complimentary lunch voucher. A military flyover will be performed on Wednesday, July 4. For more information or to purchase badges, visit AMilitaryTribute.com or call 888-598- 7380. 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 Tiger Woods, Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth, Tom Watson, Nick Faldo, Dustin Johnson, Justin Thomas, Sergio Garcia, John Daly and many others to the famed grounds of The Greenbrier’s 11,000-acre playground. Past champions include Stuart Appleby, Scott Stallings, Ted Potter Jr., Jonas Blixt, Angel Cabrera, Danny Lee and Xander Schauffele. The tournament includes 156 players with a total purse of $7,300,000. The event is carried live on The Golf Channel Thursday and Friday and on CBS Saturday and Sunday. About The Greenbrier The Greenbrier is a luxury mountain resort in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. With a history dating back to 1778, the 710 perfectly appointed Signature Resort Rooms, Classic and Historic Suites, Legacy Cottages and Estate Homes are situated on The Greenbrier’s breathtaking 11,000-acre playground. Play championship golf courses or experience more than 55 activities. America’s only private casino features table games, slot machines and simulcast racing. The Greenbrier’s full-service mineral spa is widely recognized as one of the most luxurious in the world, and the Retail Collection is comprised of 36 boutiques, shops and hand crafted works of art. The Greenbrier Restaurant Collection includes 20 restaurants, cafés and lounges. The Greenbrier Clinic has been practicing diagnostic medicine since 1948, and The Greenbrier Sporting Club is the pinnacle of luxury real estate. Follow The Greenbrier on Facebook at The Greenbrier, on Twitter at @the_greenbrier or on Instagram at the_greenbrier. Media Contact: Cam Huffman Director of Public Relations and Content 304-536-5215 [email protected] .