Devastating flooding caused by record rainfall has prompted the cancellation of the tournament, scheduled for July 7-10 at the White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., property. To help the flood’s victims get back on their feet, the resort’s Neighbors Loving Neighbors campaign is collecting food and money.
Friday Filmfest: The Greenbrier Underwater Before Tournament
Two weeks out from The Greenbrier Classic, the White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., property is experiencing heavy flooding. “It’s like nothing I’ve seen,” said owner and CEO Jim Justice.
Electrolux Professional Appoints New Corporate Executive Chef
Corey Siegel has been named as the company’s newest Corporate Executive Chef, based at the company’s headquarters in Charlotte, N.C. Siegel’s experience includes stints at Westchester Country Club in Rye, N.Y., and The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., under Richard Rosendale.
Haute Chocolate
To the joy of their chocoholic members, clubs are beginning to feature better quality.
Chef Peter Timmins, CMC, Dies at 57
A memorial service is scheduled in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. on November 8 for the former Executive Chef of The Greenbrier, the Gasparilla Inn and Club and The Everglades Club.
Chef Peter Timmins, CMC, Dies at 57
The Executive Chef of The Everglades Club in Palm Beach, Fla., leaves behind a legacy as a culinary mentor from his 40-year career. He was scheduled to present at the 2015 Chef to Chef Conference.
Old White Course at The Greenbrier Celebrates 100 Years
A guest will step to the tee of the White Sulphur Springs, W.V., resort’s golf course on March 29 to mark the first century of continuous play. The Greenbrier is offering a Century of Golf play-and-stay package that includes championship golf on the Old White course and accommodations at the resort.
Greenbrier Owner Buys Black Knight CC
Justice said there could be some synergies or compliments that can be worked out between Black Knight, Glade, The Greenbrier, and Brier Patch.
Gillespie and Mickey Promoted at The Greenbrier
Todd Gillespie has been promoted to Vice President of Sales and Robert Mickey to Senior Resort Manager.
The Greenbrier Announces Three Key Appointments
Kmiec has been promoted to president and managing director; Miller and McGinnis have been named Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operations Officer, respectively.
The Greenbrier Gears Up for the PGA Tour
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. is gearing up for next week’s Greenbrier Classic. This will be West Virginia’s first PGA FedEx Cup tournament and it takes place July 26 through Aug. 1 at The Greenbrier Resort. The course had bleachers built, increased the course distance, made the course more difficult and…
Greenbrier Casino Opens Doors
The Greenbrier, White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., has officially opened it Casino Club with a grand opening, star-studded, guest list including Charles Barkley, Shaquille O’Neal, Jessica Simpson, Brooke Shields, Jennifer Garner and her husband Ben Affleck, and Raquel Welch. The stars were invited to attend a five-star gourmet dinner, a concert by Lionel Richie,…
Keeneland, Greenbrier Form Marketing Partnership
Keeneland and The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., recently announced a marketing partnership that will offer both entities the opportunity to “cross-pollinate” patrons, reports the Lexington Herald Leader. Beginning this fall, the historic Greenbrier will offer packages that include daily flights to Keeneland’s race meet and Thoroughbred sales, just in time for the…
Greenbrier Owner Jim Justice Buys Resort at Glade Springs
The owner of The Greenbrier added a second exclusive West Virginia resort to his holdings Wednesday, acquiring The Resort at Glade Springs, reports the Los Angeles Times. Jim Justice declined to disclose how much his Justice Family Group paid for a 92.5 percent stake in the 4,100-acre resort. Elmer Coppoolse and his EMCO Hospitality Inc.…
On the Rebound?
After taking the recession’s roughest ride the resort segment is showing signs of bouncing back, led by new properties that combine impressive facilities with innovative and distinctive offers.