Operators of the resort in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. and related properties are seeking to “receive full compensation for the horrendous losses which resulted from the 1,000-Year flood [in 2016] and the insurers’ failure to promptly pay what was due.” The lawsuit charges the insurers with “heavy-handed, mean-spirited and egregious conduct.”
The Greenbrier to Offer FanDuel Sports Wagering Services
In a move that was made possible after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law in May which banned sports gambling in most states, the White Sulphur Springs, W. Va. resort will provide retail, online and mobile sports wagering at its Casino Club, which is open only to resort guests and event participants,…
Greenbrier Classic Renamed; Houston Open Gets Another Five Years
The July 2-8 tournament, held on the historic Old White TPC Course at the White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., resort, has been rebranded as A Military Tribute at the Greenbrier, and will now include a Military Appreciation Day, flyover and week-long benefits for active military and veterans. The PGA Tour also announced that the Houston…
The Greenbrier Sporting Club Adds Short Course
The Ashford Short Course, the name of which pays tribute to a physician who cared for wounded soldiers at the property during World War II, will open in August at the White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., property. The walking-only, nine-hole loop of par 3 holes range from 56 to 112 yards in length. The Ashford…
From Top Gun to Top Chef
After four years in the Air Force that included flying combat missions during two tours in Afghanistan, Ryan Daniels has brought a new sense of teamwork and an attention to detail to the kitchens of Fiddlesticks CC. Along Florida’s Southwest Coast lies Fiddlesticks Country Club in Fort Myers. Fiddlesticks is a residential community featuring a…
Black Knight CC Closes After 89 Years
The Beckley, W. Va. club was bought in 2011 by Jim Justice, who also owns The Greenbrier and another resort in the state and was elected as West Virginia’s Governor in 2016. Justice said he had invested close to $5 million in Black Knight but had to close it because of dwindling membership, competition from newer clubs and lack of an 18-hole golf course. “It just breaks your heart [to close], but at the same time, at some point in time it will break your wallet, too,” Justice said.
The Greenbrier’s Sporting Club Adds Nine-Hole Course
The members-only offering at the White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., property will open in summer 2018, featuring holes ranging from 76 to 112 yards. The course, named The Ashford, will be walking only, and each green complex is inspired by famous designs from around the world. The Greenbrier’s private Sporting Club is adding a par-3…
The Greenbrier Showcases Restoration, Resiliency
A year after devastating flooding ravaged White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., prompting the resort to close its doors for business but open them for shelter, the property’s three golf courses have been fully restored. The Greenbrier Classic, which was canceled last year, will return to The Old White TPC on July 6. A feature in…
Winged Foot GC Hosts Friends of James Beard Benefit in Honor of Golf Kitchen
During the event at the Mamaroneck, N.Y., property, club and resort chefs from across the globe prepared dishes at live action stations to celebrate the launch of the 568-page coffee table book, which features recipes, photos, and interviews from the kitchens and fairways of 16 golf destinations.
The Greenbrier’s Owner/CEO Wins West Virginia Gubernatorial Election
James C. Justice, II, a Democrat, defeated Republican Bill Cole to win the office, earning 49% of the vote, with a campaign that highlighted his business acumen and lack of political experience. Justice bought the White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., property in 2009.
Learning Experience
For chefs, apprenticeship programs that pair an established chef mentor with fresh-from-school chefs can create valuable and lasting relationships.
The Power of the Push
Lessons learned from a Master during her apprenticeship at The Greenbrier still serve Andrea Griffith well as she brings dining distinction to another unique resort property, Pursell Farms.
The Greenbrier to Reopen July 12
The White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., resort closed to guests on June 24, taking in more than 700 residents affected by devastating state-wide flooding. “We had some major damage in different parts of the hotel, and it’s taken a lot of work to get The Greenbrier back to the standard that our guests expect,” said owner Jim Justice in a press release.
Two Bodies Recovered in Flood Waters at The Greenbrier
The White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., resort remains closed for business as it provides victims of the state-wide flooding with food and shelter. The Greenbrier Sports Performance Center is now open as a FEMA Point of Distribution, offering supplies such as baby products, toiletries, generators, tools, food, water, and more.
The Greenbrier Classic Canceled Due to Flood Damage
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.