The Greenbrier

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White Sulphur Springs, WV

Hotel: The Greenbrier

Courses:

The Old White Course

The Greenbrier Course

The Meadows Course

The Snead Course

Review

Wiz:  If you routinely cut a rug to Lawrence Welk or take any of the drugs advertised during televised PGA events, you will feel right at home at Greenbrier.   The resort attracts an older, stiffer crowd.  Perhaps stuffy crowd is more appropriate.  I think stiffer only applies when the televised drugs take effect.

The resort has a private airport with ample hanger space to park your plane and a pilot’s lounge  If you don't own a G6, you may feel a bit outclassed.   

10kk: I flew into Roanoke airport for that reason.  B.K. and The Wiz drove in to save a buck.  As we neared White Sulfur Springs, I could feel my stresses fade away.  Windows down , clubs in the back, Aerosmith's "Mama Kin" on the radio and The Greenbrier-quite a combination. 

They call this place America's Resort with good reason.  When you drive through the gates, you instantly notice the meticulous landscaping and white glove service.   

Wiz: The resort is top tier in every aspect and I can find no glaring fault with anything. The staff is first class and more than accommodating but, it's all a bit too serious for me-an “old money” venue.   I always had the feeling that everyone looked at me more as Gilbert Godfried than Warren Buffet.

10kk: Upon arriving, a platoon of men greet you and begin unloading your luggage. They handled our duffel bags and travel weary luggage as if they were steamer trunks filled with gold.  This place is all about service, you want a paper-no problem, change your tee times-no problem, eat dinner in the main dining room and you didn't bring a jacket-no problem; however, be prepared to wear the "loaner" jacket, this place is formal.  Before I arrived, I had a theory that I was going to be tipping a lot and my usual "Ones" weren't going to cut it. I got one hundred two dollar bills from the bank, more of a collectors item than a token tip.  Every time I turned around I was sliding another deuce from my pocket.  I handed out more paper than a Hari Krishna at the airport.  Needless to say, I had no need to return to the bank to deposit any residual twos.

Wiz: The Range Rover driving school is a pleasant afternoon's activity.  What's amazing is these are the only Range Rovers in the America that actually see the wilderness.  The most rugged terrain that the majority of these vehicles see is the curb at Bloomingdales. Update-The Range Rover driving school has closed.

10kk: The "Old Course" is the oldest in the country.  A simple, elegant romp around the West Virginia Countryside.  George Bush had played a few days before we did. They closed the entire course just for him to play.  For me, I felt lucky to get a $15 hot dog at the turn.

B.K. and The Wiz left after 2 days at America's Resort.  It seems Buzz Kill had a "hot date".   Budget Bob and I took advantage of a free private golf lesson with the Greenbrier pro that was included in our package.  This guy has worked with some of the greatest golfers alive, his tips were excellent.  The rest of our group also missed a chance to explore the famous top secret underground bunker.

Wiz: I am sure that the pro added you two to his resume beside the greatest golfers alive.

10kk: The bunker tour is one of the most memorable things I have ever experienced.  Just image an underground "city" the was basically hidden in plain view.  A place built to house the president and all of congress in the event of a nuclear war.  Secret Service agents posing as tv repairmen, a mock White House to fool America, huge blast doors leading into the underbelly of the Greenbrier or a "Booty Call"-decisions,decisions.

Since our visit, the resort has had a major renovation and now sports a new casino.

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