The Greenbrier signs a six year deal with The PGA Tour

The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia, announced plans to host a PGA Tour event in 2010.  The Greenbrier Classic will be July 26 - August 1 of next year, taking the place of the Buick Open on the PGA schedule.  The resort will be the title sponsor of the event, and the contract is a 6 year deal.
The new tournament will be held on The Old White Course, The Greenbrier’s original of four golf courses, dating back to 1914.
On hand for today’s announcement at The Greenbrier, resort owner Jim Justice, West Virginia Governor Joe Manchin and World Golf Hall of Fame member and Greenbrier Golf Professional Emeritus Tom Watson.
“We are absolutely delighted that The Greenbrier, recognized as one of the truly great resorts and golf destinations in the world, will become part of the PGA TOUR in 2010 with The Greenbrier Classic,“ said PGA Tour Commissioner Tim Finchem in a video feed from Akron, OH.
“Players and fans alike will be stepping into the American story and experiencing a true national treasure,“ said Justice. “The genuine warmth of West Virginia will resonate among all that join us.“
The event will put a national spotlight on The Greenbrier, one that will be even bigger if Tiger Woods plays in next year’s event.  Governor Manchin joked at the news conference that he would personally deliver the invitation to Woods, if that is what it takes.