The Greenbrier Classic
What
: This PGA tour event is part of the FedExCup series. The golf tournament will take place on the Old White Course at The Greenbrier, a historic resort. Tour golfers expected to participate include defending champion Stuart Appleby, John Daly, Sergio Garcia, Justin Leonard and Phil Mickelson. (As of last week, Tiger Woods was not on the list.)
The event also includes the Greenbrier Classic Concert series, featuring performances by The Black Eyed Peas, Tim McGraw, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan and Miranda Lambert at the West Virginia Fairgrounds.
Where:
The Greenbrier Resort, 300 W. Main St., White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. Parking is off-site for this event.
When:
Monday through July 31, with a Pro-Am and practice rounds beginning tomorrow.
How much:
Tickets prices — or badges — vary, but you must purchase a package that includes golf to receive admission to the live performances. Concert tickets are not sold separately. Some grounds badges have sold out. A badge that includes seven days of golf, free parking and access to all concerts is $159. Go to greenbrierclassicbadges.com or call 877-322-2870. Badges are also available at Ticketmaster.
What’s nearby:
The Greenbrier Resort offers a spa, casino, golf and other activities. Call 800-453-4858 to check for reservation availability. Rooms for this event are limited.
Information:
Go to greenbrierclassic.com
—The Baltimore Sun
