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Strong field nearly complete for A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (June 29, 2018): The final field for A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier in 2018 is almost set. The deadline to register has expired meaning the field is nearly complete, except for the four open qualifying spots that will be designated during Monday’s qualifier at The Resort at Glade Springs. Headlining the late additions to the final list was five-time Major champion Phil Mickelson, The Greenbrier PGA TOUR Ambassador. Two-time Masters champion Bubba Watson, a member of The Greenbrier Sporting Club, is the highest-ranked player in the field, coming in at No. 13 on the Official World Golf Rankings. Watson also ranks the highest in the PGA TOUR FedExCup standings at No. 3. Below is a look at some of the highlights of this year’s field by the numbers. 11: Eleven players playing in A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier have already won on the PGA TOUR this season. Ryan Armour (Sanderson Farms Championship), Patton Kizzire (OHL Classic at Mayakoba, Sony Open), Austin Cook (RSM Classic), Sean O’Hair (QBE Shootout), Ted Potter Jr. (AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am), Bubba Watson (Genesis Open, WGC-Dell Technologies Match Play, Travelers Championship), Phil Mickelson (WGC-Mexico Championship), Brice Garnett (Corales Putacana Resort & Club Championship), Scott Piercy (Zurich Classic of New Orleans), Webb Simpson (The Players Championship) and Aaron Wise (AT&T Byron Nelson) make up this season’s winners. 10: Ten players in this year’s field have played in every Greenbrier Classic/A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier since its inception in 2010. Those players are Ricky Barnes, Jonathan Byrd, John Daly, Brendon de Jonge, J.J. Henry, Charles Howell III, D.A. Points, Webb Simpson, Cameron Tringale and Johnson Wagner. 10: Ten winners of Major Championships are on the list of confirmed players. Mickelson has won five, Vijah Singh three, and Watson, Angel Cabrera and John Daly have won two each. Webb Simpson, Jim Furyk, Jimmy Walker, Geoff Ogilvy and Keegan Bradley have each won a single Major Championship. 7: All seven past champions of the event will return with Stuart Appleby (2010), Scott Stallings (2011), Ted Potter Jr. (2012), Jonas Blixt (2013), Angel Cabrera (2014), Danny Lee (2015) and Xander Schauffele (2017) on the list of registered players. 7: Seven of the Top 25 players in the PGA TOUR FedExCup Standings will play in A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier. Bubba Watson ranks third, while Phil Mickelson (8), Patton Kizzire (9) and Webb Simpson (10) are all in the top 10. Tony Finau is knocking on the door at No. 11, while Brian Harman is No. 17 and Aaron Wise No. 23. 7: Seven of the top 35 players in the Official World Golf Rankings will be part of the field next week. Bubba Watson is the highest ranked at No. 13, while Phil Mickelson comes in at 20. Webb Simpson is 21, and Xander Schauffele is 24. Just outside the top 25 are Brian Harman (26), Tony Finau (31) and Kevin Kisner (33). A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier begins with practice rounds on Monday, July 2 and Tuesday, July 3 on The Old White TPC Course at The Greenbrier. The popular Wednesday Pro-Am, featuring celebrities from the world of sports and beyond, is Wednesday, July 4, and official tournament rounds run from Thursday, July 5 through Sunday, July 8. For more information and the complete player field, visit AMilitaryTribute.com. About A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier, formerly 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] .