All over The Greenbrier, opportunities abound to follow in the footsteps of many famous and historical figures, and the resort’s three championship golf courses are no exception, having played host to pros and presidents alike. Golfers who have played at The Greenbrier include Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Ben Hogan, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Nick Faldo and Tom Watson, to name a few. 

President Woodrow Wilson was one of the first golfers to play the legendary Old White course, shortly after its opening in April 1914. In 1919 the Prince of Wales, later to become the Duke of Windsor, played the Old White as part of a visit to the United States. The Old White’s number 18 has the distinction of being the site of seven-time major championship winner Sam Snead’s final hole-in-one.

Named for the original Old White Hotel, which stood on the estate from 1858 to 1922 and designed by legendary golf course architect and World Golf Hall of Famer Charles Blair McDonald, the Old White course brings a Scottish links flavor to the mountains of West Virginia, with many of the holes modeled after famous European holes. The Old White’s No. 8 hole was styled after the Redan at North Berwick, No. 13 after the Alps at Prestwick and No. 15 after the Eden at St. Andrews.

The Old White is a par 70 that plays 5,034 yards with a slope rating of 129 from the red tees and 6,826 yards with a slope rating of 137 from the back tees. The course features generous fairways and undulating greens sure to provide a fun challenge for golfers of any skill level. The stunning mountain views all over the course, particularly from the elevated first tee, only add to the Greenbrier experience, as does the babbling mountain stream that meanders throughout the course—and, the stream is largely out of play, with the exception of an extremely errant tee shot. Because the stream is stocked with fish, golfers shouldn’t be startled to find fishermen there.

After your round be sure to stop at The Golf Club, where all three of the courses begin and end, and an experienced and friendly golf staff, lead by head golf professional Hill Herrick, and a well stocked pro shop can accommodate any golfer’s needs. 

The Greenbrier also features the par 71 Meadows course and the par 72 Jack Nicklaus-designed Greenbrier course. The Greenbrier also has a spacious and well-groomed practice area that offers realistic target greens, as well as a large putting/chipping area. If your game is in need of a lift, you can sign up to get expert golf instruction provided by the professionals at the Golf Digest Academy. 

Whether you are a scratch golfer or a regular hacker, you are sure to enjoy your golf experience at The Greenbrier. All three of The Greenbrier’s championship courses are also home to Junior Tees. Yellow (US Kids Personal) tee markers have been set throughout and special junior scorecards are available.

Daily greens fees include unlimited golf, use of practice facilities, golf cart for 18 holes, shoe drying and cleaning, complimentary club storage, bag handling and locker. The Greenbrier welcomes day visitors as well as registered guests.

For information or to request a tee

time, visit www.greenbrier.com or call

800-453-4858.