The Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia: Host of the Greenbrier Classic on the PGA Tour

Dating back to 1778, the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia is one of America's most historic golf retreats and has served as a vacation spot for past United States presidents. Martin Van Buren and Dwight D. Eisenhower escaped here for golf and relaxation. The resort is located 80 miles from Roanoke in the Allegheny Mountains.

The resort has three 18-hole golf courses, the Old White, Greenbrier and Meadows. These courses also have an illustrious past in the golfing world as host to both the Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup Matches.

As of 2010, the Greenbrier is on the PGA Tour circuit, hosting the Greenbrier Classic for the next six years on the Old White course, which plays a par-70, 6,826 yards. PGA Tour legend Tom Watson currently serves as the resort's Golf Emeritus.

Activities off the golf course include a 40,000-square-foot spa and casino club. A slew of outdoor activities are also available, including horseback riding and mountain biking.

Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia - Greenbrier course

Originally designed by Seth Raynor, the Greenbrier course at the Greenbrier Resort was later redesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 1977.

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Greenbrier Resort - Greenbrier course - hole 2

The Greenbrier course is one of three 18-hole courses at the Greenbrier Resort.

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Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia - horses

Horse and carriages meander throughout trails at the Greenbrier Resort.

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Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia - Meadows course

The Meadows course is one of three courses at the Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia.

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Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia - Cabin

A cabin sits beside the Old White course at the Greenbrier Resort.

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Greenbrier Resort - Old White course - hole 17

The 17th hole on the Old White course at the Greenbrier Resort is a 505-yard par 5.

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Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia - PGA Tour host

Beginning in 2010, the Old White course at the Greenbrier Resort is host to the PGA Tour's Greenbrier Classic.

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Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia - tournaments

The Greenbrier Resort has hosted both the Solheim Cup and Ryder Cup Matches in its prestigious history.

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Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia - President's Cottage

The historic Greenbrier Resort has been a retreat for many U.S. Presidents at the Summer White House, beginning with Martin Van Buren.

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Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia - cottages

The Greenbrier Resort features many accommodations in cottages and guest houses.

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Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia - Classic host

The Greenbrier Resort will host the PGA Tour's Greenbrier Classic starting in 2010 for the next six years.

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Greenbrier Resort in West Virginia - Spring House

The Springhouse is an iconic symbol of the historic Greenbrier Resort.

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