Tag: Greenbrier Classic

Nonprofit, Governor’s Resort Ordered to Pay in Rental Cases

A nonprofit group has been ordered to make good on unpaid bills for rental equipment and services for a canceled golf tournament at a West Virginia resort owned by Gov. Jim Justice.

The Charleston Gazette-Mail reports the orders were made last month in West Virginia federal court.

In one case, the Justice-owned Greenbrier resort and Old White Charities, the financial arm of the PGA Tour’s Greenbrier Classic, were ordered to pay nearly $623,000 plus interest to Special Event Service and Rental of Bartlett, Tennessee. The company’s lawsuit says equipment was damaged by a June 2016 deadly flood around the resort. The tournament was canceled.

In a separate judgment, Old White Charities was ordered to pay $754,000 plus fees and interest for services and equipment provided in July 2016 by Select Event Group of Laurel, Maryland.

Governor Tells Agency to Remove Tourney Sponsorship

West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has ordered a state agency to remove its sponsorship of this year’s Greenbrier Classic.

Justice said in a news release Thursday he didn’t feel comfortable with the Department of Commerce’s participation in the PGA Tour event at The Greenbrier resort he owns.

Justice says while he recognizes the state’s gains from the department’s past sponsorships of the tournament, he doesn’t want any perception of impropriety.

The state Ethics Commission had scheduled a special meeting for next Monday on a state Development Office request for an exemption to become a sponsor. According to the meeting notice, the office wanted to cover travel-related expenses for certain CEOs, high-level executives and others for purposes of economic development.

The tournament is being held next month in White Sulphur Springs.

Greenbrier Classic to Salute First Responders

The PGA Tour’s Greenbrier Classic will honor first responders for rescue and recovery efforts during last June’s devastating floods in West Virginia.

Officials say on the tournament’s website that police officers, EMS, firefighters, National Guard members and others will be selected to serve as caddies for the tournament’s July 5 pro-am event at The Greenbrier resort. They also will be recognized during ceremonies on July 4.

The tournament will be held July 6 through 9 on the Old White TPC course.

The floods killed 23 people statewide, including 15 in Greenbrier County. The resort and the town of White Sulphur Springs were ravaged by flooding and last year’s Greenbrier Classic was canceled.

The Greenbrier hotel reopened two weeks after the floods.

Saturday Last Day for Free Greenbrier Golf Tourney Tickets

The deadline for golf fans to snag free tickets to the upcoming Greenbrier Classic is approaching.

Greenbrier Classic officials announced that the final day to register for free badges to the PGA Tour event will be 11:59 p.m. on Saturday.

A Greenbrier news release says more than 30,000 fans have gone online to register since last month’s announcement that the event would be free.

The tournament will take place the week of July 4.

More Volunteers Sought at Greenbrier Classic

The Greenbrier Classic’s free ticket giveaway has prompted officials to look for more volunteers to help this year’s golf tournament run smoothly.

Greenbrier owner Jim Justice says in a news release he’ll hold a drawing in which one volunteer will win $20,000 at the end of the tournament.

The tournament is the week of July 4 in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. Earlier this month, Justice announced that fans will get in for free.

Volunteers will receive a tournament shirt and other items, including meal vouchers. They can choose between a free round of golf or a spa treatment.

Volunteers working four to seven shifts will get a one-night stay at the resort. Those with eight or more shifts will get a round of golf for two and a two-night stay.

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