Greenbrier Classic Begins - WTRFABC-TV

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS -- The Greenbrier Classic Golf Tournament gets under way Monday. Official tournament play will begin a little later in the week.

This is the first year for the PGA TOUR FedExCup event to be held at the historic Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs. Approximately 150 of the world's best golfers will be participating in the tournament. Click here for more information on The Greenbrier Classic.

Here is a look at the schedule of events:

Monday, July 26
Gates Open – 8 a.m.
Monday Pro-Am - Tee times beginning at 11 a.m.
PGA TOUR Professional Practice Round

Tuesday, July 27
Gates Open – 8 a.m.
PGA TOUR Professional Practice Rounds – All Day
Youth Clinic – 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 28
Gates Open – 7 a.m.
Pro-Am – Morning tee times beginning at 7 a.m.; Afternoon tee times beginning at 12 p.m.
Sam Snead Charity Pro-Am – 9 a.m. (Private Event)

Thursday, July 29
Gates Open – 7 a.m.
First Round of Competition – Tee times beginning at 7 a.m.

Friday, July 30
Gates Open – 7 a.m.
Second Round – Tee times beginning at 7 a.m.

Saturday, July 31
Gates Open – 8 a.m.
Third Round – Tee times beginning at approximately 8 a.m.

Sunday, Aug. 1
Gates Open – 8 a.m.
Final Round of Competition – Tee times beginning at approximately 8 a.m.
(Closing and Awards Ceremony at the 18th hole)

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April, I think our state is as good or better than any other surrounding state as far as scenery and beauty. Those who visit WV to take part in or watch the Greenbrier classic will be mesmerized by the scenery and vistas in the area.

I have recenlty spent a good bit of time in Pocahontas and Greenbrier Counties and must admit that I love the area. Marlinton in Pocahontas County has some of the best rail trails in the country and a ride along the Greenbrier River is one that the bike rider won't soon forget.

If there is an item in our state that needs improved that may catch the eye of the visitor, it would be the condition of some of our roads. In some areas of the state they are in poor condition with potholes, spalding and other rough type conditions. I'm not sure why but some county roads are superior while roads in other counties are poor. Pocahontas County is one with excellent roads, they were recently voted I believe number one in WV. Somehow our state needs to look at our road repair techniques and maintenance, it would make a big improvement in the image of our beautiful state.

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